Islamabad, Nov 6: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Wednesday announced an extension in the deadline for taxpayers filing income tax returns manually, allowing them to submit their documents until November 30.
According to a notification issued by the tax authority, the decision was taken to facilitate the small number of taxpayers who continue to file their returns manually rather than through the FBR’s online portal. The extension has been granted under Section 214A of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, which authorises the FBR to provide relief in exceptional circumstances.
FBR stated that it is discontinuing the use of manual forms to file returns in favour of digitising all of its data.
However, it recognised that until last year, a “small fraction of people” were still filing tax returns manually.https://t.co/QUzapMk8CD
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The FBR clarified that while it is moving toward complete digitisation of its tax filing system, it acknowledges that a “small fraction of people” still depend on manual filing. “As a special dispensation, it has been decided that a cell in each tax office of Pakistan dealing with such taxpayers will provide all legal and technical support,” the notification stated.
Manual filers have been advised to visit their respective tax offices for assistance with registration and return filing. The FBR further assured that all such services, including legal support, would be provided free of cost for the current tax year. “Even if they require legal assistance, the FBR field office will provide them the service of a lawyer free of any cost this year,” it said.
The move aims to ensure a smooth transition to digital filing while accommodating those facing technical or accessibility challenges.
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The announcement comes shortly after the FBR reported a record 5.9 million income tax returns for the tax year 2025, marking a 17.6 percent increase compared to the previous year’s 5 million filings. Out of these, 3.6 million taxpayers submitted returns along with tax payments — an 18.6 percent rise over the same period in 2024.
The FBR attributed the improvement in compliance to ongoing reforms and enhanced facilitation measures for taxpayers.
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