ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the deadline for filing income tax returns for Tax Year 2026 up to October 31, 2026, following requests from various trade bodies and tax bar associations.
So far, the FBR has received 6.9 million income tax returns till October 15, 2026.
According to Circular No. 04 of 2026-27 issued by the FBR on Thursday, the extension applies to persons who were required to file their income tax returns by September 30, 2026, and whose deadline had earlier been extended to October 15, 2026.
The FBR issued the circular in exercise of its powers under Section 214A of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
The circular, dated October 15, 2026, stated that the decision had been taken in view of requests received from various trade bodies and tax bar associations.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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