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ST, Federal Excise return: deadline extended

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ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the date of submission of Sales Tax and Federal Excise Duty (FED) return for the tax period of August 2026 for all sales taxpayers upto September 25, 2026.

This is subject to the condition that the due sales tax liability has been deposited within the specified due date.

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According to the FBR’s instructions issued to the field formations on Saturday, in exercise of the powers conferred under section 74 of the Sales Tax Act, 1990 and section 43 of the Federal Excise Act, 2005, the Federal Board of Revenue is pleased to direct that the date of submission of Sales Tax and Federal Excise Duty for the tax period of August, 2026 for all taxpayers is extended till 25.09.2026 subject to condition that due sales tax liability has been deposited within due date, the FBR added.

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