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The Federal Board of Revenue has extended the deadline for filing manual tax returns until November 30, offering temporary relief to taxpayers who still rely on paper-based submissions rather than the FBR web portal.
In a notification issued on Wednesday, the tax authority said the extension was granted as part of its transition toward a fully digital system. The FBR noted that although the department has discontinued manual forms, a small number of taxpayers continued to file manual tax returns until the previous year.
To assist these individuals, the FBR has directed every tax office in the country to set up dedicated help cells that will guide manual filers through the registration and submission process. The notification added that the return filing date has been officially extended under Section 214A of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 to ensure a smooth shift away from manual tax returns.
Taxpayers submitting paper returns have been advised to visit their respective tax offices, where they will receive technical and legal assistance at no cost. The FBR also stated that field formations will provide free access to legal support if required.
The FBR previously reported that it had received a record 5.9 million tax returns for the 2025 tax year, reflecting a 17.6 percent increase from the 5 million returns filed during the same period last year. Of these, 3.6 million taxpayers submitted returns with payments, showing an 18.6 percent rise in revenue-contributing filers compared to 2024.
