The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry has urged the Federal Board of Revenue to extend the deadline for filing income tax returns for the Tax Year 2025 from October 15 to October 31.
FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh, in a statement on Monday, said that in a letter to FBR Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial, the chamber highlighted the difficulties taxpayers are facing in meeting the current deadline.
He noted delays in obtaining essential financial documents, persistent technical issues with the FBR portal, and problems integrating Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems with the tax authority’s digital invoicing framework.
Sheikh stressed the need for a taxpayer-friendly approach, urging the FBR to address these challenges promptly. “The extension will provide much-needed relief to taxpayers struggling to fulfil their legal obligations amid genuine constraints,” he said.
The FPCCI statement added that many taxpayers continue to face procedural and logistical bottlenecks, with the FBR’s online portal frequently slowing down or developing technical glitches that hinder smooth submission of returns.
The statement further said the difficulties in obtaining verified records have compounded the pressure on businesses whereas the ERP integration with the FBR’s digital invoicing requirements remains incomplete, causing delays in compliance.
The FPCCI maintained that extending the deadline would help ensure broader tax compliance and enable businesses to file accurate returns without the burden of last-minute complications.
