The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has said that there would be no extension in the last date for filing income tax returns beyond September 30, 2023.
In this connection, the FBR issued instructions to the field formations here on Thursday.
In a post on X, FBR said, “Since the last date of filing of Returns is not being extended, FBR directs all Inland Revenue Commissioners to facilitate taxpayers in filing Returns and granting an extension on a case by case basis.”
Meanwhile, the FBR has also directed all Large Taxpayers Offices (LTOs), Medium Taxpayers Offices (MTOs), and Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) to remain open and observe extended working hours till 08:00 pm on Saturday (September 30) to facilitate the taxpayers in payment of duties and taxes.
According to sources, 1.7 million people filed tax returns so far and on Wednesday around 0.1 million people filed their tax returns. The finance ministry has given clear instructions that the deadline would not be extended.
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