FBR Extends Income Tax Return Last Date to 31 October 2026 (Tax Year 2026)

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has further extended the last date for filing income tax returns for Tax Year 2026 to 31 October 2026. The deadline had earlier been extended from 30 September to 15 October 2026 by Circular No. 3 of 2026-27.

1.Key Facts at a Glance

2.What FBR Announced

In an official statement, the FBR said the filing date for Tax Year 2026 returns has been extended to 31 October 2026 for persons who were required to file by 30 September 2026 and whose date had already been extended to 15 October 2026. The Board said it took this decision in response to requests from various trade bodies and tax bar associations.

The extension was issued through FBR Circular No. 4 of 2026-27 under Section 214A of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001. Taxpayers should rely only on circulars published on fbr.gov.pk or FBR's official social media accounts, as a fake circular was also circulated on the same day.

3.Who Can Benefit From the Extension?

3.1.Covered by the new deadline

• Salaried individuals
• Business individuals and sole proprietors
• Associations of Persons (AOPs)
• Anyone else whose return was due on 15 October 2026

3.2.Not covered

Companies generally have a separate, later due date under Section 118 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001. Check the due date for your own category before relying on this extension.

3.3.How to File Your Income Tax Return Before October 31, 2026

3.4.Step 1 – Log in to IRIS

Visit iris.fbr.gov.pk, or use the Tax Asaan mobile app.

3.5.Step 2 – Open the Tax Year 2026 return form

Select the correct form for your category, such as salaried or business.

3.6.Step 3 – Enter your income and tax deducted

Enter your income and the tax already deducted, for example salary tax withheld by your employer.

3.7.Step 4 – Complete the wealth statement

Individuals must submit a wealth statement along with the return.

3.8.Step 5 – Submit and save the acknowledgement

Download the acknowledgement slip after submitting.

Need help? Call the FBR helpline or visit your nearest tax office.

4.Calculate Your Tax Before You File

Not sure how much tax you owe? Use HisaabKit's free calculators to check your figures before you file:

• Government employees: Salary Tax Calculator
• Private sector employees: Private Salary Tax Calculator
• Freelancers and other non-salary income: Non-Salary Income Tax Calculator
• Business owners and AOPs: Business Tax Calculator
• Property sellers and buyers: Property Transfer Tax Calculator

5.What Happens If You Miss the New Deadline?

Late filers may face:

• Penalties under Section 182
• Additional tax liabilities
• Exclusion from the Active Taxpayers List (ATL), which means higher withholding tax on banking, property, and vehicle transactions

The FBR has warned that it may act against taxpayers who hide assets or give incorrect details. It has also urged everyone to file complete and accurate returns.

5.0.1.Note on reported penalty increases

Some media reports mention higher late-filing penalties. These figures were attributed to unnamed sources and have not been officially confirmed, so check FBR notifications for the current amounts.