FPCCI seeks extension in tax returns filing date

Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) President Atif Ikram Sheikh has asked the government to push back the income tax return deadline to Oct 31, according to Dawn. In a statement on Monday, he said the current Sept 30 cutoff is close while taxpayers and tax professionals are dealing with serious system problems. He described the proposed extension as a practical step that would broaden the tax base and lift compliance, rather than a concession.

The Inland Revenue Information System portal run by the FBR, known as Iris, has repeatedly slowed down and glitched under heavy national traffic. Sheikh argued that these technical disruptions are keeping many willing taxpayers from filing their income and wealth statements in time and without errors. He also pointed to recent changes in tax legislation and reporting rules that have left many people confused.

An extra month would give taxpayers room to reconcile their accounts, understand the new rules and file without fearing system crashes, he said. He added that the additional time would reduce the chance of costly mistakes when reconciling wealth figures. Dawn carried the report on September 29, 2026.