FBR’s Aasan Tax Scheme draws just 1,016 retailers, Rs86 million in tax

Just 1,016 retailers and shopkeepers have so far submitted returns under the FBR's Aasan Tax Scheme, paying in Rs86 million against a fiscal-year goal of Rs50 billion. The revenue body presented these numbers to the IMF while discussing the fourth review of Pakistan's $7 billion Extended Fund Facility. Of those filers, only 91 are first-time participants, according to the figures reported.

Citing sources, BR said the IMF team asked the Ministry of Finance and FBR for an update on the Retailers Fixed Scheme. Retailers who miss the deadline face penalties of Rs10,000 in the first month, Rs25,000 in the second and Rs50,000 in the third.

The deadline for filing income tax returns has moved from 30 September to 15 October 2026, giving retailers extra time to join. The extension comes after a slow start, with few retailers filing so far.