Income tax returns: FBR urged to grant more time for submission

Ismail Suttar, head of the Salt Manufacturers Association of Pakistan (SMAP), has asked the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for a longer window to file income tax returns, Business Recorder reported. He pointed to continuing technical glitches on the IRIS online filing system, saying many filers find it hard to finish and submit their returns.

He also flagged delays in releasing return forms, which, along with repeated portal outages, has left individuals, traders and firms struggling before the cutoff. According to Suttar, an extension would let taxpayers prepare accurate returns and fulfil legal obligations without penalties for problems beyond their control. He asked the FBR to set a suitable extra period so that administrative delays and technical faults do not unfairly affect filers.