Tax year 2025–26
When is the FBR tax return deadline?
Here’s the date for individuals and salaried filers, counting down live — plus what happens if it slips past you.
Filing deadline
Thursday, 1 October 2026
The FBR frequently extends the deadline — treat this as the statutory date and confirm the latest before you rely on it. Estimates and general information only — not tax, legal, or financial advice. Filer.pk is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the FBR, and does not file your return on IRIS. Verify with FBR/IRIS or a qualified professional before filing.
If you miss the deadline
Dropped from the ATL
Miss the deadline and you’re removed from the Active Taxpayer List — treated as a non-filer until you file and are reinstated.
Surcharge to rejoin
To get back on the ATL after the deadline, late filers must pay a surcharge on top of any tax due.
Higher withholding meanwhile
While you’re off the list, you pay the steeper non-filer rates on property, vehicles, and banking — often far more than the cost of filing on time.
Already filed and want to confirm you’re a filer? You can check your ATL status on the FBR or read our ATL status guide.
Beat the deadline calmly
Don’t wait for the last-minute rush. Prepare a filing-ready return now and walk into IRIS with everything in order.
Start my returnFrequently asked questions
- When is the income tax return deadline in Pakistan?
- For individuals and salaried persons, the statutory deadline is typically 30 September after the tax year ends. The exact date for the current year is shown above. The FBR frequently extends it, so always confirm the latest date.
- Does the FBR extend the deadline?
- Yes — extensions are common. The FBR often pushes the date by a few weeks (sometimes more than once) close to the deadline. Don’t bank on an extension, but don’t panic if you’re close either.
- What happens if I miss the deadline?
- You can still file late, but you’ll be dropped from the Active Taxpayer List and treated as a non-filer until you’re reinstated — which means higher withholding tax. Late filers must also pay a surcharge to rejoin the ATL.
- Can I still file after the deadline?
- Yes. Filing late is far better than not filing — it limits penalties, gets you back on the ATL (after the surcharge), and restores your lower filer tax rates. File as soon as you can.
Now prepare your full return
Bring your documents, income, and wealth statement together into one filing-ready summary.
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