FBR tax returns hit 7.5 million, up 1.8m year on year
By 30 October 2026 the Federal Board of Revenue had 7.5 million income tax returns on file, 1.8 million more than a year earlier, while tax bars pressed for more filing time.
FBR received 7.5 million income tax returns by 30 October 2026, versus 5.7 million a year earlier.
The rise of 1.8 million returns is described as a record for tax compliance.
Pakistan and Lahore tax bar associations asked for more time to file Tax Year 2026 returns.
FBR sources said no further extension was planned and late filers would face penalties.
By 29 October, Rs85 billion had been collected from 7.3 million returns, below Rs88.5 billion a year earlier.