Advisers seek shift of tax filing date from Oct 15 to Nov 15

The income tax return deadline 2026 remains 15 October, while a tax bar seeks 2 December and advisers seek 15 November over IRIS glitches.

The income tax return deadline for tax year 2026 is still 15 October, after Circular No. 03 of 2026 issued on 30 September.

The Pakistan Tax Bar Association has asked FBR Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial to extend the date to 2 December.

The Pakistan Tax Advisers Association has asked for 15 November 2026, saying about 60 to 65 percent of practitioners' work is done.

The Salt Manufacturers Association of Pakistan has also sought more time because of IRIS glitches, without naming a date.

These are requests. The accounts do not describe a fresh FBR notification beyond the September circular.

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