FBR Eases Process for Manual Tax Filers to Encourage Online Return Submission

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) announced special measures to assist manual income tax filers as part of its ongoing efforts to fully digitize tax operations across Pakistan.

With the objective of ensuring a smooth transition to the online filing system, the FBR had discontinued manual return filings from Tax Year 2024. Recognizing that a small number of manual tax filers may face challenges adapting to the digital system, the FBR has decided to provide special facilitation for such individuals.

To support this transition, it has been decided that a dedicated cell in each tax office will provide all necessary legal and technical assistance to taxpayers who were formerly filing manual returns.

Furthermore, the FBR has extended the return filing deadline for manual tax filers until 30th November 2025, under the powers conferred by Section 214A of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.

Taxpayers are encouraged to visit their respective tax offices, where they will receive free assistance for registration and online return filing. If any taxpayer requires legal aid during this process, FBR’s field offices will ensure that legal services are provided free of cost during the current tax year.

This initiative underscores FBR’s commitment to facilitating taxpayers and promoting a fully digitized, transparent, and efficient tax system in Pakistan.