FBR extends income tax return filing deadline to October 15, 2026

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the deadline for filing income tax returns for Tax Year 2026 from September 30 to October 15, 2026.

According to Circular No. 3 of 2026-27 issued by the FBR’s Inland Revenue Division on September 30, the extension applies to persons who were required to file their income tax returns by September 30, 2026.

The FBR said the deadline was extended in view of requests from various trade bodies and tax bar associations.

The extension has been granted under Section 214A of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.

Taxpayers covered by the September 30 deadline will therefore have until October 15, 2026, to file their income tax returns for Tax Year 2026.

The last date to file the Tax Year 2026 income tax return is now October 15, 2026, instead of September 30, 2026.