4.15 Million Out of 5 Million Taxpayers Submitted e-returns

After being extended three times, 31 March has been fixed as the final date for submitting tax returns. However, more than 5,000 applications have been submitted to the National Board of Revenue (NBR) seeking further extensions.

Meanwhile, more than 5 million individual taxpayers have registered on the NBR’s e-return system. At the same time, over 4.15 million taxpayers have submitted their returns online for the 2025–2026 tax year.

This information was confirmed on Sunday, 29 March, by Md. Al Amin Sheikh, Public Relations Officer of the NBR.

He stated that the NBR has introduced an online system to make the process of applying for and approving time extensions easier, faster, and more transparent. Taxpayers can log into the e-return system and apply online using the ‘Time Extension’ menu.

In recent days, more than 5,000 applications have been submitted online, and most of them have been approved within a short time through the system. Tax Commissioners are approving applications online, allowing taxpayers who receive approval to submit returns within the extended period without any penalty or additional tax. However, those who have not yet submitted their returns must apply for an extension before 31 March to avoid penalties.

According to sources, with some exceptions, online submission of income tax returns has been made mandatory for all individual taxpayers in the current tax year. The deadline for submitting returns has been extended until 31 March this year. However, if a written application is submitted before 31 March, the respective Tax Commissioner may grant an additional extension of up to 90 days.

If a taxpayer is not registered in the e-return system, they must complete registration using a biometric SIM in their own name before applying for an extension. Taxpayers for whom online submission is not mandatory may apply for an extension either online or by submitting a written application directly to the relevant tax circle.

To avoid penalties or additional taxes, the NBR has strongly urged all individual taxpayers to submit their returns through the e-return system by 31 March. However, if anyone is unable to submit within the stipulated time, they may apply online for an extension of up to 90 days by 31 March, citing valid reasons.

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