The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially extended the deadline for manual tax returns until November 30, 2025, marking the final phase as Pakistan transitions to a fully digital tax system. This gives taxpayers one last chance to submit their paper returns before everything shifts to a fully digital system.
The tax authority explained that this extension is meant to help ensure a smooth transition to online filing. In an official statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), the FBR mentioned, “To facilitate a smooth transition to the online filing system, FBR has discontinued manual return filings from Tax Year 2024.”
To assist with this change, the FBR has set up dedicated help cells in every regional tax office across the country. These centers are there to support individuals who have been using manual submissions by providing free registration and guidance for online filing. The FBR encouraged manual filers to visit their local tax offices, where they can get free help with registration and filing their returns online.
Additionally, the authority has assured that these help cells will offer both technical and legal support to taxpayers, including step-by-step assistance for those who might be unfamiliar with the new online process. This initiative represents another important step in the FBR’s mission to digitalize Pakistan’s tax administration, making compliance easier and more transparent.
Officials also mentioned that taxpayers in need of legal advice will continue to receive free services from field offices throughout the current tax year. With the manual filing system being phased out the FBR extends deadline for manual tax returns November 2025 as a final opportunity for taxpayers to adjust before the country fully embraces a modern, online tax system.
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