Has FBR Extended Tax Return Filing Date till 2050?
The tax authority’s reaction comes after a 26-second video shows a ticker with the extended date running on the website of the FBR. The ticker read: “Due to system failure, the last date to file income tax returns is 30th September 2050.” However, FBR was quick to notice the spread of fake news. Taking to its official Twitter handle, the board said: See Also: Online Businesses to be Brought Under the Tax Net: FBR It further said, The revenue board also urged all taxpayers both old and new to make the best use of the 15-day extension given on September 30 “owing to an extraordinary load on FBR’s IT system”. On September 30, the FBR had extended the date for filing income tax returns for individuals and companies to October 15, 2021, It took this decision by keeping in demand the view of the business community and the technical issues faced by tax filers due to server errors. FBR has also advised all taxpayers to file tax returns and fulfil their legal obligation without waiting for the last date to avoid system delays which occur when a large number of taxpayers log in for submission of returns near the deadline. Check Also: Minister Reveals About 71000 Cyberattacks Made on FBR Portals Every Month Source: GeoNews
