With the September 30 deadline for filing Tax Year 2026 income tax returns just a day away, hundreds of taxpayers are reportedly facing difficulties submitting their returns due to technical issues and slow performance of the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) IRIS portal.
The filing rush has intensified in recent days, with taxpayers reporting delayed system responses and technical glitches that are affecting the online return submission process.
Concerns have also emerged that the portal could face increased traffic in the final hours before the deadline as thousands of taxpayers attempt to complete their filings.
The FBR has set September 30, 2026, as the deadline for filing income tax returns for Tax Year 2026. However, taxpayers say technical problems with the online system are adding to the pressure as the deadline approaches.
The issue has gained further significance because the final income tax return form for Tax Year 2026 was issued on September 2, leaving taxpayers with around four weeks to prepare and submit their returns.
Changes introduced in the new return form also required taxpayers to familiarise themselves with revised filing requirements, further increasing the time needed to complete the process.
Taxpayers have argued that the combination of the late issuance of the final form, a limited filing window and reported technical problems with the IRIS portal has created additional challenges for those seeking to meet the deadline.
With the deadline approaching, taxpayers have urged the FBR to consider extending the filing date, citing the portal’s slow performance and technical difficulties.
They said an extension would provide additional time for taxpayers who have already begun the filing process but remain unable to submit their returns because of system-related issues.
Pressure is now mounting on the FBR to resolve the reported technical problems or announce any relief before the September 30 deadline.
