Urging Extension of Deadline for Advance Tax Payments: KTBA Appeals to FBR
The Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has made a plea to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to immediately cease issuing recovery notices under Section 138 and halt coercive measures for taxpayers who missed the first-quarter advance tax deadline. This urgent request comes in light of the ongoing issues with the IRIS portal, which has left many taxpayers unable to comply with their obligations for the tax year 2026.
The KTBA's statements and requests are part of an ongoing effort to address the problems faced by taxpayers due to the malfunctioning IRIS portal. The association has emphasized that the systemic issues of the portal need to be resolved, as the breakdown occurred during the critical annual return filing period, making both return filing and tax payment processes virtually inoperable.
In a bid to alleviate the burden on individual taxpayers, the KTBA has requested an extension of the deadline for the first installment of advance tax payments until October 10, 2025. This extension request is made to allow taxpayers to pay their first installment of advance tax without penalties or default surcharges. Furthermore, the KTBA has urged the FBR to halt recovery actions against taxpayers who missed the September 15, 2025 deadline due to the IRIS portal issues.
Notably, the KTBA has not provided any new evidence or data to support its claims about the portal's unreliability. Neither has it mentioned any new issues or requests other than those already mentioned. The association's focus has been on dialogue and cooperation, and it has not indicated any plans to take legal action against the FBR or the IRIS portal developers.
Taxpayers have started receiving system-generated recovery notices under Section 138 provisions, which may lead to coercive recovery actions, including penalties, default surcharges, and attachment of bank accounts. The KTBA claims that these notices are a result of the malfunctioning IRIS portal, which has prevented taxpayers from making their advance tax payments on time.
In conclusion, the KTBA's requests to the FBR aim to provide relief to taxpayers who have been affected by the ongoing issues with the IRIS portal. The association hopes that these issues will be resolved promptly, ensuring a smooth tax filing and payment process for all.
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