NBR urges taxpayers to submit 2025–26 income tax returns by midnight today

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has
urged all individual taxpayers to submit their income tax returns for the
2025–2026 tax year by midnight today to avoid penalties and additional taxes.
According to an
NBR press release issued today (31 March), online submission of income tax
returns has been made mandatory for all individual taxpayers, with a few
exceptions.
The release said
that more than 50 lakh individual taxpayers have already registered in the
NBR's e-Return system, while over 4.25 million taxpayers have submitted their
returns online for the 2025–2026 tax year.
The deadline for submission of individual
income tax returns has been extended until 31 March, 2026.
However, taxpayers
may apply in writing for an extension until midnight today, and the concerned
tax commissioner may approve an additional extension of up to 90 days.
To make the
extension process easier, faster, more transparent, and more convenient, the
NBR has introduced an online system through its e-Return platform.
Taxpayers can
apply for an extension by logging into the e-Return system and using the
"Time Extension" menu.
The NBR has specifically requested all individual taxpayers to submit their
returns within the deadline using the e-Return system to avoid penalties or
additional tax burdens.
Those who are
unable to submit their returns within the deadline can apply online for up to
90 days of extension by providing valid reasons before midnight today.
Taxpayers who have
not yet registered in the e-Return system can complete registration and apply
for a time extension.
















