The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced that September 30 will be the final deadline for filing income tax returns, with no extensions to be granted.
Taxpayers nationwide are urged to meet this deadline to avoid penalties.
The FBR has warned that failure to submit returns by the deadline will result in legal action.
Individuals and entities that miss the deadline will face a daily penalty of 0.1% of the overdue tax amount, with fines starting at Rs1,000 for individuals and Rs50,000 for businesses and corporations.
Those with records of foreign travel, substantial bank balances, or ownership of property, houses, or vehicles are also required to file their returns. Non-compliance will lead to severe penalties.
Additionally, the FBR will target traders and shopkeepers not registered under the Tajir Dost scheme.
Unregistered shops will be sealed for seven days initially, with the closure extended to 20 days for repeat offenses.
Fines will start at Rs50 million for the first violation and increase to Rs200 million for subsequent defaults.
These measures aim to enhance tax compliance and broaden the tax base. Taxpayers are advised to file their returns promptly to avoid penalties and legal consequences.