ST return filing deadline

The Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has requested the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to extend the deadline for filing sales tax returns for June, citing frequent portal downtimes and persistent login failures on the IRIS system. In a letter addressed to the FBR chairman, the KTBA highlighted operational hurdles faced by taxpayers, consultants, and corporate entities under the current authentication mechanism of the IRIS portal, particularly concerning compliance with the sales tax regime. While supporting the FBR’s efforts to enhance security, the KTBA noted that the requirement to send QR codes solely to a taxpayer’s registered mobile number has created practical barriers. This is especially problematic for overseas taxpayers who are often unable to receive SMS messages originating from Pakistan.