FBR Tax Return Changes 2025 — What You Should Know
Tax season always brings questions, and for 2025, many Pakistanis worry about changes in the FBR tax return form. What’s new, what’s not, and how this might affect you?
FBR clarifies: no new changes introduced
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially stated that no new amendments or SROs (Statutory Regulatory Orders) have been issued to change the Income Tax Return Form for tax year 2025. Profit+3Geo.tv+3Dunya News+3
Some social media posts claimed extra columns, revised fields, or re-filing demands, but FBR denies those rumors. Dunya News+1
What was announced earlier
When FBR published the 2025 return form back in July, it included a section where taxpayers must declare the market value of assets (land, property, etc.). That is part of the standard form—it is not a new change. The Nation+3FBR Download+3FBR Download+3
The filing deadline remains 30 September 2025. Geo.tv+1
What taxpayers should do
- Fill the return form using the official version on FBR’s website (internal link) Federal Board of Revenue
- Make sure to fill in the assets market value section accurately if you have property or investments.
- Avoid relying on forwarded form versions or downloaded templates from non-official sources.
- Submit by the deadline (30 September) to avoid penalties.
Other tax updates
- In the Finance Act 2025, the tax on cash withdrawals has been increased to 0.8% of the withdrawn amount. FBR Download
- FBR also plans to expand monitoring of high-value lifestyles and assets via social media platforms as part of anti-evasion efforts. Reuters
For detailed tutorials, tax help, and guides, keep an eye on TrustedPakistan.com/tax and FBR’s official portal
