KARACHI: The Pakistan Chemicals and Dyes Merchants Association (PCDMA) has urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to extend the deadline for filing sales tax returns to May 31, 2025. This request comes in light of technical difficulties experienced by taxpayers due to recent updates to the IRIS portal.

In a formal appeal, PCDMA Chairman Salim Valimuhammad addressed FBR Chairman, highlighting that the new integrated Annex H1 and Annex J have been causing calculation errors. These issues have resulted in significant challenges for taxpayers attempting to complete their March 2025 sales tax returns.

Valimuhammad emphasized that despite their best efforts, many taxpayers are unable to meet the current filing deadline due to these technical glitches. The PCDMA has requested the FBR to extend the deadline to allow time for necessary corrections in the IRIS portal.

The association seeks a resolution to these technical issues, which would enable taxpayers to file their returns without difficulty, ensuring compliance with tax obligations.