The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has resolved a major issue for individual taxpayers by launching a simplified and user-friendly electronic income tax return form.
According to media reports, the electronic income tax return form for the fiscal year 2025 has been formally introduced.
As per the notification, the simplified form was finalized through SRO 1561 of 2025 after a 40-day consultation period.
Currently, the form is only available in English, despite the government’s earlier commitment to release an Urdu version.
The new interactive system has been designed with eight digital windows, each containing a single input column to make the filing process step-by-step and user-friendly.
The simplified e-return form also features an automated mechanism that integrates tax deduction data on purchases, assets, and income sources.
For example, entering an employer’s name will automatically display deduction details, while withholding taxes linked to a filer’s CNIC will also appear. Likewise, bank account information can be displayed.
