ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the deadline for payment and submission of sales tax and federal excise return for the tax period of March 2020.
According to a notification issued by FBR, “In exercise of the powers conferred under section 74 of the Sales Tax Act, 1990 and section 43 of the Federal Excise Act 2005, the Federal Board of Revenue is pleased to extend the date of payment & submission of Sales Tax and Federal Excise Return for the tax period of March, 2020″.
The last date for payment of sales tax and federal excise duty was extended to April 27, while the deadline for submission of sales tax and federal excise return was extended until April 30, as per the notification.
Earlier, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to shun use of paper-related work at its offices over fears of coronavirus spread.
In a series of messages posted on tax-collection body’s official Twitter account, it said that in view of the prevailing Corona virus outbreak, the FBR has taken necessary precautions to limit the spread of the virus.
“For this reason, FBR has limited the use of paper-based correspondence and utilizing email and fax instead as means of communication,” the added.
In view of the prevailing Corona virus outbreak, FBR has taken necessary precautions to limit the spread of the virus. For this reason, FBR has limited the use of paper-based correspondence and utilizing email and fax instead as means of communication. 1/2
— FBR (@FBRSpokesperson) April 14, 2020
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