A. Background (BG)

1. We refer to the related Important TLQC in trail, blue, italic and double Line 3376 of 5.12.25 about IT Return Form for TY 2026 sought by LTBA

2. We also refer to several Other TLQC including (a) 3341 of 12.11.25 about No more Manual return considering SRO 2107 and KC Views (b) 3244 of 24.8.25 about Delayed 8 Types / Categories TY 2025 IT Return Forms – SRO 1562 (c) 3243 of 24.8.25 about So-called Simplified & Delayed Salaried class (with no business) TY 2025 Form - SRO 1561 (d) 1224 of 9.11.20 about Stepwise Deadlines for Timely notifying IT Return Forms – SRO 1185

B. Updated Commentary

1. FBR clarifies that SMS reminders were sent due to a telecom glitch; PTA engaged to resolve the issue

1. Further to KQU 3692 of 9.12.25, being an important matter, we would inform you about FBR clarifies that SMS reminders were sent due to a telecom glitch; PTA engaged to resolve the issue (Attachment 3386.1 found from FBR X account) in the ensuing paragraph, with emphasis in bold & Underline & in Brackets, Italic & Bold ours with KC prefix for better understanding ours for quick reading.

2. FBR Clarified that: FBR has received complaints from taxpayers who recently received SMS asking them to file their income tax returns before 30 September, 2025 deadline. It is clarified that FBR has not authorised issuance of these messages.

3. On further inquiry, PTA has informed that these messages have been transmitted inadvertently due to a technical glitch on part of telecom service providers.

4. FBR is actively looking into the matter & PTA has been requested to engage with relevant telecom service providers to ensure timely resolution of the issue. FBR is always available for esteemed taxpayers for any assistance and remains committed to facilitating them.

2. FBR Clarifies Erroneous Tax Return SMS Issued by Telecom Service Providers (KC: Deleted duplicate part, to save your time)

1. Further to KQU 3692 of 9.12.25, being an important matter, we would inform you about FBR Clarifies Erroneous Tax Return SMS Issued by Telecom Service Providers (Attachment 3386.2 found from FBR Web) in the ensuing paragraph, with emphasis in bold & Underline & in Brackets, Italic & Bold ours with KC prefix for better understanding ours for quick reading.

2. Each year in September, the FBR approaches PTA to send customized text messages reminding taxpayers to file their income tax returns before the statutory deadline. In line with this practice, this year FBR requested PTA on 15 September, 2025 to send messages to taxpayers to file their tax returns ahead of the 30 September, 2025 filing deadline. Accordingly, all such messages were sent before the deadline. 

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