Key Takeaways
- The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has acknowledged problems with the IRIS portal.
- Taxpayers are facing intermittent issues with the portal, with the filing deadline approaching.
- FBR is working to resolve the issues and will inform taxpayers once the problem is fixed.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has admitted that taxpayers are experiencing intermittent issues with the IRIS portal, just as the tax return filing deadline looms. In a statement, the tax authority acknowledged the ongoing problems and assured taxpayers that its teams are working to resolve them.
FBR stated that it understands the importance of the IRIS portal for taxpayers submitting their returns and has apologized for the inconvenience caused by the ongoing issues. The statement was made on X, a social media platform.
The tax authority emphasized that the filing deadline is approaching, and urged taxpayers to remain patient while the issues are being addressed. FBR assured that it will inform taxpayers once the problem has been resolved.
Taxpayers have reported difficulties in accessing the IRIS portal, leading to delays in submitting their tax returns. The issues have caused frustration among many individuals and businesses who rely on the portal for timely tax compliance.
FBR has been working to address the problems, but the exact nature and extent of the issues remain unclear. The tax authority has not provided specific details on the causes of the problems or the timeline for resolution.
The admission of the issues comes as the tax filing season is in full swing, with many taxpayers scrambling to meet the deadline. The FBR has advised taxpayers to stay informed through official channels for updates on the status of the IRIS portal.
The statement from FBR is a significant development as it marks the first official acknowledgment of the problems by the tax authority. Previously, the FBR had not publicly addressed the issues, leading to speculation and concern among the taxpayer community.
