IT returns 2015: FBR extends deadline till February 29

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has notified extension in date of filing of Income Tax returns for the Tax Year 2015 for individuals and Association of Persons up to February 29, 2016. According to Income Tax circular issued here on Monday, in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 214-A of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, the Federal Board of Revenue is pleased to extend the date of filing of Income Tax returns for the Tax Year 2015 as under:
The date of filing of Income Tax returns/statements of final taxation which was due on September 30, 2015 (already extended to January 31, 2016) for individuals and Association of Persons is hereby further extended to February 29, 2016. The date of filing returns of total income/statements of final taxation which was due on August 31, 2015 (already extended to January 31, 2016) for individuals and Association of Persons is hereby further extended to February 29, 2016, the FBR added.