SRB Extends Agricultural Income Tax Return Deadline — Farmers Get Relief Until October 31, 2025
The Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) has good news for farmers and agricultural taxpayers: the deadline for submitting Agricultural Income Tax (AIT) returns has been moved to October 31, 2025.
Through this approved extension of one month by the Sindh government, the taxpayers and agricultural businesses have an additional time cushion to submit their tax returns without penalty or late payment fee.
Rationale for Extending the Deadline
While the initial September 30, 2025, filing deadline was the goal, it was unrealistic for most filers due to system congestion, rural access, and unavailability of necessary documentation.
Feeling such limitations, SRB opted to make the deadline even longer as a way of promoting truthful reporting of income and simplifying the reporting process.
What This Means for Taxpayers
After the extension of the deadline, taxpayers now have until October 31st to file their Agricultural Income Tax returns. This extension provides additional leeway for those who have not already sent in their documents or faced issues with the online filing portal.
SRB has also guaranteed that no late fee or fine will be charged on returns filed within the new timeframe.
Newly Updated Online Filing System for 2025
To make it easier, SRB has again upgraded its online filing portal for the year 2025. Taxpayers can now:
• Register with their CNIC and a valid mobile number,
• Submit returns online from a more intuitive interface,
• Pay taxes securely via mobile banking applications, ATMs, and special bank offices.
The system is also intended to cut paperwork and simplify compliance — particularly for rural residents who once had to appear in person at tax offices.
SRB has also posted revised guides, FAQs, and step-by-step video tutorials on its official website in support of users of the online system. These guides are particularly useful for first-time filers or others who would like to double-check filings before finalizing.
Why Filing Agricultural Income Tax Matters
Agricultural Income Tax is one of the primary sources from where the government of Sindh generates revenue from the agriculture sector — a major part of the province’s economy. Returning your tax makes it transparent, makes the formal economy strong, and gives power to the government to develop improved support policies for farmers and agri-based enterprises.
Significant Reminder to Taxpayers
Following are some key reminders:
• New deadline: October 31, 2025
• No fine for submission within extended deadline
• E-filing on SRB e-portal
• Tutorials and guides on official SRB website
• Payment modes: Mobile apps, bank or ATM deposit, or over-the-counter deposit by bank
Final Thoughts
Sindh Revenue Board’s move to roll over the deadline for Agricultural Income Tax is a good and sound decision. It gives the space needed by farmers and agricultural taxpayers to file on time and properly.
With SRB’s new, enhanced online platform and growing focus on digital facilitation of tax payment, payment of tax returns for agriculture is becoming easier, faster, and more transparent.
Taxpayers are urged to make a complete use of the additional time and submit their returns by 31st October 2025, thereby making any technical issues or legal issues arising at the eleventh hour irrelevant.