Income Tax Return Filing in Pakistan

Register on the FBR IRIS portal, declare your income, deductions and assets for the tax year, attach your wealth statement, and submit. Most people use a registered tax professional to avoid errors. Share your name, phone and city and we connect you with one who files it for you.

Anyone whose annual income exceeds the taxable threshold, owners of a business, people owning a vehicle above 1000cc or immovable property above set limits, and anyone wanting to be on the Active Taxpayer List should file. A registered professional can confirm your exact obligation in a quick call.

For salaried individuals, filing generally becomes relevant once annual taxable income crosses the exemption limit (commonly Rs 600,000 for salaried persons). Even below that, many file voluntarily to join the Active Taxpayer List and pay lower withholding taxes. A professional confirms your position.

Typically your CNIC, salary certificate or business income details, bank statements for the tax year, details of assets like property and vehicles, and records of any tax already deducted. The registered professional we connect you with gives you an exact checklist for your situation.

You stay off the Active Taxpayer List, so you pay much higher withholding tax on banking, vehicles and property. FBR can also impose penalties under section 182 and issue notices. Filing — even late — restores your filer status and stops the higher deductions.

Yes. Returns for prior tax years can often still be filed, though late filing may carry a penalty and you may appear as a late filer. A registered professional can file backdated and revised returns and advise on any surcharge to get you back on the ATL.

A wealth statement is a declaration of your assets and liabilities and how they changed during the year. It must reconcile with your declared income. It is required for most individuals filing a return, and the professional prepares it alongside your income tax return.

Once your documents are ready, a straightforward salaried return can often be prepared and submitted the same day or within 1–2 days. More complex business or overseas returns take longer. Same-day filing is possible when you need to appear on the ATL quickly.

The FBR does not charge to file, but a professional's fee depends on the complexity of your return — a simple salaried return costs less than a business or overseas return. Requesting a callback from us is free; you agree the fee directly with the professional.

Yes. Housewives, students and anyone with a CNIC can file, even with little or no income, to join the Active Taxpayer List and enjoy lower withholding tax rates. A registered professional can file a nil or low-income return for you quickly.