Frequently asked questions

Under Section 114 of the Income Tax Ordinance, you must file if your taxable income exceeds Rs. 600,000, you own immovable property of 500 sq. yards or more, own a vehicle over 1000cc, hold an NTN, have a commercial or industrial electricity connection, or are a resident with foreign income or assets. Many people also file voluntarily to become a filer.

For individuals and AOPs the return for Tax Year 2026 is due by September 30, 2026 unless FBR announces an extension. Companies with a June year-end file by 31 December.

Late filers face a penalty under Section 182 and are placed on the ATL only after paying a surcharge (Rs. 1,000 for individuals). Until then you are treated as a non-filer and pay higher withholding tax rates.

Yes. We can prepare and file returns for earlier tax years. This is often necessary to regularise your record before buying property or responding to an FBR notice.

The ATL is FBR's list of people who have filed their return for the latest tax year. Being on the ATL entitles you to reduced withholding tax rates on bank transactions, property, vehicles, dividends and more.

Non-filers generally pay double the withholding tax rate on many transactions, for example on property purchase, vehicle registration, cash withdrawals above the threshold and profit on bank deposits. They also face restrictions on purchasing property above certain values and on buying new vehicles.

If you file before the deadline, you are added when FBR publishes the new ATL (typically 1 March). Late filers appear within a few days of paying the ATL surcharge.

CNIC, salary certificate or 12 months of salary slips, bank statements for the tax year, tax deduction certificates (bank profit, mobile, vehicle token, utility bills if business), and details of property, vehicles, investments and loans for the wealth statement.

Send them on WhatsApp or email to the address on our contact page. Documents are used only to prepare your return and are never shared with third parties. See our privacy policy.

Yes. Once submitted you receive the IRIS acknowledgement receipt for your return and wealth statement, plus your IRIS login details if we registered you.

Non-resident Pakistanis are taxed only on Pakistan-source income, such as rent or bank profit. Filing is still recommended to remain on the ATL and avoid higher withholding tax on property and bank transactions in Pakistan. We regularly file returns for clients in the Gulf, UK, USA and Canada.

Export of IT and IT-enabled services enjoys a concessionary final tax regime, provided the proceeds come through proper banking channels and you are registered with PSEB. We help you register and structure your return correctly.

Do not ignore it. Notices have response deadlines and ignoring them can lead to ex-parte assessments. Send us the notice on WhatsApp for a free initial assessment.