What Is The Current Filing Position For Tax Year 2026?
The filing position can change through FBR directions, notifications or extensions. Because the September filing period stated on earlier versions of this page has passed, taxpayers should check the current FBR position before relying on an old date. Our review focuses on completing the return correctly and identifying any late-filing, surcharge, ATL or follow-up issue that currently applies.
What Is The Professional Fee For Income Tax Return Filing?
Our professional fee starts from PKR 5,000 for a straightforward individual return. Business, freelancer, property, AOP, company, overseas, notice-related or complex wealth-reconciliation matters are quoted after review.
Does NTN Registration Mean My Income Tax Return Has Already Been Filed?
No. NTN or FBR registration identifies the taxpayer, but the return for the relevant tax year must still be filed. ATL status is also a separate matter that should be checked after filing.
Do Salaried Persons Need To File An Income Tax Return?
Many salaried persons have filing obligations or need a return for ATL, refunds, banking, property, visa or documentation purposes. Employer deduction alone should not be treated as proof that all annual filing requirements have been completed.
Do Salaried Persons Need A Wealth Statement?
The filing requirements depend on the taxpayer's circumstances and the return form applicable to the tax year. Where a wealth statement is required, assets, liabilities, personal expenditure and the movement in wealth should be reconciled before submission.
Can Freelancers And Online Earners File Through Your Office?
Yes. We assist freelancers, consultants, IT professionals and online earners with income classification, banking and remittance records, withholding adjustments, expenses and wealth reconciliation according to their actual facts.
Can A Sole Proprietor File A Business Income Tax Return Through FBR IRIS?
Yes. A sole proprietor normally files in the individual's own tax profile while reporting business income, admissible expenses, withholding taxes, assets, liabilities and related wealth information as applicable.
Do Property Owners Need To Disclose Property In The Wealth Statement?
Property ownership, purchases, sales, rental income and related financing can affect both the income tax return and wealth statement. The exact treatment depends on the transaction and taxpayer facts, so the documentation should be reviewed before filing.
Can Withholding Tax Be Adjusted In The Return?
Some withholding and advance taxes may be adjustable against final liability where the law permits and proper evidence exists. The relevant certificates, CPRs and deduction records should be reconciled before claiming an adjustment.
Why Are Bank Statements Important For Tax Filing?
Bank statements help identify salary credits, business receipts, remittances, investment income, large deposits and other transactions that may need to be matched with declared income and explained sources.
What Is A Wealth Statement Reconciliation?
It is the process of matching opening wealth, annual income, personal expenditure, asset additions, liabilities and other explained sources so that closing wealth is mathematically and factually consistent with the taxpayer's declarations.
Can Gifts, Loans Or Remittances Be Used As Explained Sources?
They may be relevant explained sources where genuine and properly documented. Their treatment should be reviewed before filing because unsupported entries can create reconciliation problems.
Can Overseas Pakistanis File An Income Tax Return In Pakistan?
Yes. Whether a particular overseas Pakistani is required to file and what must be declared depends on residence status, Pakistan-source income, assets, investments and other facts for the relevant tax year.
Can A Company Income Tax Return Be Filed Through Your Office?
Yes. Company returns can involve financial statements, taxable-profit computation, withholding compliance, advance tax, depreciation and other entity-specific issues. The fee and document list are confirmed after reviewing the company's records.
Can An AOP File Its Income Tax Return Separately?
Yes. An AOP is a separate taxpayer for FBR purposes and normally files using its own registration number and records. Partners' personal tax positions may also need separate review.
What Happens If My Tax Year 2026 Return Is Still Outstanding?
An outstanding return can have legal, surcharge, ATL or other compliance consequences depending on the current rules and taxpayer circumstances. The better approach is to review the current position and complete the filing properly rather than rely on an expired date or leave the return unresolved.
Can An Income Tax Return Be Revised After Filing?
Revision mechanisms exist in appropriate circumstances, subject to the applicable legal and IRIS procedure. A revision should be reviewed carefully because changes to income, tax, assets or liabilities may affect the taxpayer's wider record.
What Can Trigger An FBR Notice After Filing?
There is no single public trigger list. In practice, material inconsistencies involving declared income, bank activity, assets, business turnover, withholding claims, previous wealth or major transactions deserve careful review before filing.
Can You Handle FBR Notices After Return Filing?
Yes. Notice response, audit support, reconciliation and tax-dispute representation are separate professional services and are quoted according to the matter.
How Do I Check Whether I Am On The Active Taxpayer List?
ATL status can be checked separately after filing. Filing a return, holding an NTN and appearing on the ATL are related but not identical concepts.
Can The Entire Return Filing Process Be Handled Remotely?
In many cases, yes. Because FBR IRIS is an online system, much of the process can be completed remotely after identity, records and instructions are properly reviewed. Local office support remains available for clients who prefer in-person coordination.
What Should I Send First For A Preliminary Review?
Send your CNIC or NTN, taxpayer category, previous return if available, basic income sources and a brief note about salary, business, property, investments, freelancing or overseas income. The city office can then identify the next documents needed.