Questions, answered plainly

A filer is a taxpayer whose name appears on the FBR's Active Taxpayer List (ATL) because they have filed their income tax return. Filers pay lower withholding tax than non-filers on most transactions.

Broadly, you must file if your annual income is at or above the threshold (around PKR 600,000), you own a car above a set engine capacity or property above defined limits, or you run a business or earn professional or freelance income.

For individuals and AOPs, the return for Tax Year 2026 is due by 30 September 2026. Companies generally have until 31 December 2026. Filing late means paying a surcharge to stay on the ATL.

We charge a flat fee that depends on your profile — salaried, freelancer, business, or overseas. We confirm your exact fee before any work begins, so there are no surprises.

For most salaried filers, we can complete your return within a couple of days once we have your documents. We share everything over WhatsApp — no office visit needed.

Usually your CNIC, a salary or income summary, bank statements for the tax year, and details of major assets for the wealth statement. Our document checklist tool builds a personalised list for you.

Yes. Income from IT and IT-enabled service exports is taxed as a final tax under §154A — 0.25% if you're registered with PSEB, or 1% if not — provided it arrives through proper banking channels.

If you have Pakistan-source income (such as rent or dividends), yes. If you don't, you're not strictly required to file — but staying on the ATL protects your local property and banking from non-filer rates.

Often, yes — especially if you changed jobs or worked only part of the year, since employers withhold as if you earn a full year at your current salary. Our refund estimator shows whether you've over-paid.

Yes. You share documents on WhatsApp or email, and we handle the FBR IRIS portal end to end. The whole process is remote.