How to check if you are a filer with FBR

How to check if you are a filer with FBR

How to check if you are a filer with FBR

FBR has introduced different ways to check the filer status of the taxpayers both for direct taxes and indirect taxes. This article will help you understand on how to check if you are a filer with FBR.

The following links/ details/ explanations will help you in order to get information on your filer status.

It is pertinent to mention here that you can choose the methods of, checking your filer status with FBR, at your ease and convenience.

Checking your filer status by sending SMS at 9966

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced new mobile SMS service, which can be availed through number “9966”, for verification of taxpayers’ status on Active Taxpayers List for determining filer/non-filer. In this regard, the FBR has written a letter to the Director General Post Office here on Tuesday.

Verification of taxpayers’ status: New SMS service for verification introduced

FBR has recently introduced an SMS service for taxpayers to verify their tax filer status for Active Taxpayers’ Status List (ATL). This will eliminate any difficulties faced by taxpayers in the past.

You don’t need any internet connection or computer to verify by this means.

How to check if you are a filer with FBR using SMS?

You can verify the your filer status with FBR by simply typing “ATL space thirteen (13) digit CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card) Number and sending it to 9966 from your mobile phone.

“ATL space 13 digit CNIC No”

This new facility can be used to view filer/ non filer status from the active taxpayers list of FBR which is updated on every Monday.

This service has started in addition to the ATL list already made available on FBR website.

Install Tax Asan App from the PlayStore

In order to check Active Tax Filer Status on your mobile Phone you can Install Tax Asan App from the PlayStore.

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Apart from verification of filer status through sms, FBR has also made the Active Taxpayers Status online where you only provide with your registration number, National Tax Number or Computerized National Identity Card Number, whichever applicable. You also have to give the date of being a filer, it can also be a past date to check your filer status in the past, and CAPTCHA code. Click the link below to verify your filer status:

Online Verification of Filer Status in Active Taxpayers List (ATL)

Apart from verification of filer status through sms, FBR has also made the Active Taxpayers Status online where you only provide with your registration number, National Tax Number or Computerized National Identity Card Number, whichever applicable. You also have to give the date of being a filer, it can also be a past date to check your filer status in the past, and CAPTCHA code. Click the link below to verify your filer status:

How to check your Active Filer Status

First open this link https://iris.fbr.gov.pk/#verifications and on the left menu “Active Taxpayer List (Income Tax)” then provide with your CNIC number, NTN, Passport Number or Registration/ Incorporation Number and then provide the given CAPTCHA to complete the process.

https://iris.fbr.gov.pk/#verifications

Active Taxpayers List (Excel File)

Download the Active Taxpayers List in MS Excel format.

https://www.fbr.gov.pk/Downloads/Document/3901/1

Active Taxpayers List (ATL) – Sales Tax

https://e.fbr.gov.pk/ATLSearchUtility.aspx

Online NTN/STRN Inquiry – e-FBR

For online NTN/STRN Enquiry use the following link:

https://iris.fbr.gov.pk/#verifications

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    • Muhammad Waheed Ensari says:

      Are you ready to File your Tax Return
      Tax year 2024: What to do at the end of the Tax Year

      List of things to do, documents to gather/ prepare, details to be fetched, evidences to be collected depends on types of taxpayers and business sector that they are operating in.

      Document Checklist for Income Tax Return Filing
      Important documents that one must have while Filing Income Tax returns are as follows:
      • Salary slips issued by the employer (in case of a salaried person)
      • Tax deduction certificate from the employer (in case of a salaried person)
      • Detail of Income earned from all sources
      • Tax deduction evidence (all deductions)
      • Detail of assets, liabilities, personal expenses and wealth reconciliation (Individual taxpayer)
      • Financial Statements in case of Businesses (whether individual/ corporate)
      • Additional documents depending on return’s complexity
      Tax computation / working for each and every Income head is different to calculate tax payable/ refundable.

      What your tax file should contain
      • Evidence of income earned/ source of income
      • Salary slips/ copies of cheques
      • Evidence of income(s) earned on all head of income
      • Expenses incurred, assets purchased, liabilities undertaken
      • Tax computation for all income heads
      • Bank statements
      • Tax deduction certificate from the employer
      • Bank statement / deduction certificate for Tax deduction on cash withdrawal
      • Certificate for tax deduction on telephone/ internet usage, section 236
      • Any other tax deducted for a salaried person, this will add to advance tax paid/ deducted and any access tax paid is liable to be refunded
      • Cheques along with bank statement for rent received from property
      • Rent agreement(s) in case of property Income. Because rent agreements change almost each year and it is important to have updated agreement(s) in case of you need to re-visit them at later stages.
      • The individuals are also required to file Wealth Statement under section 116 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
      Feel free to contact us for initial advice regarding any income tax matter or for filing of Income Tax Return.

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