Income Tax Return Filing 2026
in Pakistan
Filing your income tax return with Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) through the IRIS portal has never been more straightforward. At Irshad & Company, our chartered and registered tax consultants handle every step for you — so your return is filed accurately, on time, and fully compliant.
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Download Your Tax Year 2026 Document Checklist
19 document categories — salary certificates, bank statements, property details, withholding certificates, and more. Prepared by our team in line with FBR IRIS requirements.
⇩ Download Free Checklist (PDF)What's Included in Our ITR Filing Service
When you engage Irshad & Company for income tax return filing, you receive a complete, end-to-end service. There are no hidden tasks left to you — we take full ownership of the process.
NTN Verification & Registration
We verify your existing National Tax Number (NTN) on IRIS or assist with fresh NTN registration if you are a first-time filer or recently became eligible.
Income Computation & Reconciliation
Our tax professionals accurately compute your taxable income from all sources — salary, business, rental, capital gains, and foreign remittances — ensuring complete FBR compliance.
Wealth Statement Preparation
We prepare and reconcile your Wealth Statement — including movable and immovable assets, liabilities, and personal expenses — to match FBR's format precisely.
Tax Deductions & Credits Optimisation
We identify every allowable deduction — zakat, donations to approved NPOs, foreign tax credits, and investment allowances — to lawfully minimise your tax liability.
e-Filing on FBR IRIS Portal
Your completed return is submitted directly through the official IRIS portal. We handle all digital signatures and OTP verifications on your behalf.
FBR Acknowledgement & ATL Status
Once filed, we send you the official FBR acknowledgment receipt and confirm your placement on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL), which entitles you to reduced withholding tax rates.
Client Review Before Filing
We never file your return without your approval. We explain every figure — income, deductions, wealth statement — so you know exactly what's being submitted to FBR on your behalf.
Who Needs to File an Income Tax Return in 2026?
Under the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 (as amended), the following categories of individuals and entities are legally required to file their annual income tax return with FBR for Tax Year 2026 (July 2025 – June 2026).
All companies must file — regardless of size, profit/loss status, or whether income is exempt.
Annual income or salary exceeding Rs. 600,000 requires filing.
Property over 500 sq. yards in specified areas — filing is mandatory.
Engine capacity 1000cc or more — you must file.
Having an NTN automatically requires annual return filing.
Annual commercial/industrial electricity bill exceeding Rs. 500,000 — filing required.
Resident Pakistanis with foreign income/assets must file both foreign income statement and local return.
Registered with medical, engineering, law, or accountancy councils — filing is mandatory.
All NPOs regardless of income or activity must file annual returns.
If your income is subject to final tax regime, return filing is still required.
Share Your Documents
Use our Tax Year 2026 checklist to gather your documents. Share securely via WhatsApp or email.
We Compute & Verify
Our team calculates your total income, deductions, and tax liability using latest FBR slabs and exemptions.
We File on IRIS
We submit your complete verified return on FBR IRIS portal — accurate, on time, fully compliant.
You Receive Confirmation
You get the filed return acknowledgment. We maintain your records for annual reference and audits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about income tax return filing in Pakistan for Tax Year 2026.
The standard deadline is September 30, 2026 for salaried individuals and business owners (Tax Year July 2025 – June 2026). FBR may grant extensions — but we recommend filing early to avoid last-minute IRIS portal congestion and to secure your ATL status promptly.
Under the Income Tax Ordinance 2001, a penalty of Rs. 40,000 or 0.1% of income tax payable per month applies (whichever is higher). You also lose ATL status — meaning higher withholding tax rates on banking, property, and vehicle transactions.
Yes — overseas Pakistanis who own property, a bank account, shares, or any other asset in Pakistan must file an income tax return. Filing is the only way to appear on the ATL. Our team assists overseas clients via email and WhatsApp — no in-person visit required.
Download our free Tax Year 2026 checklist above — it covers all 19 document categories including bank statements, salary certificates, property/vehicle details, withholding certificates, and foreign remittance documents.
For straightforward cases, we typically complete filing within 24–48 hours of receiving all documents. Complex cases (multiple income sources, foreign assets, business income) may take 2–3 working days.