Do you need to file a tax return?
Five questions, based on the conditions in section 114 of the Income Tax Ordinance. One yes is enough to create the obligation, so most people finish in a tap or two.
Question 1 of 5
Was your income above Rs 600,000 in the last year?
That is Rs 50,000 a month, from salary, business, freelancing or any combination.
Common questions
- Who is required to file an income tax return in Pakistan?
- Section 114 of the Income Tax Ordinance requires a return from anyone with taxable income above the threshold, and separately from anyone who owns immovable property, owns a vehicle above 1000cc, holds an NTN, has a commercial electricity connection, or is a member of a chamber or professional body.
- What if my income is below the taxable limit?
- You may still be required to file because of property, a vehicle or an NTN, and even where you are not, filing voluntarily puts you on the Active Taxpayers List and halves the withholding tax you pay on banking and vehicle transactions.
- Do students and housewives need to file?
- Only if one of the conditions applies, most commonly owning property or a vehicle in their own name. Many people are surprised to find a plot registered in their name creates the obligation.
- What happens if I was required to file and did not?
- The FBR can issue a notice under section 114(4) requiring the return, and a penalty under section 182 follows. Filing before the notice arrives is always cheaper.
Want us to handle it instead?
A calculator gives you the number. Filing it correctly, on time, and defending it if the FBR asks questions is the part we do.