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Income Tax Return Filing Checklist

To file your income tax return in Pakistan you need your CNIC and NTN, income documents, certificates of tax already deducted, bank and asset details for the wealth statement, and any deduction receipts. Use the interactive checklist below — tick each item as you gather it and your progress saves automatically. When you are ready, send it to us and we file your return.

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Identity & registration

CNIC — copy of front and back
NTN (National Tax Number) — we can register this for you
FBR IRIS portal login and password
Mobile number and email registered with FBR

Income documents

Salary certificate or 12 months of salary slips (if employed)
Employer annual tax deduction certificate
Business income and expense records (if self-employed)
Freelance income and foreign remittance statements
Rental income details and tenancy agreement (if any)
Profit on bank savings / deposit certificate

Tax already deducted (withholding)

Bank withholding tax certificate
Withholding on mobile, internet and utility bills
Vehicle token / registration tax receipts
Withholding on property purchase or sale

Assets for the wealth statement

Bank statements for all accounts
Property details — purchase price and current value
Vehicle registration details
Investments — shares, mutual funds, prize bonds
Foreign assets, if any

Deductions and tax credits

Donation receipts to approved charities
Pension / life insurance / investment proof
Any tax credits you may be eligible for

What happens after you gather these?

Send the documents to us over WhatsApp or email. We register your NTN if needed, prepare your return and wealth statement, file them through the FBR IRIS portal, and confirm your place on the Active Taxpayer List — usually within a few working days.

Frequently asked questions

What documents do I need to file my income tax return in Pakistan?

You need your CNIC and NTN, your income documents (salary or business), certificates of tax already deducted, bank and asset details for the wealth statement, and any deduction receipts. This checklist covers all of them.

Do I need an NTN to file a return?

Yes. If you do not have an NTN, we register it for you as part of the filing service.

What is a wealth statement?

It is a declaration of your assets and liabilities filed with your return. You will need your bank, property, vehicle and investment details.

When is the income tax return due in Pakistan?

For individuals and AOPs it is usually due by 30 September, although the FBR can extend the date. File on time to stay on the Active Taxpayer List.

Can ADL file my return for me?

Yes. Gather the documents in this checklist and send them to us — we prepare and file your return and wealth statement, and confirm your ATL status.

Official source: FBR and IRIS portal. Governing law: Income Tax Ordinance, 2001. Last reviewed August 2026.

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