Every salaried employee in Pakistan who meets FBR's filing criteria must submit an annual income tax return through the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) IRIS portal. Filing keeps you on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL), cuts withholding tax on banking transactions, and avoids penalties for non-compliance.
This guide explains how salaried tax filing works in Pakistan for tax year 2025–2026 — what documents you need, how IRIS works, and when professional help beats filing on your own.
Who must file a salaried return?
You generally need to file if your annual salary exceeds the taxable threshold set by FBR, if you have additional income (rent, investments, freelance work), or if you want active filer (ATL) status. Even when tax was fully deducted at source by your employer, filing reconciles your total income, claims deductions, and confirms your filer status.
Documents for salaried FBR filing
Prepare your CNIC, employer salary certificate or payslips for the full tax year, Form 181 (where applicable), bank statements, proof of investments or insurance premiums, rent receipts if claiming property-related items, and your prior-year return if you filed before. Missing documents are the main reason returns get delayed or revised.
Filing on IRIS vs using a tax consultant
You can log into iris.fbr.gov.pk and file yourself, use a guided online portal, or work with a chartered accountant who reviews your return before FBR submission. DIY works for simple cases; consultant-reviewed filing reduces errors on deductions, wealth statement items, and employer-reported income mismatches — common audit triggers.
I&Y Associates combines online convenience with FCA review: complete a guided interview, upload documents, and our consultants submit to FBR IRIS on your behalf from Rs. 3,500.