📅 Updated for 2026 – Step-by-Step Guide for Pakistanis

If you want to become a Filer, avoid penalties, and stay legally compliant — this guide explains how to file your income tax return online using IRIS FBR Portal in simple steps.

We’ll make it easy — with clear steps + Roman Urdu explanations 🇵🇰

🏛️ 1️⃣ What Is IRIS FBR Portal?

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) manages Pakistan’s tax system.

The IRIS portal is the official online system where you:

✔ File income tax return
✔ Become Active Taxpayer (Filer)
✔ Submit wealth statement
✔ Pay tax online
✔ Check tax status

Roman Urdu:
“IRIS aik online system hai jahan aap ghar beth kar apna tax return file kar saktay hain.”

👤 2️⃣ Who Must File Income Tax Return in Pakistan?

You should file return if:

✔ You are salaried person
✔ You run a business
✔ You are freelancer
✔ You own property
✔ You have bank transactions
✔ You want to become Filer

Even if income is low — filing return is beneficial.

Roman Urdu:
“Agar aap ki income zyada nahi bhi hai, phir bhi return file karna behtar hai takay aap filer ban jayein.”

🧾 3️⃣ What You Need Before Filing

Keep these ready:

📌 CNIC number
📌 Registered mobile number
📌 Email address
📌 Salary certificate (if salaried)
📌 Bank statement
📌 Business details (if applicable)

Roman Urdu:
“Return file karne se pehle apne documents ready rakhein warna form fill karte waqt problem hogi.”

🔐 4️⃣ How to Register on IRIS (If New User)

If you don’t have IRIS account:

🪜 Step-by-Step Registration

1️⃣ Go to official FBR website
2️⃣ Click on e-Enrollment
3️⃣ Enter:

• CNIC number

• Mobile number (registered on your CNIC)

• Email address

4️⃣ You will receive a verification code
5️⃣ Create password
6️⃣ Login to IRIS portal

Roman Urdu:
“Mobile number zaroor CNIC par registered hona chahiye warna OTP nahi aayega.”

🖥️ 5️⃣ How to File Income Tax Return on IRIS (Step-by-Step)

Now main part — Filing Return 👇

🪜 Step 1: Login to IRIS

✔ Enter CNIC
✔ Enter password
✔ Click login

🪜 Step 2: Select Tax Year

1️⃣ Click Declaration
2️⃣ Choose relevant Tax Year (2026 etc.)
3️⃣ Click File Return

Roman Urdu:
“Hamesha current tax year select karein warna return reject ho sakta hai.”

🪜 Step 3: Fill Personal Information

✔ Name
✔ Address
✔ Employer (if salaried)
✔ Business type (if business)

Double-check everything carefully.

🪜 Step 4: Enter Income Details

For Salaried Person:

✔ Salary income
✔ Tax already deducted

For Business:

✔ Total sales
✔ Expenses
✔ Profit

For Freelancer:

✔ Foreign income
✔ Bank credits

Roman Urdu:
“Jitni income hai woh sahi sahi likhein. Ghalat amount likhne se future mein notice aa sakta hai.”

🪜 Step 5: Fill Tax Credits (If Any)

✔ Zakat paid
✔ Insurance
✔ Investment

These can reduce your payable tax.

🪜 Step 6: Complete Wealth Statement

This is mandatory.

You must declare:

✔ Bank balance
✔ Property
✔ Vehicle
✔ Cash in hand

Roman Urdu:
“Wealth statement ignore na karein — ye sab se important part hota hai.”

🪜 Step 7: Submit Return

✔ Review everything
✔ Click Submit
✔ Enter PIN code received on mobile

After submission:

✔ You receive confirmation
✔ Status becomes “Submitted”

💰 6️⃣ How to Pay Tax (If Payable)

If system shows tax payable:

1️⃣ Generate PSID number
2️⃣ Pay via:

• Online banking

• ATM

• Bank branch

After payment — system auto updates.

Roman Urdu:
“PSID generate karke bank app se bhi payment ho jati hai — branch jana zaroori nahi.”

📊 7️⃣ How to Check Filer Status

After filing:

✔ Wait few days
✔ Check Active Taxpayer List (ATL)

Your name will appear as Active Filer

Benefits:

✔ Lower withholding tax
✔ Lower property tax
✔ Easier visa process
✔ Better financial record

⚠️ 8️⃣ Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Wrong income amount
❌ Ignoring wealth statement
❌ Not declaring bank balance
❌ Filing without documents
❌ Forgetting submission PIN

Roman Urdu:
“Submit button dabana kaafi nahi — PIN confirm karna zaroori hota hai.”

⏳ 9️⃣ Deadline for Filing Return

Usually deadline:

📅 30 September (may extend)

Late filing can cause:

✔ Penalty
✔ Non-filer status
✔ Higher tax deduction

❓ 1️⃣0️⃣ FAQs – IRIS Tax Return Pakistan

Q1: Is it difficult to file return?
👉 Nahi — agar documents ready hon to 20–30 minutes lagte hain.

Q2: Can I file without income?
✔ Yes — you can file Nil Return.

Q3: What if I made mistake after submission?
✔ You can file Revised Return.

Q4: Is accountant necessary?
👉 Simple salaried case mein zaroori nahi.

Q5: Can freelancer file easily?
✔ Yes — just declare foreign income correctly.

🏁 Final Advice (Very Important)

✔ Har saal return file karein
✔ Documents safe rakhein
✔ Wealth statement sahi fill karein
✔ Time par file karein

Roman Urdu Final Tip:
“Filer banna zaroori hai — warna property, car, aur banking transactions par zyada tax dena parta hai.”