Business Desk 
Jul 28, 2025
With the ease of digital tax filing, Pakistanis need to understand their tax filer status and comply with Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) regulations to avoid any adverse consequences.
The FBR categorises taxpayers as filers and non-filers. If you want to check the filter status in Pakistan, Gadinsider has got you covered.
Knowing your filer status can:
- Help you avoid excessive tax deductions
- Ensure smooth processing of car and property registrations
- Make you eligible for government benefits or contracts
- Improve your creditworthiness and financial credibility
How to check filter status in Pakistan
Method 1: Online verification via FBR ATL portal
Follow these simple steps:
- Go to the FBR official website: https://www.fbr.gov.pk
- Click on “Active Taxpayer List (ATL) – Income Tax”.
- Choose your category: Individual, Company, or AOP.
- Enter your 13-digit CNIC number (without dashes).
- Select the Tax Year (e.g., 2025).
- Fill in the captcha and click “Verify”.
It is worth noting that if your name appears, you are considered a filer. If not, you are a non-filer.
Method 2: SMS check via 9966
If you don’t have access to the internet, follow this method:
- Open your SMS app.
- Type your CNIC number (no dashes).
- Send it to 9966.
- You will receive a reply from FBR confirming your status.
- Notably, standard SMS charges are applied.
Meanwhile, there are various key points to remember:
- The Active Taxpayer List (ATL) is updated weekly (every Monday).
- Just filing a return doesn’t make you a filer. Your name is added to ATL after FBR processes it.
- Only trust official channels for status verification.
It is worth noting that being on the "Active Taxpayer List" provides various benefits, including substantially lower withholding taxes. Filers pay less on property and vehicle purchases than non-filers.
