Umair Ar Mughal

Important update: Section 7E (deemed rental income tax on property) was repealed under the Finance Act 2026-27. If you’re reading older guidance — including our own previous version of this post — that treats 7E as an active, ongoing obligation, that information is now outdated. This page explains what Section 7E was, why it was … Read more

If you’re importing or exporting through Pakistan, you’ll run into both PSW (Pakistan Single Window) and WeBOC (Web-Based One Customs) — here’s what each actually does and which one you’ll be using for what. WeBOC — Customs Clearance WeBOC is Pakistan Customs’ electronic system for filing customs declarations (Goods Declarations), managing duty payments, and clearing … Read more

If you’re buying or selling property in Pakistan, the tax rules changed materially under the Finance Act 2026-27 — the old multi-slab structure for withholding tax on property transactions was replaced with flat rates, and a few exemptions were added. If you’re working from an older guide (including our own previous version of this post), … Read more

Section 116(3) of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 requires certain taxpayers to file a Wealth Statement alongside their income tax return — a declaration, filed through FBR IRIS, of everything you own (assets) and owe (liabilities) as of the tax year-end, and how your net wealth changed from the previous year. Who Has to File … Read more

If you earn through Fiverr, Upwork, or similar platforms as a Pakistani freelancer, you’re required to declare that income and file a return just like any other earner — the “it’s foreign platform income, FBR won’t know” assumption is wrong and increasingly risky, since banks now report foreign inward remittances that FBR can cross-check against … Read more

If you don’t have internet access handy but need to check whether you’re on FBR‘s Active Taxpayer List, SMS is the fastest fallback — no app, no login, works on any phone with a SIM signal. How to Check Filer Status via SMS Open your messaging app Type your 13-digit CNIC number, without dashes Send … Read more