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Remitted Abroad Tax Calculator 2026
Calculate the advance tax on amounts remitted abroad through credit, debit or prepaid cards in Pakistan under Section 236Y. Enter the amount and your filer status to see the 236Y tax and total cost for 2025-2026. Become a filer by registering an NTN to halve the rate.
Updated for Tax Year 2025-2026
Based on Section 236Y (advance, adjustable)
Filers 5% / Non-Filers 10%
Used by cardholders across Pakistan
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Calculate your tax on amounts remitted abroad
Remitted Abroad Tax Calculator
Section 236Y - Card Payments Abroad - 2025-26- Filer (ATL)5%
- Non-Filer (non-ATL)10%
How to Use the Remitted Abroad Tax Calculator
- Choose filer status (Filer/Non-Filer)
- Enter the amount remitted abroad
- Click Calculate to see the 236Y tax
- Review tax and total cost
- Share the link, download PDF or consult
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Quick answers About Tax on Amounts Remitted Abroad
What is Section 236Y
An advance tax banks collect on amounts remitted abroad through credit, debit or prepaid cards.
What is the rate?
5% for filers (ATL) and 10% for non-filers on the gross amount remitted abroad via card.
What does it apply to?
Foreign card payments - subscriptions, online purchases, fees and other payments to non-residents.
Is it a final tax?
No - it is an advance, adjustable tax that can be claimed back in your annual return.
Which year is covered?
Tax Year 2025-2026 (the rate has remained 5% / 10%).
| Taxpayer Status | Rate on Amount Remitted | Status of Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Filer (on ATL) | 5% | Adjustable |
| Non-Filer (not on ATL) | 10% | Adjustable |
Worked Examples: 236Y Tax on Card Payments Abroad
| Amount Remitted Abroad | Tax Filer (5%) | Tax Non-Filer (10%) |
|---|---|---|
| 10,000 | 500 | 1,000 |
| 50,000 | 2,500 | 5,000 |
| 100,000 | 5,000 | 10,000 |
| 250,000 | 12,500 | 25,000 |
| 500,000 | 25,000 | 50,000 |
Who Should Use This Remitted Abroad Tax Calculator?
Online shoppers
Freelancers paying for tools
Students paying fees abroad
Travellers
Subscription users
Importers & traders
Companies & AOPs
Overseas Pakistanis
Common Mistakes With Tax on Amounts Remitted Abroad
- Not realising card payments abroad carry 236Y tax.
- Paying 10% as a non-filer instead of 5% as a filer.
- Treating it as a final tax (it is adjustable).
- Forgetting to claim the deducted tax in the return.
- Assuming inward remittances are taxed (they are not under 236Y).
Remitted Abroad Tax Calculator for All Major Cities
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- Sialkot
- Peshawar
- Sargodha
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- Multan
Frequently Asked Questions About Remitted Abroad Tax Calculator 2026
What is the tax on amounts remitted abroad in Pakistan for 2025-2026?
Under Section 236Y, banks collect advance tax on amounts remitted abroad through credit, debit or prepaid cards at 5% for filers and 10% for non-filers.
How much 236Y tax on a PKR 100,000 card payment abroad?
On PKR 100,000 remitted abroad, a filer pays 5% which is PKR 5,000 (total PKR 105,000), while a non-filer pays 10%, PKR 10,000 (total PKR 110,000).
What transactions does 236Y apply to?
It applies to payments to non-residents via credit, debit or prepaid cards – foreign subscriptions, online purchases, fees and similar card payments abroad.
Do non-filers pay more under 236Y?
Yes – non-filers pay 10% versus 5% for filers. Becoming a filer by registering an NTN and filing your return halves the rate.
Is this remitted abroad tax calculator free?
Yes, it is completely free, provided for educational and estimation purposes for cardholders.
Is 236Y a final tax or adjustable?
It is an advance, adjustable tax. The amount collected can be adjusted against your annual liability or refunded when you file your return.
Who collects the 236Y tax?
Every banking company collects it at the time of transfer of any sum remitted outside Pakistan on a credit, debit or prepaid card transaction with a person abroad.
Is money received from abroad taxed under 236Y?
No. Section 236Y applies to amounts remitted abroad (outward) via cards. Inward remittances received in Pakistan are not taxed under this section.
How can I reduce this tax?
Ensure you are on the ATL so the rate is 5% rather than 10%, and claim the deducted tax in your return. Our team can register your NTN and file for you.
How can I check my ATL (Filer) status?
Simply type “ATL [space] your 13-digit CNIC” and SMS it to 9966, or verify your Active Taxpayer status on the FBR website.
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