Islamabad, October 1, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) announced on Wednesday that the release of the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) for the tax year 2025 has been postponed for 15 days.
Originally scheduled for October 1, the new ATL will now release on October 16, 2025. According to an FBR official, the delay was necessary because the government recently extended the deadline for income tax return filing until October 15, 2025. Since the ATL is based on verified returns, the new list can only be finalized once the extended filing period has officially ended.
“The new ATL for tax year 2025 is now set to release on October 16, immediately after the closing of the return filing window,” the official clarified.
The ATL is considered a vital document for taxpayers in Pakistan. Those whose names appear on the list benefit from reduced rates of withholding tax compared to non-filers and late-filers. This provides a significant incentive for individuals and businesses to file their returns on time.
In recent years, the FBR has modified the schedule of ATL issuance. Previously, the list was published on March 1 each year, based on returns filed up to the end of February. However, the new policy ties the ATL’s release directly to the tax return deadline, ensuring faster updates and closer alignment with the actual compliance timeline.