Karachi, July 27, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has implemented new, streamlined methods for taxpayers to verify their active status, which is essential for availing tax benefits. Individuals and businesses can now easily confirm their eligibility through several accessible channels.
Online Verification: The most convenient method for verifying active taxpayer status is through the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) available on the FBR’s official website. This online portal offers a direct and efficient way to check one’s status, ensuring that taxpayers can quickly ascertain their eligibility.
SMS Verification: For those who prefer a faster alternative, the FBR has introduced SMS-based verification. This method allows taxpayers to verify their status with a simple text message:
• Individuals: Type “ATL (space) 13-digit CNIC” and send to 9966.
• Associations of Persons (AOPs) and Companies: Type “ATL (space) 7-digit NTN” and send to 9966.
• Individuals in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK): Type “AJKATL (space) CNIC (without dashes)” and send to 9966.
• AOPs and Companies in AJK: Type “AJKATL (space) 11-digit NTN (without dashes)” and send to 9966.
Downloading the ATL: Taxpayers can also download the ATL directly from the FBR’s website. It’s important to note that, following amendments to the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 through the Finance Act 2018, the Active Taxpayers List of AJK is now considered equivalent to the ATL (Income Tax). This update simplifies the process for AJK taxpayers, ensuring their compliance status is recognized seamlessly.
These multiple verification options underscore the FBR’s commitment to enhancing taxpayer convenience and transparency within the tax administration process. By offering various methods, the FBR aims to accommodate different preferences and ensure that all taxpayers have easy access to their status information.
The introduction of these streamlined verification methods is part of the FBR’s broader effort to improve the efficiency of tax administration and compliance. By making it easier for taxpayers to verify their status, the FBR hopes to encourage greater participation in the tax system and ensure that more individuals and businesses can benefit from tax incentives.
The FBR continues to monitor and update its systems to provide better services to taxpayers. These efforts are aimed at fostering a more transparent and user-friendly tax environment in Pakistan.