Pakistan Tax Blog

Stay updated with the latest FBR laws, tax slabs, and prize bond results in Pakistan.

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Pakistan Tax & FBR Updates Blog

Welcome to the TaxCalcPK blog — practical guides on filing returns, calculating withholding tax, and understanding new fiscal year rules for Pakistan. TaxCalc PK is built and maintained by a single developer who tracks Federal Board of Revenue notifications, Finance Act amendments, and budget proposals to keep these guides current for salaried employees, freelancers, property owners, and business owners across Pakistan.

Whether you're trying to figure out how much tax your salary will attract in 2026-27, looking for the latest prize bond draw results, or want to understand whether to register your imported phone with PTA — you'll find a step-by-step guide here. Every article is cross-checked against the official FBR Income Tax Ordinance 2001, Finance Act 2026, and SBP regulations before publication.

What You'll Find Here

Our articles cover four main categories:

  • Tax Calculators & Slabs: Salary tax, rental income, withholding tax, property CGT, and PTA mobile duty — with worked examples for the most common scenarios.
  • FBR Compliance & Filing: How to become a filer, file your annual return, generate a PSID, reset your IRIS password, and respond to FBR notices.
  • Budget Analysis: Plain-language breakdowns of every federal budget's impact on salaried individuals, businesses, and property owners.
  • Prize Bonds & News: Draw schedules, winning lists, and tax deductions on prize bond winnings in Pakistan.

How This Blog Is Written

Every article is written and reviewed by Bilal Hassan, the developer who builds and maintains TaxCalc PK: rates are checked against FBR rate cards and Finance Act provisions, examples use realistic Pakistani income and asset figures, and sources are cited on the page — see how we verify rates. Guides are written specifically for the Pakistani tax context, with filer vs non-filer distinctions, provincial variations (Punjab, Sindh, KP, Balochistan), and references to the relevant SROs and gazette notifications where available.

We update articles whenever FBR issues a new circular, a budget is announced, or a tax slab changes — so the information you read here reflects the most current rules at the time of publication. If you spot something that looks outdated or incorrect, please email us at admin@taxcalcpk.com — we investigate every report.

Section 154B — 5% Tax on Social Media Income
September 10, 2026 8 min read
Section 154B — 5% Tax on Social Media Income
Finance Act 2026's new Section 154B: banks now deduct 5% from social media revenue. Minimum tax vs final tax, and the unresolved 1%-or-5% question.
IMF & Pakistan Tax Policy — FY2026-27
Aug 20, 2026 7 min read
IMF & Pakistan Tax Policy — FY2026-27
How the IMF programme shapes Pakistan's tax policy, what Finance Act 2026 confirmed, and what is still only a proposal.
What is PSID? — FBR Payment Guide
August 18, 2026 14 min read
What is PSID? — FBR Payment Guide
What a PSID is and how to generate one: a step-by-step guide to paying FBR tax through JazzCash, Easypaisa or a bank, how it connects to filer status, and common errors. 2026-27.
NTN Number Check Online Pakistan 2026-27
August 18, 2026 8 min read
NTN Number Check Online Pakistan 2026-27
A complete guide to checking an NTN online in Pakistan: verify an NTN on FBR's IRIS portal and check your ATL status.
FBR IRIS Password Reset Guide 2026-27
August 18, 2026 7 min read
FBR IRIS Password Reset Guide 2026-27
Forgot your FBR IRIS password? A step-by-step guide to IRIS 2.0's Forgot Password and Account Recovery routes, with the password rules and helpline timings.
Capital Gains Tax Pakistan — Property & Shares
August 18, 2026 12 min read
Capital Gains Tax Pakistan — Property & Shares
A complete guide to capital gains tax in Pakistan on property, shares and mutual funds: CGT slabs, how it is calculated, and legal saving tips.
Advance Tax Pakistan 2026-27 — Quarterly Payment Guide
August 18, 2026 11 min read
Advance Tax Pakistan 2026-27 — Quarterly Payment Guide
A complete guide to advance tax in Pakistan for 2026-27: quarterly instalments, how it is calculated, penalties and exemptions.
Zakat Deduction Bank Pakistan 2026-27 — How to Stop It
August 18, 2026 9 min read
Zakat Deduction Bank Pakistan 2026-27 — How to Stop It
How to stop Zakat being deducted from your bank account: the CZ-50 form, Nisab calculation, and National Savings certificates.
FBR Audit Notice Pakistan 2026-27 — Don't Panic
August 18, 2026 12 min read
FBR Audit Notice Pakistan 2026-27 — Don't Panic
Received an FBR audit notice? The types of notice, how to reply, the documents you need, and tips for avoiding an audit.
Bank Profit Tax Pakistan 2026-27 — Complete Guide
Updated August 18, 2026 12 min read
Bank Profit Tax Pakistan 2026-27 — Complete Guide
Tax on bank profit in Pakistan for 2026-27: filer vs non-filer rates, savings accounts, how the bank deducts it, and when that deduction is final tax with no refund.
PTA Mobile Tax Pakistan 2026-27 — Complete Guide
August 18, 2026 11 min read
PTA Mobile Tax Pakistan 2026-27 — Complete Guide
PTA tax on mobile phones in Pakistan for 2026-27: DIRBS registration, filer vs non-filer rates, and how to pay online.
Property Tax Pakistan 2026-27 Guide
August 18, 2026 12 min read
Property Tax Pakistan 2026-27 Guide
Learn about CGT slabs and WHT rates for filers and non-filers on property purchase and sale.
How to Become a Filer in Pakistan
August 18, 2026 5 min read
How to Become a Filer in Pakistan
How to become a filer in Pakistan: a step-by-step guide to FBR IRIS registration.
Section 7E Deemed Income Tax Guide 2026 — 1% Property
June 29, 2026 12 min read
Section 7E Deemed Income Tax Guide 2026 — 1% Property
Finance Act 2026 abolished Section 7E's 1% deemed income tax (tax year 2022–2026) from 1 July 2026. What it was, who was excluded, and a note for TY2026 returns.
Gold Rate Pakistan 2026 – 24K, 22K, 18K Complete Guide
June 28, 2026 9 min read
Gold Rate Pakistan 2026 – 24K, 22K, 18K Complete Guide
How gold is priced in Pakistan in 2026: 24K, 22K and 18K per tola and per gram, using the gold value calculator, tax on gold, and an investment guide.
USD to PKR Calculator 2026 — Daily Dollar Rate
June 28, 2026 7 min read
USD to PKR Calculator 2026 — Daily Dollar Rate
USD to PKR in 2026: how the rate is set (according to SBP), interbank vs open market, overseas remittances, and how the dollar rate affects PTA mobile tax. 11 currencies.
Property Tax Calculator 2026-27 — CGT & WHT Guide
June 27, 2026 11 min read
Property Tax Calculator 2026-27 — CGT & WHT Guide
How much tax applies to property in Pakistan in 2026-27? CGT holding-period slabs, WHT rates for filers and non-filers, real examples, and a complete guide for overseas Pakistani buyers.
WHT Calculator Pakistan 2026-27 — Rates & Sections
June 25, 2026 10 min read
WHT Calculator Pakistan 2026-27 — Rates & Sections
Calculate withholding tax in Pakistan for 2026-27: WHT rates on services, goods and contracts, a filer vs non-filer comparison, and the FBR sections behind them.
Rental Income Tax Calculator Pakistan 2026-27 — Guide
June 23, 2026 10 min read
Rental Income Tax Calculator Pakistan 2026-27 — Guide
How much tax applies to rental income in Pakistan in 2026-27? Real examples from Rs 25,000 to Rs 200,000 monthly rent, Section 155 WHT, and a guide for overseas Pakistani landlords.
Salary Tax Calculator 2026-27 — Take-Home Guide
June 23, 2026 9 min read
Salary Tax Calculator 2026-27 — Take-Home Guide
Calculate your take-home salary in Pakistan for 2026-27: real examples from Rs 50,000 to Rs 500,000, a comparison with last year, and the Finance Act 2026 slabs.
PTA Tax Calculator Pakistan 2026-27 — Mobile Tax Guide
June 21, 2026 10 min read
PTA Tax Calculator Pakistan 2026-27 — Mobile Tax Guide
How much PTA tax applies when you import a phone? Filer vs non-filer rates, CNIC vs passport registration, and a step-by-step payment guide for 2026-27.
Budget 2026-27 Salary Tax Relief — New Slabs Confirmed
June 12, 2026 8 min read
Budget 2026-27 Salary Tax Relief — New Slabs Confirmed
Pakistan Budget 2026-27 salary tax slabs confirmed. Cuts start above Rs 2.2m — lower brackets unchanged. Salaried surcharge abolished, with real examples.
Prize Bond Schedule 2026 — All Draw Dates
June 3, 2026 7 min read
Prize Bond Schedule 2026 — All Draw Dates
The complete Pakistan Prize Bond Schedule 2026, from CDNS's official schedule: dates, cities and prize amounts for every draw from Rs. 100 to Rs. 40,000, plus a withholding tax guide.
Naya Tax Return Form 2026 Complete Guide
May 20, 2026 8 min read
Naya Tax Return Form 2026 Complete Guide
The new return forms for Tax Year 2026 (draft 7 May, final 2 September 2026): what is new, and how salaried persons file their return.
Solar Panel Tax Pakistan 2026-27 — GST Rates
May 20, 2026 6 min read
Solar Panel Tax Pakistan 2026-27 — GST Rates
10% sales tax on solar panels and 18% on inverters: where the law says so, how it applies to a whole system, and the Finance Bill 2026's position.
FBR Tax Update May 2026
May 20, 2026 7 min read
FBR Tax Update May 2026
What FBR actually issued in May 2026: the draft TY2026 return forms, the Lahore and Rawalpindi valuation SROs, and §114B for non-filers.
Pakistan Budget 2026-27 Tax Changes Guide
May 19, 2026 9 min read
Pakistan Budget 2026-27 Tax Changes Guide
The tax changes Finance Act 2026 confirmed: salary slabs, super tax, property advance tax, mobile phones and the late-filer surcharge, with primary sources.
1500 Prize Bond List 15 May 2026
May 18, 2026 6 min read
1500 Prize Bond List 15 May 2026
1500 Prize Bond 15 May 2026 draw results, and the withholding tax on winners.
Freelancer Tax Pakistan 2026-27
May 15, 2026 6 min read
Freelancer Tax Pakistan 2026-27
FBR tax rules for freelancers in Pakistan, a filing guide, and tax-saving tips.
How to File a Tax Return in Pakistan
May 13, 2026 7 min read
How to File a Tax Return in Pakistan
A complete step-by-step guide to filing your income tax return on FBR IRIS.
Last reviewed: September 2026 — Bilal Hassan