Income Tax

Dealing with tax notices can be stressful. Audits are even more daunting. Understanding tax notice and audit services in Pakistan helps ease the burden. Taxation is a critical aspect of any country’s financial system. In Pakistan, tax compliance is essential for businesses and individuals alike. Receiving a tax notice or undergoing an audit can be overwhelming, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the process. This blog post will guide you through the importance and scope of tax notice and audit services in Pakistan. We’ll explore how these services work, why they are important, and how they can help you stay compliant

Hey there, Shahzad here 👋 I’ve been working with business owners, freelancers, and salaried professionals in Pakistan for over two decades now. And let me be real with you—tax preparation in Pakistan is still a mystery for most people. The truth is: filing taxes in Pakistan isn’t just about avoiding penalties. It’s about unlocking financial stability, gaining legal protection, and positioning yourself for long-term growth and respect—whether you’re running a business, freelancing internationally, or working a 9-to-5 job. I’ve personally helped hundreds of individuals and SMEs transition from tax anxiety to tax confidence. So in this guide, I’m not just

Hi, I’m Shahzad Ahmad Mirza — a professional legal tax advisor and digital business coach. If you’ve ever hesitated to file your tax return in Pakistan, or asked yourself, “Why should I become a filer anyway?”, this article is for you. Let me be honest with you: filing taxes in Pakistan is not just a legal obligation — it’s a powerful move toward financial credibility, long-term wealth, and peace of mind. Over the years, I’ve guided salaried individuals, freelancers, business owners, and investors through the tax system, and I’ve seen how life changes once someone is on the Active Taxpayer

Hi, I’m Shahzad Ahmad Mirza. Over the past 20+ years of working with individuals, freelancers, and businesses in Pakistan, I’ve realized one universal truth: tax season is only stressful if your documents are a mess. Filing your income tax return through the FBR IRIS system is already technical — but trying to do it without well-kept receipts, payment proofs, and income records? That’s a disaster waiting to happen. Whether you’re salaried, self-employed, or running a small business, this guide will walk you through exactly how to organize your receipts and financial records — the way I coach my clients and

Hello, I’m Shahzad Ahmad Mirza, a seasoned legal tax advisor with over two decades of experience assisting small businesses in navigating Pakistan’s tax system. Filing tax returns can seem daunting, but with the right guidance, it becomes a manageable and even empowering process. Let’s walk through the essential steps to ensure your small business remains compliant and benefits from the available tax provisions. 1. Understanding the Importance of Tax Compliance Filing tax returns is not just a legal obligation; it’s a testament to your business’s credibility and financial health. Compliance: 2. Registering Your Business with the Federal Board of Revenue

Hello, I’m Shahzad Ahmad Mirza, a seasoned legal tax advisor with over two decades of experience guiding individuals and businesses through Pakistan’s intricate tax landscape. Today, I aim to clarify two pivotal components of our tax system: Advance Tax and Withholding Tax. While these terms are often used interchangeably, they serve distinct functions. A clear understanding of both is essential for ensuring compliance and optimizing your tax strategy. 1. What is Advance Tax? Advance Tax refers to the tax payments made periodically throughout the fiscal year, based on the taxpayer’s estimated income. This proactive approach ensures that tax liabilities are

Hi, I’m Shahzad Ahmad Mirza. I’ve spent the past 20+ years helping individuals, freelancers, and business owners across Pakistan file their taxes properly, stay compliant, and most importantly — avoid unnecessary penalties. And I can tell you with full confidence: most tax issues don’t come from fraud — they come from simple mistakes. The kind of mistakes that can cost you your spot on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL). Or delay your tax refund for months. Or worse — trigger an audit. So today, I’m going to walk you through the most common tax mistakes people make in Pakistan, how

Hey, Shahzad here 👋 Over the past 20+ years as a legal tax advisor and business coach, I’ve seen one thing slow down Pakistani taxpayers more than anything else: manual tax filing. The errors, the confusion, the late-night Google searches trying to decode FBR’s IRIS portal — you’ve been there, right? But here’s the good news… Tax preparation software in Pakistan has finally caught up. No more confusing spreadsheets. No more guesswork. No more waiting on an accountant who disappears a week before the deadline. Today, I’ll walk you through the top tax filing software in Pakistan for 2025 that

Hey, Shahzad here. Let me say this upfront — filing taxes in Pakistan isn’t always fun. But it’s also not that complicated… if you know what you’re doing. Still, every tax season, I see people — smart, hardworking individuals — mess up their returns in ways that cost them money, refunds, or worse… get them flagged by FBR’s automated system. And here’s the frustrating part: most of these tax filing mistakes are completely avoidable. So today, I’m going to walk you through the most common tax filing errors I’ve seen in my 20+ years of helping salaried individuals, freelancers, and

Hey, Shahzad here. Let me guess — you’re a freelancer in Pakistan earning through Upwork, Fiverr, PeoplePerHour, or even just direct clients via email or WhatsApp. You’re getting paid via Payoneer, maybe sometimes via Wise, and everything’s working fine… Until you hear a sentence that flips your mood: “You know FBR’s tracking freelance income now, right?” And suddenly, you’re wondering: You’re not alone. As a tax consultant and digital business trainer, I’ve personally guided hundreds of freelancers — designers, writers, developers, VA’s, video editors, even TikTok creators — through Pakistani tax compliance. And here’s the truth: Freelancers in Pakistan are