Income Tax

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

Hey, Shahzad here. If you’ve ever stared blankly at the FBR IRIS portal, wondering what the heck goes where… trust me, you’re not alone. I’ve coached salaried individuals, freelancers, and small business owners across Pakistan — and almost every one of them felt overwhelmed the first time they tried to file their tax return online. And I get it. The portal isn’t exactly user-friendly. No tooltips. No helpful reminders. And let’s not even talk about the confusing form numbers. But here’s the good news. Once you know how to navigate the IRIS system, filing your return takes less than an

Hey, Shahzad here. If you’re a salaried person living in Pakistan, I’ve got news for you. You’re probably already paying taxes every month — but chances are, you have no idea what’s actually being deducted, how much you’re legally liable to pay, or even whether you can claim some of that money back. As a legal tax advisor, I’ve worked with hundreds of salaried professionals across Pakistan — teachers, engineers, designers, bankers — and almost every one of them has asked me this question at some point: “Do I really need to file my tax return if it’s already deducted

Hello, Shahzad here. I’m a professional tax advisor with over 20 years of experience helping individuals, business owners, and freelancers across Pakistan navigate the tax system with confidence. And one of the first steps I guide every client through — whether they’re salaried, self-employed, or running a full-scale company — is FBR registration. Here’s the good news: registering with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is not as complicated as people think. But here’s the bad news: most people either don’t do it right — or don’t do it at all. In this article, I’ll walk you through how to