Checking your status helps you determine whether FBR recognizes you as an active taxpayer. Filer status can affect withholding tax rates on transactions such as property purchases, vehicle registration, banking, and dividends.

FBR Filer Status 2026 Check Online By CNIC

Follow these steps to check your name in the FBR Active Taxpayer List:

1. Visit the official FBR website at fbr.gov.pk.
2. Open the Active Taxpayer List (ATL) verification service.
3. Select CNIC as the search parameter for an individual.
4. Enter your 13-digit CNIC number without dashes.
5. Complete the captcha, if required.
6. Click the verification button to check your status.

The result will show whether your taxpayer record is active for the relevant tax year. You do not generally need to log in to your IRIS account for a public ATL verification.

FBR Filer Status Check By SMS 9966

If you do not have an internet connection, you can use the FBR SMS service to check your filer status.

Follow these steps:

1. Open the SMS application on your mobile phone.
2. Type ATL, followed by a space and your 13-digit CNIC.
3. Send the message to 9966.
4. Wait for the reply containing your taxpayer status.

Example: ATL 3520212345678

For AOPs or companies, the relevant NTN format may be used. Residents of Azad Jammu and Kashmir should check the applicable AJKATL format and instructions.

Note: Confirm the current SMS format and any applicable charges through official FBR guidance or your mobile operator.

Check Filer Status Through Tax Asaan App

The FBR Tax Asaan mobile application provides access to various tax-related services. Where ATL verification is available, you can use the app to check your taxpayer status.

1. Install the official Tax Asaan app from a trusted app store.
2. Open the application and locate the ATL or taxpayer verification service.
3. Enter the requested CNIC or NTN details.
4. Follow the instructions to view the result.

Always verify that you are using the official application.

Download the FBR Active Taxpayer List 2026

FBR publishes Active Taxpayer List information through its official channels. If a downloadable list is available, you can obtain it from the relevant ATL page and search for a taxpayer’s CNIC or NTN.

Check Active Taxpayer Status Online By CNIC

This option can be useful for businesses, accountants, and organizations that need to verify multiple taxpayers.

Difference Between Filer And Non-Filer

Feature	Active Filer	Non-Filer
ATL status	Listed as active	Not listed as active
Withholding tax	Often lower rates	Often higher rates
Property transactions	Applicable filer rates	Applicable non-filer rates
Vehicle transactions	Applicable filer rates	Applicable non-filer rates
Tax return	Must meet applicable filing requirements	May not have filed the required return

Actual tax rates depend on the transaction, the applicable tax law, and the taxpayer’s circumstances. Being an active filer does not automatically remove all tax obligations.

Filed Your Tax Return But ATL Status Is Inactive?

If you have submitted your income tax return but your name is not appearing as active, check the following:

• Confirm that your income tax return was successfully submitted in IRIS.
• Check your return acknowledgement and relevant tax year.
• Confirm whether any tax payable has been paid.
• If you filed late, check whether an ATL surcharge or other applicable requirement must be fulfilled.
• Allow time for the ATL record to update.

If the issue continues, contact FBR through its official support channels or raise a query through IRIS.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How can I check my FBR filer status by CNIC?

Visit the official FBR website and use the Active Taxpayer List (ATL) verification service.

2. What is the SMS code for checking filer status?

Send ATL [CNIC Number] to 9966, subject to FBR’s current instructions.

3. Is checking FBR filer status free?

Online verification is generally free, while SMS charges may apply.

4. What does Active mean on the ATL?

It means the taxpayer is listed as active under the applicable ATL rules.

5. How long does it take to update filer status?

The update depends on FBR processing and the ATL update schedule.

6. Can I check another person’s filer status?

Yes, the ATL allows public taxpayer-status verification using relevant CNIC or NTN details.

7. Where can I check my FBR filer status?

Visit the official FBR website: https://www.fbr.gov.pk/