Find out if you are on the FBR Active Taxpayer List. Use the official IRIS lookup or SMS method below, in seconds, without digging through old notices or logging into a portal you rarely use.
Knowing your exact status matters more than most people realise, since banks, property registrars, excise offices and even telecom operators check it automatically before applying withholding tax to your transaction. A quick check here can save you from an unpleasant surprise at the counter.
Verify whether your name appears on the FBR Active Taxpayer List using either official method below.
Use the Online Verification System button above for a CNIC or NTN lookup on FBR's own portal, or send the SMS shown above if you would rather check from your phone with no internet needed.
Type your 13 digit CNIC without dashes, or your NTN if you have one and prefer to search using it instead. For most individual taxpayers, the CNIC and NTN are the same, so either should return the same result.
FBR's system returns whether you are listed as an active filer or not, so you know in advance whether filer rates or non filer rates will apply to your next transaction.
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Active / Filer | You are on the Active Taxpayer List and eligible for lower withholding rates across property, vehicle, banking and other transactions. |
| Inactive / Non Filer | You are not on the list and higher withholding rates can apply until your status changes. |
The Active Taxpayer List is not a one time snapshot. It is refreshed periodically as FBR processes newly filed returns and late filers, which means your status can move from inactive to active shortly after your return clears processing. Because the list is compiled centrally and then made available for automated lookups, there is normally a short lag between filing your return and seeing your status change on the official portal.
The Active Taxpayer List, known as the ATL, is the official list published by the FBR of persons who have filed their income tax return for the relevant tax year. Banks, property registrars, vehicle registration offices, telecom companies and many businesses check this list to decide which withholding tax rate to apply to you, rather than asking you to prove your status manually each time.
These three terms are often used loosely as if they mean the same thing, but they describe different stages. Your NTN is simply your registration number with FBR. Being on the ATL means you have actually filed a return for the relevant tax year and your name currently appears on the published list. Filer status, in everyday use, usually just means currently on the ATL. You can have an NTN for years without ever appearing on the ATL if you have not filed a return, which is a common source of confusion for first time checkers.
If you filed your return but your status still shows inactive, wait a few days for the FBR to update the list, then check again. If the problem continues, contact FBR or our team.
Use the FBR IRIS Portal or Online Verification System buttons above, or send the SMS shown above, all three are official FBR methods.
The list is updated periodically, so it can take a few days after your return is processed for your status to change. Also double check that your return was submitted completely and accepted, not left incomplete.
Yes, both buttons link directly to FBR's own IRIS portal and verification system. We do not store, process or see any CNIC or NTN you enter there, that happens entirely on FBR's own site.
No. Checking through FBR's official portal or SMS system is free, with no limit on how often you can check.
The ATL is a public list intended for exactly this kind of verification, which is why banks and registrars are able to check any CNIC before a transaction.
Yes. The ATL is tied to a specific tax year, so you generally need to file each year to remain on the current list and keep receiving filer rates.
Having an NTN only means you are registered with FBR. You only become an active filer once you have filed a return for the relevant year and your name appears on the published ATL.