Tax and government offices
A notice from FBR
You can prepare on your own, but a lawyer will improve your chances.
FBR notices usually ask you to file a missing return, explain income or assets, or answer an audit. A simple notice about a missing return you can often handle yourself on IRIS. Notices about amended assessments, audits or large demands are best answered with a tax advisor or tax lawyer.
The law
Income Tax Ordinance 2001 (e.g. sections 114, 122, 176)
What to do
- 1
Find the section number and the reply date on the notice. Do not miss the date: penalties and one-sided orders follow.
- 2
Log in to IRIS (iris.fbr.gov.pk) and open the notice there. Replies and documents are submitted online.
- 3
If the notice is only about a missing return, file the return and reply with its acknowledgement.
- 4
If you need more time, request an extension on IRIS before the deadline.
Keep these ready
- The notice (download it from IRIS)
- Previous tax returns and wealth statements
- Salary certificates and bank statements
- Property or vehicle papers, if asked about assets
When to get a lawyer
Get a tax advisor for audits, amended assessments, demands you dispute, or bank account attachment.
- How long it takes
- Most notices give 15 to 30 days to reply
General information, not legal advice. Checked against public sources in 2026. Laws and procedures change, and local practice differs between districts.