Question 1

How accurate are the tax calculations?

Accepted Answer

TaxAible is kept fully up to date with the latest Finance Act regulations . The system applies the correct FBR tax rates for: Salary Income: Progressive tax slabs based on your monthly/yearly salary. Business Income: Correct business regime tax rules and calculations. Property Tax: Accurate calculations on rental income and properties. This ensures your calculated tax liability is accurate and matches current laws perfectly.

Question 2

Is my financial data secure?

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Yes. Your privacy is our top priority. Here is how we protect your information: Local Storage: Your financial data is stored locally in your browser during your session. Automatic Deletion: The data is cleared as soon as you restart the session or close the app. No Permanent Storage: We do not store your personal financial data permanently on our servers.

Question 3

What happens if I make a mistake in my input?

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You can easily correct mistakes at any time by talking or typing. Simply say or type: "Change my salary to 2 million" "Update my medical expenses to 50,000" TaxAible will immediately update the specific field without resetting the rest of your form.

Question 4

Does it handle the 116 Wealth Statement?

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Yes. TaxAible makes completing your Section 116 Wealth Statement simple and stress-free. The system helps you: Declare and organize your properties, bank accounts, and vehicles. Track your annual personal expenses. Auto-Reconcile: Automatically check if your declared assets match your income, highlighting any discrepancies before you file.

Question 5

How does TaxAible file my return on the FBR IRIS portal?

Accepted Answer

You can file your return in two easy ways: TaxAible IRIS Extension: Auto-fills your fields instantly directly on the FBR portal with a single click. TaxAible Filing Pipeline: Submit it directly within the app, and our automated pipeline will securely process and file your return directly with the FBR within 48 hours.

Question 6

What does the TaxAible IRIS Extension do?

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The TaxAible IRIS Extension makes the filing process seamless through two key functions: Import FBR History: Pulls your FBR history (such as withholding taxes and registered assets) directly into TaxAible to save you manual typing. Export Drafts: Transfers your completed tax draft to auto-fill the official FBR portal instantly.

Question 7

How does the Two-Way Data Import work?

Accepted Answer

The IRIS Connector allows you to retrieve data directly from FBR data and your prior IRIS filings. The extension operates as follows: Scans and Captures: It navigates to FBR data pages and captures visible transaction tables or rows. Filters by Period: It automatically filters data to match your selected tax year (e.g. July 1 through June 30). Aggregates Tax Withheld: Flat row data, such as monthly withholding tax entries, is summed up automatically. Syncs to TaxAible: The aggregated data is mapped into your active return, eliminating manual transcription.

Question 8

How does the AI Chatbot integration work with the extension?

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You can connect the extension directly with the TaxAible AI Advisor. This integration enables: Interactive Filing: The chatbot can communicate with your active extension session to guide you page-by-page. Status Checking: Ask the chatbot to verify the connection status or detect what forms are currently loaded in the portal. Streamlined Workflow: Conversational instructions translate directly into actions on your browser tab.

Question 9

What is Smart Page Probing?

Accepted Answer

Smart Page Probing is a secure, read-only scanning feature for your active IRIS portal page. Key highlights include: Context Awareness: The AI chatbot detects the specific section and visible fields you are viewing. Step-by-Step Guidance: It guides you on what information is needed next and which boxes to check. Strict Consent: Probes only run when you click to approve the action. No password or sensitive credentials fields are ever scanned.

Question 10

Can I retrieve and compare information from my prior returns?

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Yes. The Information Retrieval feature allows you to query your historical tax returns directly via the chatbot. You can ask natural questions such as: "Compare my 2021 and 2023 assets" "Check my salary in my 2019 return" The connector securely retrieves the data from prior IRIS returns and presents clear, structured side-by-side comparison tables.

Question 11

What is Section 7E, and is it still active?

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No, Section 7E is no longer active . On May 7, 2026 , the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) of Pakistan declared Section 7E (tax on deemed income from immovable properties) unconstitutional and void ab initio (invalid from the start). Key takeaways of the ruling: All previous FBR notices and recovery proceedings under Section 7E are set aside. The federal government cannot levy tax on deemed property income. TaxAible's 7E Wizard remains in the app strictly for reporting property values and wealth reconciliation, but no deemed income tax is computed .

Question 12

Can TaxAible help if I receive an FBR audit notice?

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Yes. If you receive an FBR notice (under Section 122, 111, etc.), you can upload it directly to TaxAible. The Notice Assistant will: Review the notice for common procedural flaws (like incorrect jurisdiction or unauthorized signatures). Audit the notice against double-addition errors. Draft a formal, legally grounded response for you to submit to the FBR.

Question 13

How does the Auto-Reconciler work?

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The Auto-Reconciler checks your declared income, expenses, and assets to make sure your wealth statement balances perfectly to zero. Why this matters: Filing Block: You cannot submit your tax return on the FBR portal if the wealth statement is not fully reconciled to zero. Audit Trigger: Under FBR Section 116, submitting an unbalanced statement (even if forced through) is a major trigger for audits. Easy Correction: The tool pinpoints exactly where the discrepancy lies and suggests simple corrections to bring it to a perfect balance.

Question 14

What is the Tax Health Score?

Accepted Answer

The Tax Health Score (0-100%) rates how safe your tax return is from FBR audits. It reviews your return for: Common filing red flags. Unusual expense-to-income ratios. Consistency across your tax history. This gives you peace of mind and allows you to address warnings before you finalize your return.

Question 15

How do Accountant / Pro plans work?

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TaxAible offers plans tailored to your needs: Free: Draft a single return. Pro: Unlocks the IRIS Extension, Notice Assistant, and Auto-Reconciler. Accountant: Adds a client dashboard for professionals to manage and prepare filings for multiple clients simultaneously.

Question 16

Does the system support auto-save?

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Yes. Your progress is saved automatically as you edit fields, ensuring you never lose your work. If you prefer to save manually, you can easily turn off auto-save in the header settings.

Question 17

Why does my FBR notice response mention DCIR authority?

Accepted Answer

FBR rules require specific tax notices to be signed and issued by authorized officers only. For example, some actions require an Additional Commissioner, not a DCIR (Deputy Commissioner Inland Revenue). TaxAible automatically checks this to help identify if the notice issued to you is legally valid.

Question 18

How does the system calculate multi-year projections?

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TaxAible analyzes your past tax returns to project next year's income, expenses, and estimated tax liability. This helps you plan your financial decisions and future tax filings based on your previous years' trends.

Question 19

Can I declare multiple vehicles or bank accounts?

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Yes. You can add as many individual vehicles, bank accounts, or properties as you own. TaxAible will organize and sum them up automatically into the correct FBR tax schedules for your final return.

Question 20

Why does my wealth statement show an "unreconciled amount" error, and how do I fix it?

Accepted Answer

An unreconciled amount occurs when the FBR's wealth math does not balance perfectly to zero. The FBR checks this basic reconciliation formula: Unreconciled Amount = Total Outflows (Net Assets Increase + Personal Expenses) - Total Inflows (Income, Remittances, Gifts) If there is even a 1 PKR difference, the equation is unbalanced. Common reasons: You forgot to list personal living expenses (rent, utilities, travel). You had cash inflows (e.g., bank profit, inheritance) that you did not log as income. You bought a new asset (like a car or property) but did not adjust your cash/bank balance to show where the purchase funds came from. How to fix it: Use the Auto-Reconciler tool in TaxAible. It compares your values side-by-side, shows you exactly where the gap is, and suggests adjustments (such as updating your "Cash in Hand" balance or expense listings) to balance it to zero so FBR will accept your submission.

Question 21

I already pay tax on my salary. Why did I get charged tax on bank transfers or mobile load, and can I get it back?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can absolutely claim those taxes back as a credit to lower what you owe FBR (or get a refund if you have no other liability). Taxes deducted on mobile cards (Section 236), cash withdrawals (Section 231A), or international card transactions (Section 236Y) are called adjustable withholding taxes (WHT) . How to claim them: Collect tax deduction certificates from your telecom operator (you can download this from their app) and your bank. Use the TaxAible IRIS Extension to import your FBR history. This automatically pulls in all withholding taxes FBR has already recorded under your CNIC. Alternatively, you can manually enter these values in the "Adjustable Taxes" section of TaxAible. The system will subtract these pre-paid amounts from your final calculated tax liability.

Question 22

How do I declare freelance income or foreign remittances safely to avoid FBR audits?

Accepted Answer

Foreign remittances and freelance export earnings receive special tax treatments in Pakistan, but they must be declared correctly to avoid audit flags (specifically Section 111 notices for unexplained wealth). For Foreign Remittances: Under Section 111(4) of the Income Tax Ordinance, foreign remittance is exempt from tax if it is received through normal banking channels (via SWIFT/IBAN) and converted to PKR. You must declare this amount under Exempt Income / Foreign Sources . You also need to add this money to your bank account or cash assets in the Wealth Statement. Crucial: Keep your Proceeds Realization Certificate (PRC) or bank encashment slip safe. The FBR may ask for this to verify that the money came from abroad and wasn't local cash deposited to look like a remittance. For IT / Freelance Exports: Software/IT services export has a reduced tax regime (usually 0.25% to 1% tax deducted by banks under Section 154A). Make sure you are registered with the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) to qualify for the lowest rates and declare the gross export revenue under the export tax regime in TaxAible.

Question 23

What should I do if my tax return is filed late? How do I get back on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL)?

Accepted Answer

If you miss the official FBR filing deadline (usually September 30th), simply filing your return late is not enough to make you "Active" again on the ATL. To restore your active status and avoid double-withholding rates, you must complete these steps: File the Return: Complete and submit your late return through TaxAible/IRIS. Pay the ATL Surcharge: Generate a surcharge challan under Section 182A on the FBR e-portal. The surcharge amount is: PKR 1,000 for Salaried/Individual taxpayers. PKR 10,000 for Association of Persons (AOPs). PKR 20,000 for Companies. Verification: Pay the challan via mobile banking, ATM, or at any National Bank of Pakistan branch. Once paid, the FBR system updates your status to "Active" within 24 hours.

Question 24

My employer deducts tax from my salary every month, but TaxAible says I still owe tax. Why?

Accepted Answer

It is common to see a difference between the tax deducted on your monthly payslips and your final tax calculation. This usually happens due to the following reasons: Multiple Income Sources: If you have bank profit, dividend income, or rental income in addition to your salary, this extra income is added to your total annual taxable income, which can push you into a higher tax slab. Bonuses and Allowances: Some allowances or one-off bonuses are taxed differently or might push your annual income into a higher progressive slab that your monthly payroll deduction did not fully account for. Mid-Year Job Changes: If you switched employers mid-year, both employers may have calculated your tax bracket separately (assuming you earned less overall at each), resulting under-deducted tax for the full fiscal year. To verify the exact difference, request a Salary Tax Certificate (Form 149) from your HR department and upload it to TaxAible. The system will double-check your employer's calculations against FBR rules to pinpoint any error.

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