Active Taxpayer List (ATL) Check
Enter your CNIC to check it instantly against FBR's Active Taxpayer List of 9 November 2026 (8.2 million filers). To confirm, SMS ATL, a space and your CNIC to 9966.
FBR's own list, downloaded 9 November 2026Your CNIC never leaves your device
01 Four ways
Four ways to check ATL status
Instant check (this page)
Checks your CNIC or NTN against FBR's downloadable list of 9 November 2026, on your own device.
SMS to 9966
Individuals: ATL 3520212345671 (your CNIC, no dashes). AOPs and companies: ATL 1234567 (7-digit NTN).
Online
Use the ATL status check on FBR's e-services site and enter your CNIC or NTN.
Download the list
FBR publishes the full Active Taxpayer List on fbr.gov.pk. Search it for your name or CNIC.
02 Why it matters
What being on the ATL saves you
Non-filers pay more tax at source on many everyday transactions. The extra is often higher than the cost of filing.
| Transaction | Filer | Non-filer |
|---|---|---|
| Profit on bank depositss.151 | 20% | 40% |
| Cash withdrawals above Rs 50,000 a days.231AB | Nil | 0.8% |
| Prize bonds and crossword prizess.156 | 15% | 30% |
| Income tax with vehicle token taxs.234 | Rs 800–10,000 | Double |
| Income tax on a phone registered on CNIC (PTA)s.148 | Rs 100–11,500 | Double |
| Buying property (advance tax)s.236K | 1.25% | 10.5%–18.5% |
| Selling property (advance tax)s.236C | 2.75% | 11.5% |
Rates from FBR's Withholding Tax Rates Card, updated to 30 June 2026.
03 Get on the list
How to get on the Active Taxpayer List
File your income tax return. Filed on time, you're added in FBR's next update.
Register with FBR if you're new
Register on IRIS with your CNIC, a mobile number in your name and an email. Your CNIC becomes your tax number.
File your return
File on IRIS or the Tax Asaan app. How to file, step by step
Filed late? Pay the surcharge
After the due date you're only added once you pay Rs 25,000 (individuals), or give an undertaking not to buy property for six months. Deadline and penalties
How do I check if I am a filer?
Enter your CNIC in the check on this page for an instant answer from FBR's latest downloadable list; it runs on your device. To confirm, send an SMS with "ATL", a space and your 13-digit CNIC (no dashes) to 9966, or use the ATL status check on FBR's e-services site.
What is the Active Taxpayer List (ATL)?
FBR's list of people and businesses who filed their income tax return for the latest tax year. Banks, Excise departments and others check it to decide whether to charge filer or non-filer rates.
I filed my return. Why am I not on the ATL?
FBR adds filers to the list in its regular updates, so allow some time. If you filed after the due date, you are only added after paying the late-filing surcharge (Rs 25,000 for individuals) or giving the property undertaking.
How do companies and AOPs check ATL status?
Send "ATL", a space and the 7-digit NTN to 9966.
Is being on the ATL the same as having an NTN?
No. An NTN means you are registered with FBR. The ATL only lists people who have also filed the latest return.
Sources and last update
- FBR, Check Active Taxpayer Status (SMS 9966, online check, ATL download)
- Income Tax Ordinance 2001: section 182A and the Tenth Schedule (as amended by the Finance Act 2026)
- FBR Withholding Tax Rates Card, updated to 30 June 2026
- Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
Last reviewed: 7 November 2026. How we calculate
Results are estimates, not tax advice. For your exact tax, check your salary certificate or ask a tax professional.