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Late Tax Filers May Join ATL Without Surcharge Under FBR Plan
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a plan to allow individuals who file their income tax returns late to join the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) without incurring a surcharge. To qualify, late filers must provide a commitment not to acquire any property for a period of six months. This plan aims to encourage compliance while imposing restrictions on property acquisition for those taking advantage of the proposal. The draft amendments issued in SRO1690 invite stakeholder feedback, which remains open for one week.
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Published 7 Oct 2026, 04:30 UTC2 min read
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Brief
NewsBite reading:FBR Proposes Surcharge-Free ATL Access for Late Tax Filers
TL;DR
- FBR proposes changes to the Income Tax Rules 2002.
- Late filers can join ATL without a surcharge if they agree to specific conditions.
- Property acquisition restriction set for six months post-filing.
- The proposal includes a verification mechanism by FBR.
- Feedback from stakeholders is invited within one week.
Interesting facts
- The initiative aims to increase tax compliance among late filers.
- The FBR's verification process will utilize data from various sources.
What changed
The FBR's proposal allows late tax return filers to join the ATL surcharge-free under strict conditions.