Logging into Iris
File online Income Tax Returns by logging
into Iris. Iris is an online portal where Income Tax Return is filed.
If you are a first-time Income Tax
filer, registration will be required before you can file your Income
Tax Return.
After registration, you can log into Iris and
file your Income Tax Return. Those having obtained a National Tax Number (NTN)
or Registration Number but do not have credentials to log into Iris can get
access by clicking on ‘E-enrollment for Registered Person’.
Password for Iris Login
E-enrollment with the Federal Board of Revenue
(FBR) provides you with an NTN or Registration Number and password. You can log in to Iris by entering your NTN or Registration Number and password.
Reset Password
If you need to reset your password to gain
access to Iris, you can click ‘Forgot Password’ on the Iris login
screen. Enter all the data in the required fields.
Codes will be sent to your email address and
mobile number. Enter the codes in the provided fields. A new window will open
in which you will be given the option to reset your password.
Change the Password for Iris
Password can be changed by logging into Iris
and clicking ‘Change Password’ on the top right of the screen. Enter the
required information in the dialog box opened.
Completing Income Tax Return
To complete an online Income Tax Return a person
must complete the Return of Income form and Wealth Statement (statement of
assets & liabilities) form.
To facilitate the taxpayers, video tutorials
on Income Tax Return filing are provided. Furthermore, the Knowledge
Base portal provides step-by-step written and video guides on filing Income
Tax Return and Wealth Statement.
Successful submission of Income Tax Return
and Wealth Statement in Iris is confirmed when both the forms have moved from
the Draft folder to the Completed Task.
Reconciliation of Wealth Statement
Wealth Statement will only be successfully
submitted, once the current year’s wealth has increased/decreased from the previous
year’s wealth by the same amount as your income has exceeded/fallen short of
your expenses. Failure to reconcile your wealth statement won’t allow you to submit
your Income Tax Return.
Salaried Person - Income Tax Return
To facilitate a salaried person in filing their
Income Tax returns, Declaration Form 114(I) has been provided. The salaried person
would need to complete the Declaration form 114(I) in order to successfully
submit their Income Tax Return.
Persons who are deriving income only from
salary and other sources, where salary is more than 50% of Income can avail of this form.
Change Pin for Iris
Pin can be changed by logging into Iris and
clicking ‘Change Pin’ near the top of the screen. Enter the required
information in the dialog box opened.
Revising Income Tax Return
An Income Tax Return can be revised within
five (5) years of being originally filed to correct any omission or wrong
statement discovered later on.
In order to revise the Income Tax Return
filed, one has to file an application for revision in Iris. After approval of
your application, you can file a revised Income Tax Return in Iris.
Revising Wealth Statement
A Wealth Statement (statement of assets and
liabilities) can be revised in Iris before receipt of the notice under sub-section
(9) of section 122 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 without the need to file
an application seeking approval for revision.
Filing Income Tax Return After Deadline
To file the online Income Tax Return after the due date you would still have to complete the filing of the Income Tax Return as
described above.
Record Keeping for Income Tax Return
Persons having taxable income are bound to
keep Income Tax Return records for six (6) years.
Privacy of Personal Information
By not filing your Income Tax Return in spite
of having taxable income, you will be liable to the penalty and prosecution
under the provisions of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001. Your personal information is
not disclosed to anyone except the tax officials.