TL;DR: At minimum every filer needs a CNIC, salary certificate or bank statements, and a list of assets/liabilities for the wealth statement. Business owners, freelancers, and property owners each need a few extra items — full checklist below. WhatsApp 0324-0400564 and send whatever you have; NTNWaale tells you what’s still missing.
The single biggest reason filing drags out past the deadline isn’t the IRIS portal — it’s gathering documents at the last minute. Requirements differ a bit depending on whether you’re salaried, self-employed, a freelancer, or run a registered business, but there’s a common core every filer needs.
Documents Every Filer Needs
- Original CNIC (or NICOP for overseas Pakistanis)
- Active mobile number and email registered to you
- Bank account statements for the tax year (July–June)
- Details of any assets owned — property, vehicles, savings, investments — for the wealth statement
- Details of any liabilities — loans, credit cards, outstanding payments
If You’re Salaried
- Salary certificate or salary slips for the year from your employer
- Annual tax deduction certificate (Section 149 statement) showing tax already withheld
- Details of any other income — rent, bank profit, freelance side income
If You’re a Freelancer or Self-Employed
- Bank statements showing foreign remittances (Payoneer, Wise, direct wire) or local client payments
- PSEB registration certificate, if you’re claiming IT/ITeS export status
- Invoices or a simple income log for the year, if available
- Expense records if you want to claim deductible business expenses
If You Own a Business (Sole Proprietor, AOP, or Company)
- Business bank account statements
- Sales and purchase records, or audited accounts for companies
- Withholding tax certificates deducted by customers, if any
- SECP incorporation certificate and NTN certificate (for companies/AOPs)
If You Own Property
- Sale/purchase deed and FBR valuation, if you bought or sold property this year
- Rental agreement and rent receipts, if the property is rented out
- Withholding tax certificates for Section 236C/236K, if applicable
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I don’t have salary certificates or old bank statements?
Most banks can reissue statements within a day or two through their app or a branch visit. NTNWaale can also estimate figures from partial records where exact documents aren’t recoverable.
Do I need to submit these documents to FBR directly?
No — you self-declare figures in your return, but you must be able to produce these documents if FBR later asks for verification, so keep them safe for at least a few years.
Can NTNWaale file for me with incomplete documents?
We can start with what you have and flag anything critical that’s missing — WhatsApp what you’ve got and we’ll tell you exactly what’s left.
How long should I keep these records after filing?
FBR can reopen or query returns for several years back, so keeping documents for at least 5-6 years is a safe practice.