{"id":302,"date":"2025-09-30T14:09:41","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T14:09:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enic.pk\/blog\/?p=302"},"modified":"2025-09-30T14:19:50","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T14:19:50","slug":"fbr-tax-filing-in-iris-for-freelancers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enic.pk\/blog\/fbr-tax-filing-in-iris-for-freelancers\/","title":{"rendered":"FBR Tax Filing in IRIS for Freelancers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Ultimate FBR Tax Guide for Pakistani Freelancers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a Pakistani freelancer in the IT and software export space, you’re powering the digital economy. But when tax season rolls around, navigating the FBR Iris portal can feel like a daunting project in itself. Questions about the 1% final tax, declaring revenue, and handling the wealth statement are common.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’ve come to the right place. This guide is built specifically for you. We’ll cut through the jargon and give you a clear, step-by-step roadmap to file your current year tax return accurately and confidently. Let’s turn tax confusion into tax completion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Key Concepts Every Freelancer Must Know<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Understanding these two rules is crucial for filing correctly and saving yourself a headache.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. The 1% Final Tax Rule:<\/strong> This is the most important rule for you. Your income from IT and software exports is subject to a simple 1% tax on your Gross Revenue<\/strong>. This is a “Final Tax,” meaning you cannot deduct business expenses (like internet, software, etc.). The upside is massive simplification\u2014you report your total revenue, and the tax is calculated on that.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. The Integrated Return Form:<\/strong> The FBR uses a single form for your entire filing. This form integrates your Income Return (Form 114)<\/strong> with your Wealth Statement (Form 116)<\/strong>. Everything you need is in one place.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    With that clear, let’s jump into the portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Step 1: Launching Your Return<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    First, we need to create the declaration for the 2025 tax year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Log in to the FBR Iris portal<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. In the main menu, navigate to the Declaration<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Under “Returns \/ Statements (Original),” click on “Normal Return (Ind\/Aop\/Coy)”<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. A dialog box will appear. Enter the tax period and click “Select.”<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Your integrated tax return form is now open and ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Step 2: Declaring Your Income and Business Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      This is the heart of your return. Follow these parts carefully to correctly register your business activity and report your income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Part A: Define Your Business Activity<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

      Before entering your revenue, you must tell the FBR system what kind of business you run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Navigate to the Business<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. You will need to find the section to add or define your business (this can sometimes be found under Data -> Business<\/strong> within the main form).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Click to add a new business and make the following selections in Attribute Tab Business Section:\n