5Is ATL Status Restoration included in all packages?
Yes. ATL Status Restoration Assistance is included in Basic, Standard, and Premium packages, subject to applicable FBR requirements.
7Is the Rs. 25,000 ATL surcharge included in the service fee?
No. The Rs. 25,000 ATL surcharge is not included in any IFTS service package. Where applicable, it is a separate government charge payable by the taxpayer.
8Can the Rs. 25,000 ATL surcharge be waived?
Yes. Where applicable, an eligible taxpayer may avoid the Rs. 25,000 surcharge by filing the required return and restoring ATL status within the applicable statutory due date, subject to FBR rules.
9What happens if I restore my ATL status before the return filing due date?
If you are eligible and complete the required return filing and ATL restoration within the applicable due date, the Rs. 25,000 ATL surcharge may be waived under the applicable FBR rules.
10What happens if I restore my ATL status after the due date?
After the applicable return filing due date, the Rs. 25,000 ATL surcharge becomes separately payable where applicable. IFTS can assist with the applicable payment process.
11Is 30 September 2026 the last date for ATL restoration without the surcharge?
Where 30 September 2026 is the applicable statutory return filing due date for the taxpayer's relevant return, eligible taxpayers completing the required filing and ATL restoration by that date may avoid the Rs. 25,000 surcharge, subject to FBR requirements.
12Does the Rs. 25,000 surcharge apply to every taxpayer?
No. Its applicability depends on the taxpayer's circumstances, filing status, applicable return requirements, and prevailing FBR rules.
13How many years of returns are included in the Basic Package?
The Basic Package includes support for one year of income tax return filing.
14How many years of returns are included in the Standard Package?
The Standard Package provides support for up to two years of return filing, subject to the taxpayer's case and applicable requirements.
15Can freelancers use ATL Status Restoration service?
Yes. Freelancers can use this service where they meet the applicable FBR registration and return filing requirements.
16Can salaried individuals restore their ATL status?
Yes. Salaried individuals can use this service for applicable return filing and ATL status restoration.
17Can pensioners use this ATL restoration service?
Yes. Pensioners can use the service where applicable to their tax and filing circumstances.
18Can I declare property while restoring my ATL status?
Property declaration is not included in the Basic Package. The Standard Package provides single-property declaration support, while more complex property matters may require Premium review.
19Can I declare a vehicle during ATL restoration?
Yes. Vehicle declaration support is available under the Standard Package, while multiple vehicles or complex cases may require Premium review.
20Can foreign income or remittances be reviewed?
Yes. Foreign remittance guidance is available under the Standard Package, while complex foreign income and asset matters may require Premium expert review.
21Is MFA Linking Support included?
Yes. MFA Linking Support is included to assist with secure access to the taxpayer's FBR account.
22Will I receive proof that my ATL status has been restored?
Yes. ATL Active Status confirmation, including print and PDF proof, is provided after successful activation.
23How long does ATL Status Restoration take?
Basic normally takes 2–4 working days, Standard 3–6 working days, while Premium follows the expert review and priority processing process. Actual activation remains subject to FBR processing.
24What happens if my tax case is more complex than the package limits?
IFTS may recommend Premium expert review or a separate advisory service where the case involves high-value assets, multiple properties or vehicles, foreign income, complex banking transactions, FBR notices, or other advanced tax matters.
25Does paying the Rs. 25,000 surcharge automatically make me an Active Taxpayer?
No. Payment of the applicable surcharge does not replace the required return filing and other FBR requirements. ATL activation remains subject to completion of the applicable requirements and FBR processing.
26Can I register with FBR if no SIM is registered on my CNIC?
Yes. If no SIM is registered on your CNIC, you may use a SIM registered to an eligible person appearing in your NADRA Family Tree / FRC, subject to FBR verification requirements. The family member's CNIC number is required.