Income tax refund claim
Claim excess tax withheld on salary, bank profit, vehicles or utilities, and follow it through to payment.
Overview
Claiming back tax you paid in excess, for example on salary, bank profit, vehicle registration or electricity bills, and following it through to payment into your bank account.
Why it matters
Excess tax deducted from salary, bank profit or other income is your money. Refunds are only paid when the return, the claim and your bank details on IRIS are correct, so a carefully prepared claim saves months of back-and-forth with FBR.
Who needs this
- Salaried people whose deductions exceed their liability
- Pensioners and retirees
- Filers who paid advance tax on property or cars
How it works
Who does each step, and how long it usually takes once documents are complete.
- 1Eligibility checkTAXWORK
We confirm the excess from your return and certificates.
1 day - 2Refund applicationTAXWORK
Filed on IRIS with your IBAN and supporting certificates.
1–2 days - 3FBR decisionFBR
The Commissioner must decide within 60 days after giving you a hearing.
Within 60 days by law - 4Follow-upTAXWORK
We respond to queries and attend hearings.
Ongoing - 5PaymentFBR
Paid to your bank account, net of any other tax due.
After the order - 6Appeal if refusedTAXWORK
If refused or not decided in time, we appeal to the Commissioner (Appeals).
30 days
Documents we need
Tick what you already have, then send the list to us.
What you receive
- Refund application and tracking
- Hearing representation
- Appeal if needed
Deadlines, risks and penalties
- You must be on the ATL to receive a refund
- Claims are time-barred after three years
Mistakes we fix, and what our fee covers
Common mistakes we fix
- Salary, bank profit and property not matched with the withholding shown on IRIS
- Wealth statement that does not reconcile, which invites a s.116 / s.122 notice
- Missing adjustable tax credits, so you pay twice
- Filing after the due date, which keeps you off the Active Taxpayers List
Included in our fee
- Review of last year's return and your IRIS records
- Preparation and e-filing on IRIS, with your approval first
- Wealth reconciliation and withholding credit check
- Copy of the filed return and acknowledgement on WhatsApp
Law and references
The sections and rules this service is based on.
- Section 170 – refunds (claim within three years)
- Section 171 – compensation for delayed refunds
- Section 182A(1)(c) – no refund while off the ATL
Questions
How long does it take?
Application in 2–3 days; FBR's decision is due within 60 days. Step by step: Eligibility check (1 day), Refund application (1–2 days), FBR decision (Within 60 days by law), Follow-up (Ongoing), Payment (After the order), Appeal if refused (30 days).
What does it cost?
We give a fixed quote after reviewing your case. Government fees are extra where they apply.
What happens if I miss a deadline?
You must be on the ATL to receive a refund. Claims are time-barred after three years.
How long does the money take?
FBR must decide within 60 days; payment follows the order. Delays can attract compensation under section 171.
Is there a step-by-step procedure?
Rectification of a mistake in an order: Fixing an obvious error in an FBR order without going to appeal. Open the procedure →
Is there a step-by-step procedure?
Claiming a tax refund: Getting excess tax paid back into your bank account. Open the procedure →
How long does a refund take?
It depends on FBR's verification. A clean claim with correct bank details and supporting certificates moves fastest.
Can I claim refunds for past years?
Refund claims are subject to time limits in the law. We check which years are still open before filing.
Why clients choose TAXWORK
Individuals, businesses and companies across Pakistan and overseas.
Rawalpindi/Islamabad, Sialkot and Karachi (with Raza Siddiqui & Co., Chartered Accountants).
You get the scope and a fixed fee in writing before any work starts.
Progress updates, and a copy of everything we file or submit for you.
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Send your documents on WhatsApp or book a meeting. A consultant confirms the scope and a fixed fee before any work starts.