A non-filer, meaning anyone whose name is not on the FBR's Active Taxpayers List, pays double withholding tax on most payments and triple on a new car. On property the gap is widest: buying a Rs 1 crore property costs a filer Rs 125,000 in advance tax and a non-filer Rs 1,050,000.
The calculator starts with a typical year: a 1300cc car, one property bought and one sold, a cash withdrawal, a contract, rent and an electricity bill. Change the amounts or set any of them to 0 to see your own gap.
Filer and non-filer tax rates in Pakistan 2026-27
| Transaction | Section | Filer (on ATL) | Non-filer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buying property | 236K | 1.25% | 10.5% up to Rs 50m, 14.5% to Rs 100m, 18.5% above |
| Selling property | 236C | 2.75% | 11.5% |
| New car, 1001cc to 1300cc | 231B(1) | 1.5% of value | 4.5% of value |
| Cash withdrawal above Rs 50,000 a day | 231AB | Nil | 0.8% |
| Contract, individual | 153(1)(c) | 8% | 16% |
| Services (general) | 153(1)(b) | 14% | 28% |
| Goods, individual supplier | 153(1)(a) | 5.5% | 11% |
| Rent from a prescribed tenant | 155 | Slab rates | Slab rates doubled |
| Home electricity bill Rs 25,000 or more | 235 | Nil | 7.5% |
| Online sale paid digitally | 153(2A) | 1% | 2% |
| Card payment abroad | 236Y | 0.5% | 1% |
The rule behind most of this table is Rule 1 of the Tenth Schedule, which raises the rate by 100% for a person not on the ATL. Vehicle registration and transfer under section 231B are raised by 200%. The full list by section is on the withholding tax calculator.
Worked example: a non-filer's year
Take the default figures in the calculator.
- Car, 1300cc worth Rs 4,500,000: filer Rs 67,500, non-filer Rs 202,500
- Property bought, Rs 10,000,000: filer Rs 125,000, non-filer Rs 1,050,000
- Property sold, Rs 10,000,000: filer Rs 275,000, non-filer Rs 1,150,000
- Cash withdrawal, Rs 200,000 in a day: filer nil, non-filer Rs 1,600
- Contract, Rs 1,000,000: filer Rs 80,000, non-filer Rs 160,000
- Rent, Rs 100,000 a month from a company tenant: filer Rs 75,000, non-filer Rs 150,000
- Electricity, Rs 30,000 bill: filer nil, non-filer Rs 2,250
- Online sales, Rs 500,000: filer Rs 5,000, non-filer Rs 10,000
A filer has Rs 627,500 deducted in all. A non-filer has Rs 2,726,350 deducted, which is Rs 2,098,850 more. Most of that is advance tax that only becomes creditable once a return is filed.
Where filers and non-filers pay the same
Some deductions are not raised for non-filers, because the Tenth Schedule excludes them:
- Salary under section 149. Your employer deducts the same slab tax either way. See the salary tax calculator.
- Mobile load and internet under section 236, at 15%.
- Exports of goods and services under sections 154 and 154A, including 0.25% for PSEB registered IT exporters.
For these, filing a return does not change the deduction, though it still affects everything else in the table above.
How to stop paying non-filer rates
- Register on the FBR's IRIS portal with your CNIC if you do not have an NTN.
- File your income tax return and wealth statement for the last tax year.
- Check the ATL. You can check your status by SMS or on the FBR website. A late return needs the ATL surcharge paid before your name appears.
Once you are on the list on the day of a transaction, the filer rate applies. Tax already deducted at non-filer rates is adjustable in your return where the section allows, so keep every certificate.
The table and calculator use the FBR withholding rate card updated to 30 June 2026. Finance Act 2026 removed the separate higher property rates for late filers, so a late filer pays the filer rate once on the ATL.
Non-filer tax questions
How much extra tax does a non-filer pay in Pakistan?
Usually double the filer rate on each withholding. On a new car it is triple, and on buying property it is 10.5% to 18.5% instead of 1.25%. On a Rs 1 crore property purchase that is Rs 1,050,000 against Rs 125,000.
What is the non-filer tax on property in 2026-27?
A non-filer buying property pays 10.5% of the fair market value up to Rs 50 million, 14.5% up to Rs 100 million and 18.5% above. A non-filer selling pays 11.5% of the sale price. A filer pays 1.25% when buying and 2.75% when selling.
Do non-filers pay tax on cash withdrawal?
Yes. When cash withdrawn in a day from all banks passes Rs 50,000, the bank deducts 0.8% of the whole amount. Filers pay nothing. The cash withdrawal tax calculator works out the yearly cost.
What is the difference between a filer and a non-filer?
A filer is a person whose name is on the FBR's Active Taxpayers List because they filed an income tax return. A non-filer is anyone not on that list, even if they have an NTN. Withholding rates depend on the list on the day of the transaction.
Is a non-filer's electricity bill taxed?
Yes, if it is a home connection and the monthly bill is Rs 25,000 or more. Section 235 then adds 7.5% of the bill as advance tax for people not on the ATL. Filers with a domestic connection pay nothing under this rule.
Last reviewed 30 September 2026. Results are estimates; official notices always take precedence.