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Wealth Tax in Pakistan: Who Pays It & Why – Explained by FilerNow

Wealth tax in Pakistan – who needs to pay and why – FilerNow.com

Many taxpayers in Pakistan wonder: “Am I required to pay wealth tax?” Let’s clarify.

Though there’s no direct “wealth tax” in Pakistan currently, the Wealth Statement (Form 116) is mandatory for taxpayers to declare their assets and justify their income — especially if you wish to appear on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL).

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What Is Wealth Statement?

A wealth statement is a yearly declaration of:

Movable assets (cash, vehicles, stocks, gold, etc.)

Immovable assets (property, land)

Liabilities (loans)

Net assets growth vs. income

FBR uses this to compare your income and asset growth — and issues notices if there’s a mismatch.

Who Must Submit Wealth Statement?

Anyone earning taxable income

Business owners & salaried persons filing tax

Individuals buying/selling property

Persons receiving FBR notices under Section 116(1)

👉 File tax & stay ATL listed

Is There a Tax on Wealth?

There’s no separate “wealth tax”, but:

Unjustified increase in assets may result in FBR audits

Undeclared wealth may be taxed as unexplained income

👉 Handle FBR Notice

How FilerNow Helps You

Asset-debt matching

Filing Form 116 accurately

Avoiding tax mismatch penalties

Expert support for ATL & refunds

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why is filing a Wealth Statement important in Pakistan?

Filing a Wealth Statement with FBR ensures that your assets, liabilities, and expenses are properly declared. It helps you stay on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) and protects you from FBR penalties and notices.
🔗 Learn more about Tax Return Filing

2. What happens if I don’t file my Wealth Statement?

You may face:
• Penalties from FBR
• Removal from ATL
• Difficulty in getting bank loans or visas

🔗 How to handle FBR Notices

3. Can I file a Wealth Statement if I don’t own any major assets?

Yes! Even if you don’t have significant assets, you can file a NIL wealth statement. It’s still required to maintain your filer status and avoid issues in banking or travel.
🔗 Check ATL Status

4. Is Wealth Statement required for property buyers and sellers?

Absolutely! Anyone buying or selling property in Pakistan is expected to declare assets and show their Wealth Statement to avoid FBR scrutiny.
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5. How can FilerNow help me file my Wealth Statement?

FilerNow handles the entire process — from collecting your details, preparing your Wealth Statement, and submitting it to FBR.

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