Tax Lawyers in Karachi and Pakistan for Income Tax, FBR Notices and Appeals
Tax Lawyers in Karachi at Income Tax Lawyers handle income tax return filing, replies to FBR notices, audits, amended assessments, appeals, NTN and sales tax registration for salaried people, businesses, companies and overseas Pakistanis. Our work is supervised by Mohsin Ali Shah, Senior Legal Consultant, practising since 1985.
Visit our office at Mezzanine Floor, Muneer Mobile Mall, Block 17, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Karachi, or call and WhatsApp +92 331 6644789. Send a photo of your FBR notice or last return and a tax lawyer will reply the same day.
Why People Choose Our Tax Lawyers in Karachi
An FBR notice, a blocked refund or a penalty order is a legal matter, not just an accounting one. A tax lawyer reads the notice against the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, sees which section has been invoked and what time limit applies, and drafts a reply that protects you on the record if the case later goes to appeal.
- Supervised by a Senior Legal Consultant practising since 1985
- Replies to FBR notices drafted with section-by-section reasoning
- Return filing, wealth statements and reconciliation in one place
- Representation before the Commissioner (Appeals) and the Appellate Tribunal
- Fee agreed in writing before work starts
- Updates on WhatsApp at every stage
Services of Our Tax Lawyers in Pakistan
Income tax return filing
Annual returns under section 114 and wealth statements under section 116, prepared from your salary, business or property records. See income tax return filing in Karachi.
Replies to FBR notices
Notices for non-filing, information, amendment of assessment (section 122), show-cause and recovery, answered within time with the right documents.
FBR audit defence
Selection for audit under section 177 or 214C, document preparation and hearings with the officer. Read about FBR tax audit in Pakistan.
Appeals and litigation
Appeals to the Commissioner Inland Revenue (Appeals) under section 127, the Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue under section 131, and references to the High Court.
NTN and Active Taxpayer List
NTN registration, becoming a filer and appearing on the ATL. See NTN registration in Pakistan and NTN verification.
Sales tax and SRB
Sales tax registration and returns with the FBR for goods and with the Sindh Revenue Board for services. Compare SRB and FBR.
FBR Notices: How Tax Lawyers in Karachi Reply
Most clients first contact us when a notice arrives on IRIS or by post. The time limit in the notice matters: if no reply is filed, the officer can pass an order on the material available, often with tax, default surcharge and penalty. Our tax lawyers in Karachi first identify the section, check whether the notice was validly issued and within limitation, then prepare a written reply with supporting documents and, where needed, request a hearing.
If you have missed a filing deadline, read our guide on late filing penalties and surcharges and contact us before the officer passes an order.
Income Tax Lawyers for Salaried People and Businesses
Salaried individuals
Tax is deducted by the employer under section 149, but a return is still required in many cases. We file returns, claim credits and reconcile withholding. See who must file an income tax return.
Sole proprietors and partnerships
Business income, withholding on purchases and sales, and the wealth statement must match. We prepare accounts-based returns and keep records ready for any query.
Companies and AOPs
Corporate returns, withholding statements and replies to departmental queries for private limited companies and associations of persons.
Overseas Pakistanis
Non-resident status, property income in Pakistan, and filer status for property purchases, handled on WhatsApp without travelling.
Tax Audits and Appeals Handled by Our Tax Lawyers in Pakistan
When a return is selected for audit, the officer may ask for bank statements, purchase and sales records, and evidence of assets. We organise the record, prepare explanations and attend hearings. If an amended assessment or penalty order is passed against you, an appeal must normally be filed within 30 days of receiving the order before the Commissioner (Appeals), and a further appeal lies to the Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue.
Filer Status and the Active Taxpayer List
Being on the Active Taxpayer List reduces withholding rates on property transfers, vehicle registration, bank transactions and many other payments. Non-filers pay higher rates and can face restrictions. Our tax lawyers file the outstanding returns and confirm your ATL status. Read more on filer and non-filer status.
Tax Lawyers in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad
Our main office is in Karachi, and we serve clients across Pakistan. For local help see our income tax lawyers in Karachi, income tax lawyers in Lahore and income tax lawyers in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Most work, from filing to notice replies, can be done online with documents sent on WhatsApp.
Withholding Tax and Monthly Statements: Help From Tax Lawyers in Karachi
Businesses and companies that pay salaries, rent, contractors or suppliers must often deduct withholding tax and file monthly and annual withholding statements. Mistakes here lead to notices for default in deduction, with the tax, default surcharge and penalty charged to the business itself. Our tax lawyers in Karachi review your payments, set up a simple deduction schedule, file the statements on IRIS and answer any notice that follows.
Tax Refunds and Adjustments Handled by Our Income Tax Lawyers
Excess tax deducted from salary, bank profit or contract payments can often be adjusted or refunded. A refund claim must be supported by the return, withholding certificates and bank records, and the department may issue notices before it is processed. We prepare the claim, follow it up and, where a refund is wrongly withheld, take the matter to the Commissioner (Appeals).
Property Tax Matters for Buyers and Sellers in Pakistan
Property buyers and sellers pay advance tax at the time of transfer, and rates are higher for people not on the Active Taxpayer List. Capital gains on disposal of property are taxed under the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001. Before you buy or sell, our tax lawyers check your filer status, explain the tax you will pay at the transfer office, and make sure the transaction is shown correctly in your wealth statement.
How to Start With Our Tax Lawyers
1. Send your documents
WhatsApp the FBR notice, last return, CNIC and salary certificate or business records to +92 331 6644789.
2. Get advice and a fixed fee
A tax lawyer explains where you stand, what is needed and the fee for the work.
3. We file or reply
We prepare and submit the return or reply on IRIS and send you the acknowledgement.
Our Principle: Only Rightful Claims
We act only for lawful positions under Pakistani tax law. We do not prepare false returns, hide income or assets, or create fake expenses, whatever the fee. Honest records are also the strongest defence in any audit or appeal.
Your Tax Lawyers
Mohsin Ali Shah
Senior Legal Consultant (Tax & Corporate)
Advises on income tax, FBR notices, audits and corporate compliance. Practising since 1985; Director of Taxocrate (Pvt) Limited.
Sobia Mohsin
Advocate
Supports tax documentation, replies to FBR notices, return filing and registration work for individuals and businesses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need a tax lawyer and not only an accountant?
An accountant prepares figures; a tax lawyer reads the notice against the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, checks limitation and jurisdiction, and builds a record that will stand in appeal.
Where is your office in Karachi?
Our office is at Mezzanine Floor, Muneer Mobile Mall, Block 17, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Karachi. Call or WhatsApp +92 331 6644789 before visiting.
I received an FBR notice. What should I do first?
Note the section and the reply date, do not ignore it, and send us a photo of the notice. A late or missing reply can lead to an ex parte order.
How long do I have to file an appeal?
An appeal to the Commissioner (Appeals) is normally filed within 30 days of receiving the order. Contact us as soon as the order arrives.
Can you file my income tax return online?
Yes. We prepare and file returns and wealth statements on IRIS and send you the acknowledgement.
Who must file an income tax return in Pakistan?
Anyone with taxable income, and certain others such as owners of specified property or vehicles, must file. We check your position and file if required.
How do I become a filer and appear on the ATL?
By filing your return; once filed, your name appears on the Active Taxpayer List in the next update.
Do you handle sales tax and SRB matters?
Yes, sales tax on goods with the FBR and sales tax on services with the Sindh Revenue Board in Karachi.
Do you work for overseas Pakistanis?
Yes. Documents can be sent on WhatsApp, and returns and replies are filed online.
What are your fees?
Fees depend on the work. We agree a written fee after seeing your documents, before any work starts.
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Speak to a Tax Lawyer Today
Call or WhatsApp +92 331 6644789. Your consultation is confidential. We act only for rightful claims under Pakistani and Islamic law.
Reviewed by: Mohsin Ali Shah, Senior Legal Consultant • Published by: Income Tax Lawyers (incometaxlawyers.com.pk), Taxocrate (Pvt) Limited • Last updated: 14 November 2026