ISLAMABAD:The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has released comprehensive guidelines for taxpayers seeking to change or update their personal details through the IRIS portal – FBR’s official online system for income tax return filing.
According to the FBR, individuals can update their registration information in two ways: either directly through the IRIS portal or by visiting their nearest Regional Tax Office (RTO), depending on the type of details they wish to amend.
Updating Details Through IRIS
Taxpayers can log into the IRIS system and file Registration Form 181 to modify certain types of personal and business details. These include:
• Mobile number
• Personal or residential address
• Business address
• Addition of new business branches
• Legal representative under Section 87 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001
• Bank account information
These updates can be made electronically without visiting any FBR office, making the process more convenient for individuals and businesses.
Visiting the Regional Tax Office (RTO)
Some changes require physical presence at the RTO along with relevant documentation. These include:
• Business discontinuation
• Change in jurisdiction for tax assessment
• Deregistration from the income tax system
• Updating CNIC number
• Change in email address
• Updating Pakistan Origin Card (POC)
The FBR emphasized the importance of providing accurate and updated information for smooth tax processing. By issuing these detailed guidelines, the FBR aims to improve transparency and efficiency in the tax system and ensure that taxpayers have clear instructions on how to manage their personal details effectively.
