How to Check Blacklisted Taxpayers in Sales Tax?

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan provides an online platform called Integrated Revenue Information System (IRIS) for taxpayers to access various services, including checking the status of blacklisted taxpayers.ÂThis information can be crucial for businesses to ensure they are not transacting with entities involved in tax evasion or other illegal activities.

Here’s a step-by-step guide:

1. Access the IRIS Portal:

   Open a web browser and navigate to the official FBR IRIS portal

2. Navigate to “Online Verifications”:

   Scroll down and locate the “Online Verifications” section on the dashboard.

3. Select “Blacklisted Taxpayer List (Sales Tax)”:

   From the list of available verification services, select “Blacklisted Taxpayer List (Sales Tax).”

4. Choose Verification Method:

   You can choose to verify a taxpayer by either their CNIC Number or NTN.

5. Enter Details and Verify:

   In the parameter type select CNIC or NTN.

Enter CNIC if you have selected CNIC in parameter type .

Enter the complete and accurate Registration Number of the taxpayer you want to check.

Enter the CAPTCHA code displayed on the screen.

Click on the “Verify” button.

1. View Results:

The system will display the verification results, indicating whether the taxpayer is blacklisted or not.

Importance of Checking Blacklisted Taxpayers:

• Mitigating Risks: Transacting with blacklisted taxpayers can expose your business to legal and financial risks.
• Ensuring Compliance: Checking the blacklisted taxpayer list helps businesses comply with tax laws and regulations.
• Protecting Business Interests: It helps businesses avoid potential losses and legal liabilities associated with dealing with non-compliant entities.

Note:

• The specific steps and interface may vary slightly depending on updates and changes to the IRIS portal.
• It is essential to ensure the accuracy of the information entered to obtain accurate verification results.

By following these steps, businesses can easily check the status of potential business partners and ensure they are not transacting with blacklisted taxpayers.