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How to Get PESCO Electricity Tax Deduction Certificate in Pakistan (Updated Guide)

PESCO electricity customers can get their tax deduction certificate online or via their July bill. This guide explains the full process to download your tax certificate for FBR filing.

If you are a customer of Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) and preparing to file your income tax return with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), you will need your PESCO Tax Deduction Certificate — officially called the Certificate of Collection of Tax.

This certificate shows the total withholding tax (WHT) deducted from your electricity bills during the previous financial year and is essential for claiming tax credit when filing your return.

You can obtain this certificate in two ways: by using your July PESCO bill or downloading it digitally via the PITC web portal.


Via Your PESCO Electricity Bill (July)

Every year, the PESCO electricity bill for July contains a summary of total income tax collected from July to June of the previous financial year.

To use this method:

  • Locate your July electricity bill from PESCO.
  • Look for a section labeled “Tax Collected” or “Withholding Tax Summary”.
  • You can submit this document along with your FBR tax return.

This method is valid, but if the bill is lost or unavailable, the online method is more reliable.


Online via PITC Web Bill Portal

The Pakistan Information Technology Company (PITC) has made it easy to get your PESCO tax deduction certificate online from anywhere in Pakistan. Step-by-step instructions are given below to download PESCO tax deduction certificate.

  1. Open the PITC Web Bill Portal.
  2. On the homepage, click on “Check Bill” under Peshawar Electric Supply Company from the list of electric supply companies.
  3. Choose to enter either: your Reference Number (14 digits), Customer ID (10 digits)
  4. If using a Reference Number, you may need to choose “U” or “R” as found at the end of your reference number printed on your physical bill.
  5. Click “Search” and wait for your bill details to load.
  6. Once your bill appears, click on “Tax Certificate” at the top-right corner.
  7. A PESCO Tax Deduction Certificate for the last financial year will be displayed.
  8. Download and save the certificate in PDF format for submission with your tax return.

Validity for Tax Filing

Yes, this certificate is officially accepted by FBR and can be used to claim withholding tax credit in your income tax return. It lists the total tax deducted through your electricity usage for the past financial year.


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. What is the PESCO Tax Deduction Certificate?
It is a document showing the total withholding tax collected by PESCO on your electricity bills for the last financial year.

Q. Can I use this for income tax return purposes?
Yes. This certificate can be attached in the FBR IRIS portal during your tax return submission to claim tax credit.

Q. What should I do if the reference number doesn’t work?
Make sure to enter the correct 14-digit reference number and choose the correct “U” or “R” code.

Q. Can I use this method for commercial or domestic connections?
Yes, the process applies to all PESCO customers — residential, commercial, and industrial.

Q. Are previous year certificates available?
No, the portal typically offers certificates for the latest financial year only.


Final Thoughts

PESCO customers can easily access their tax deduction certificate through their July bill or by visiting the PITC online portal. This certificate is vital for correctly filing your tax return and claiming the full tax credit you’re entitled to.

 

Muhammad Ebrahim
Muhammad Ebrahim

Intern at TaxationPk, actively contributing to various taxation-related projects. Continuously learning and gaining hands-on experience, bringing enthusiasm and a fresh perspective to the team.

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3 Comments

  1. I tried according your instruction for tax certificate on 28 July 25 for refrence bill ref number 20262470149030 but no certificate was obtained.

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