Unblock Your SIM After Tax Return Filing: A Guide for Non-Filers
Many non-filers in Pakistan recently had their mobile SIM cards blocked by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for not filing income tax returns. But fret no more! If you’ve since filed your return, here’s how to get your SIM card reactivated.
Good News: Automatic Unblocking!
The process has become even smoother. Once you achieve Active Taxpayer (ATL) status by filing your 2023 income tax return and paying the ATL surcharge of Rs. 1,000, your blocked SIM card should be automatically reactivated by the FBR.
Maximum Waiting Time: 72 Hours
In most cases, the unblocking process is swift. While the maximum timeframe for reactivation can be up to 72 hours, your SIM card might be functional within a few hours after achieving ATL status.
Important Steps for Guaranteed Success:
- File Your Return (2023): Ensure you’ve filed your income tax return for the year 2023.
- Pay the ATL Surcharge (Section 182): Double-check that you’ve paid the Rs. 1,000 ATL surcharge under the correct section, which is Section 182 – Payment of surcharge.
Forgot Your FBR Password? No Problem!
Even if you’ve forgotten your FBR password and your SIM is blocked, you can still reset your password. Here’s the good news: password reset on the FBR website allows email verification, so you don’t necessarily need a functioning SIM card for this process.
Taking Care of Your Tax Obligations
This situation highlights the importance of filing your income tax returns on time if you’re legally required to do so. By staying compliant with tax regulations, you can avoid inconveniences like SIM card blockages and contribute your fair share to Pakistan’s revenue.
SIR I FILED LATE TAX RETURN TODAY ON 8-6-2024 MY SIM CARD 03333537733 IS BLOCK
HELP FOR EARLY RESTORATION FOR MY SIM IS REQUIRED
It will be unblocked within 72-hours.
Sir my sim block please my sim unblock
Hi.. your sim is working now?
SIR I FILED LATE TAX RETURN ON 2-6-2024 MY SIM CARD 0300-2727924 IS BLOCK
HELP FOR EARLY RESTORATION FOR MY SIM IS REQUIRED
After filing of 2023 return n paying fine SIM will be restored automatically
Dear sir I have submitted my tax return 2023 on dated 13_7_24 and also paid 1000 against penalty but my number is still blocked
0301 4452125
Sim will be automatically unblocked once you are active within 72 working hours.
If still block please lodge a complaint to PTA
Sir, I have submitted my tex return 2023 on 29 Jul 2024 and also paid Rs. 1000.00 against penalty but my no is still blocked.
0307-2412250
SIMs are usually unblocked within 3 working days.
My ONIC sim was blocked on 29. June 2024, I filed my tax return and pay the taxes on 07, July, 2024 still ONIC has not activated my number. Today is 23 July 2024. Every time I call ONIC helpline they keep on saying that they have not received any confirmation form FBR to reactivate my sim
my sim is blocked and i also forgot my email,how i recover my password in this case
Kindly visit your RTO and update your details.
How can I reactivate my sim after temporary blocked
I am a banker and I have my income tax certificate which I recived from bank on my email and my number is blocked may I know the reason why
Due to non Filing of Income Tax Return for 2023 sim is blocked as per ITGO 01
Contact at WhatsApp for Tax Filing or consultation 03178 111 178
This action form fbr is only for poor person’s like salaried person thay can not take any action on the person who is to be actionable
SIMs are blocked of in-active filers, regardless of their status.
Bahi mera b Sim black hea kiaa kaeo kia tareqa kae
i have filled my tax but sim havent not been unblocked more than 72 hours. no one is picking calls on your helpline
Yesterday I filled my tax and paid the ATL charges also but my sim is still blocked.
Hi I wanted To Ask I Paid Tax of 2023 And Now Iam Active(Late Filer) So Meri Sims ab Chalengi Ya Nahi?
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Active and Late Filer are same except for property taxes. Your sims will be activated in 5 working days from time of your activation.
I have file my 2023 tax return today i.e. 27-Aug-2024 after how much time my sim will be activated.
can take upto 5 working days..
Sir i have filed my tax return on 02-09-2024 . My sim is still blocked 03009321044 .
can take upto 5 working days for unblocking..
Hey am government servent and am paying all my taxes from pay and my sim has been block plz unblock my sim 03052193706
File your tax returns
Dear Sir,
My sim is blocked and i don’t have any fbr account before this. For tax return I have to registered but due to blockage of sim. I can’t receive OTP. What should i do? Thank you for your cooperation
If you’re not registered, FBR cannot block your SIMs.
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