ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to start a large scale operation against non-filers from October 1 of the next fiscal year of 2026-2027.
The move will target people who display luxury lifestyles on social media but do not submit tax returns.
The FBR is preparing lists of individuals who regularly post content showing expensive assets. These include luxury cars, motorcycles, boats, bungalows, apartments, and farmhouses. Many of these individuals are not registered as tax filers.
The tax authority will send notices to such people. They will be asked to explain the source of their income and provide details about their assets and financial resources.
FBR officials said the department has already collected extensive information during the current fiscal year. The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has also helped identify people who appear to have significant wealth but are not filing tax returns.
📌FBR has decided to launch a large-scale crackdown on non-filers who publicly display lavish lifestyles on social media while failing to pay taxes commensurate with their apparent wealth.
— Ihtisham Ul Haq (@iihtishamm) June 8, 2026
The FBR has gathered information about spending patterns, bank transactions, credit card use, and ATM activities of these individuals. The data will be used for action under relevant tax laws.
Officials said people who show signs of wealth on social media still have time to become tax filers. They can submit their tax returns before September 30. After that date, the FBR will begin formal action against those who remain outside the tax system.
According to the tax authority, the initiative aims to increase the number of taxpayers in the country. It also seeks to reduce the undocumented economy and improve enforcement of tax laws across Pakistan.
