How to Generate and Pay an ATL Challan in Pakistan?
How to Generate and Pay an ATL Challan in Pakistan?
Here is how to generate a Payment Slip ID (PSID) for the ATL surcharge:

How to Generate and Pay an ATL Challan in Pakistan?
Go to the FBRE e-Payment Portal.
Click on Generate Payment
Select the following options
Taxpayer Type: Individual, AOP, Company
Tax Year 2024
Collector RTO/LTO/Corporate Office (as applicable)
Payment Type: Income Tax
Enter the Tax Code field
920002 ATL Late Return Surcharge
Enter the amount (e.g., PKR 1,000 for individuals)
Click on Generate PSID to generate your challan.
Pay the challan:
How to Generate and Pay an ATL Challan in Pakistan?
Once you have your PSID, you can make the ATL surcharge payment
Online Banking
Open your bank’s mobile app or internet banking.
Go to Pay Tax or FBR e-Payments
Enter your PSID:

How to Generate and Pay an ATL Challan in Pakistan?
Confirm the amount and proceed with the payment.
ATM or Bank Branch
You can also make the payment through an ATM or over the counter at any bank that supports FBR payments. Just provide your PSID at the counter.
Confirm your ATL status.
Once the payment is made, FBR will update your status in ATL usually within 3 to 7 days.
To check:
How to Generate and Pay an ATL Challan in Pakistan?
Go to FBR ATL Checker.
Enter your CNIC (without dashes) or NTN.
If your name appears, congratulations! You are on ATL.
Troubleshooting Tips:

How to Generate and Pay an ATL Challan in Pakistan?
If your name does not appear in ATL even after payment, double-check
That you have paid the correct tax year surcharge.
That your return is filed and acknowledged in IRIS.
Your PSID status is Paid.
CONCLUSION:
How to Generate and Pay an ATL Challan in Pakistan?
You can also contact the FBR helpline at 111-772-772 for assistance.
Adding your name to the Active Taxpayer List is a straightforward process if you follow the right steps. Even if you missed the tax deadline, you can still join the ATL by filing your return and paying the surcharge.
Stay compliant, avoid penalties, and enjoy the many benefits of being an active taxpayer in Pakistan.
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FAQs:
How to Generate and Pay an ATL Challan in Pakistan?
What is ATL in Pakistan?
ATL stands for Active Taxpayer List, which is a list issued by FBR that includes individuals and entities who have filed their tax returns for the relevant tax year.