FBR Notices & Audit

FBR Notice & Audit Case Handling

Professional Representation & Replies to FBR Audit & Section Notices

Receiving a letter or notice from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) can be stressful for businesses and individuals alike. Common notices include FBR Section 122 (Amendment of Assessment), Section 177 / 214C (Audit Selection), and Section 161 (Withholding Tax Audit). Handling these improperly or ignoring them can lead to ex-parte orders, high tax penalties, freeze of bank accounts, or registry on blacklists.

At Expert Tax Consultant Private Limited, we analyze your case, review your declarations, compile matching financial ledgers, and draft legal, fact-backed responses. We represent your concern directly before Inland Revenue officers to resolve discrepancies professionally.

Documents Needed to Prepare FBR Replies

Copy of FBR Notice: The exact notice or show-cause letter downloaded from the IRIS portal, containing the section number and case officer's details.
Past Return Filings: Copy of the income tax return, wealth statement, and wealth reconciliation filed for the respective tax year under review.
Reconciliation Documents: Bank account statements, audit ledgers, utility bills, purchase/sales invoices, withholding certificates, and source of funds documents.

Types of FBR Notices We Handle

Section 122 (Amendment of Assessment)
Section 177 & 214C (Audit Cases)
Section 161/205 (Withholding Audit)
Section 114(4) (Notice for Return Filing)
FBR Appeals & Tribunal Representation

Received an FBR Notice?

Avoid penal actions and heavy liabilities. Let our legal team analyze your notice and draft a compliant, protective reply.

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Our Methodology

Notice Resolution Process

1

Notice Assessment

We perform a deep review of FBR's legal allegations, checking dates, timelines, and the relevant sections of the Tax Ordinance.

2

Evidence Reconciliation

Our accountants collect bank certificates, tax certificates, and ledgers to mathematically align declarations with bank entries.

3

E-Submission & Appeal

We file the written legal arguments in IRIS and attend the commissioner hearings to secure a discharge or drop order.

Frequently Asked Questions

FBR Notices FAQs

Do not ignore it. Check the deadline, gather your relevant financial records, and consult an FBR-authorized tax practitioner to draft a legal and factual reply before the due date.

A Section 122 notice is issued when the Commissioner Inland Revenue intends to amend your original tax assessment due to perceived discrepancies, undeclared income, or claiming incorrect deductions.

Yes, if the FBR officer passes an adverse assessment order, you can file an official appeal before the Commissioner Inland Revenue (Appeals) within 30 days of receiving the order.