AlphaTaxCalc builds free, easy-to-use tax calculators for people in Pakistan. Our aim is simple: anyone should be able to understand how much tax they pay and why, without hiring an accountant for a basic answer.
What we do
- Keep our calculators updated with every Finance Act and FBR rate change.
- Show the working behind every number, including the slab and formula used.
- Write plain-language guides on filing, filer status and the tax slabs.
How we check our rates
Every rate on this site is taken from the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 as amended by the latest Finance Act, and from FBR's published tax rate cards. When a budget is announced we update the calculators once the Finance Act is passed, and we show the date of the last review on every page.
Your privacy
All calculations run inside your browser. We never see or store the salary or income figures you enter.
Independence
AlphaTaxCalc is not affiliated with the Federal Board of Revenue or any government body. The site is supported by advertising, which keeps every tool free.
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Why we started
Every June, when the budget is announced, the same question fills WhatsApp groups and office kitchens across Pakistan: "How much will my salary go down?" The answers people get are usually a screenshot of a slab table and a lot of guessing. Even people who are good with numbers struggle, because the tables use fixed amounts and percentages that don't make sense until someone explains them.
We built AlphaTaxCalc to answer that question properly. You type in your salary and see your monthly tax and take-home pay straight away, along with which slab you're in and how this year compares with last year. No sign-up, no app download, no forms asking for your CNIC.
Who's behind it
AlphaTaxCalc is a project of Alphas Inc. Our focus is on making Pakistani tax understandable for ordinary people. That shapes how we write: plain English, real numbers, and the details that actually trip people up rather than a summary of the law.
How we keep things accurate
Tax rates in Pakistan change almost every year, and sometimes more than once. Here's the process we follow:
- When the budget speech is delivered, we read the Finance Bill and note every change to the slabs that affect our calculators.
- We wait for the Finance Act to be passed, because the bill often changes in Parliament before it becomes law.
- We update the calculators and check them against worked examples by hand, slab by slab.
- We update every page that mentions rates, including the FAQs and the salary table, and change the "last updated" date.
If FBR issues a clarification during the year, we review it and update the site if it affects anything here.
What we don't do
We don't give personal tax advice, and we don't file returns on anyone's behalf. Our calculators give you a reliable estimate based on the published rates, but your final liability can depend on exemptions, credits and other income we can't see. For anything beyond a straightforward salary, we recommend a qualified tax practitioner.
We also don't collect your data. Every calculation happens inside your own browser. If you close the tab, it's gone.
How the site is funded
The calculators are free and will stay free. We cover hosting and our time through advertising, shown in clearly marked spaces. Ads never change the numbers you see or what we write in our guides.
Get in touch
If you find an error, have a question about how something is calculated, or want a calculator we don't have yet, we'd like to hear from you. Email info@alphataxcalc.com or call +92 305 8175285. You can also use our contact form.
What you'll find here
The site is organised around the questions people actually ask. The salary tax calculator is the heart of it, because most taxpayers in Pakistan are salaried and their first question is always about take-home pay. Around it sit tools for business owners, people negotiating a new job, and anyone who wants to see the numbers laid out in a table rather than run them one at a time.
Alongside the calculators we publish guides on the parts of the system that confuse people most: how the slabs work, how to file on IRIS, and what being a filer really changes. Each guide opens with a short, direct answer, then goes into detail for anyone who wants it.
Our principles
- Show the working. A number on its own isn't much use. We show the slab, the formula and an example so you can check it yourself.
- Say what we don't cover. If a calculator leaves something out, such as tax credits or special regimes, we say so on the page.
- Date everything. Every page shows when it was last reviewed, so you know whether it reflects the latest budget.
- Fix mistakes openly. When a reader spots an error, we correct it and thank them.