What is FBR's new password policy?

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced changes to its password policy to enhance security, requiring users to update their passwords every 60 days.

According to FBR, passwords will expire after this period, and users will need to reset them through the “forgot password” feature.

To ensure security, the registration process will now also require a mobile contact number and email, making recovery more complex if the credentials are lost.

In addition to the new password policy, FBR has launched an advanced Stock Register system through its Information Center 2.0 platform.

This new system allows tax officers real-time, detailed access to data on registered individuals, enhancing transparency and supporting compliance with income tax and sales tax regulations.

The launch of this system is part of FBR’s broader digitalization efforts aimed at improving tax administration and boosting revenue collection.

The platform centralizes taxpayer profiles and provides comprehensive oversight capabilities for tax assessments and the prevention of tax evasion.