Section 156 — estimated withholding tax on prize bonds,
crossword winnings and other specified winnings.
Calculate Winnings Tax
Estimated Result
Enter the winning amount, winning type and taxpayer status,
then press Calculate Tax.
Section 156 Rate Table — 2026-27
Winning Type
ATL / Filer
Non-ATL / Non-Filer
Prize Bond / Crossword
15.00%
30.00%
Raffle / Lottery / Quiz / Prize Promotion
20.00%
40.00%
Example
For a Rs. 100,000 prize bond winning:
ATL / Filer at 15% = Rs. 15,000 tax,
leaving an estimated Rs. 85,000.
Non-ATL / Non-Filer at 30% = Rs. 30,000 tax,
leaving an estimated Rs. 70,000.
Important Note
This calculator estimates withholding tax under Section 156 using
the supplied FBR Withholding Tax Rates Card updated up to June 30,
2026 (Finance Act 2026). It does not calculate any other tax,
adjustment or final tax liability that may apply. In case of
contradiction or error, the original statute/rules prevail.