Author: Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

  • Rupee strengthens against dollar

    Rupee strengthens against dollar

    The Pakistani rupee saw an upswing against the US dollar on Tuesday, as demand for imports and corporate payments surged, according to dealers in Karachi.

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  • FBR issues withholding tax card for year 2018/2019

    FBR issues withholding tax card for year 2018/2019

    KARACHI: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued withholding tax card for tax year 2018/2019 as per the amendments made through Finance Act, 2018 to Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.

    1. Where the taxable income does not exceed Rs. 400,000: the tax rate shall be 0%.

    2. Where the taxable income exceeds Rs.400,000 but does not exceed Rs. 800,000: the tax rate shall beRs.1,000

    3. Where the taxable income exceeds Rs.800,000 but does not exceed Rs. 1,200,000: the tax rate shall be Rs.2,000

    4. Where the taxable income exceeds Rs.1,200,000 but does not exceed Rs.2,400,000: the tax rate shall be 5% of the amount exceeding Rs.1,200,000

    5. Where the taxable income exceeds Rs.2,400,000 but does not exceed Rs.4,800,000: the tax rate shall be Rs.60,000+10% of the amount exceeding Rs.2,400,000

    6. Where the taxable income exceeds Rs.4,800,000: the tax rate shall be Rs.300,000+15% of the amount exceeding Rs.4,800,000.

    Provided that where the taxable income exceeds eight hundred thousand rupees the minimum tax payable shall be two thousand rupees.