Karachi, January 13, 2025 – A heated debate has erupted among taxpayers over the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) plan to purchase 1,010 Honda City 1.2 L CVT cars as part of its initiative to strengthen enforcement measures.
(more…)Author: Shahnawaz Akhter
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FBR Purchases 1,010 Honda City 1.2 L to Boost Tax Enforcement
Islamabad, January 12, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the purchase of 1,010 Honda City 1.2 L CVT vehicles to bolster its enforcement efforts against tax evasion. This significant acquisition is part of the FBR’s strategy to enhance its operational capabilities and expand its tax net.
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SBP Unveils 3rd Edition of National Financial Inclusion Strategy
Karachi, January 12, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched the third edition of the National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS) 2024-28, designed to further accelerate financial inclusion and economic empowerment across the country.
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LTO Karachi Launches Squad to Tackle Tax Evasion
Karachi, January 12, 2025 – The Large Taxpayers Office (LTO) Karachi has established the Inland Revenue Enforcement Network (IREN) to address tax evasion within its jurisdiction. This initiative aligns with directives issued by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), which outlined the scope and functions of the IREN network and the enforcement units within field formations possessing legal territorial or tax jurisdiction over specific cases.
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Sales Tax Act Empowers IR Officers to Arrest and Prosecute
Karachi, January 11, 2025 – The Sales Tax Act, 1990, empowers officers of Inland Revenue (IR) to arrest and prosecute individuals for non-compliance with tax laws, strengthening enforcement mechanisms for tax evasion and fraud.
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How Much You Pay Default Surcharge for Tax Payment Failure?
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has clarified the rates and application of default surcharge for taxpayers who fail to meet their tax payment obligations. This surcharge is governed under Section 34 of the Sales Tax Act, 1990, and applies to both intentional and unintentional delays or errors in tax payments.
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Analysts Anticipate PSX Buoyancy Next Week
Karachi, January 11, 2025 – Analysts at Arif Habib Limited have forecasted a positive outlook for the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) in the coming week, beginning January 13, 2025. This optimism stems from expectations of favorable current account figures for December 2024 and attractive valuations in several scrips following a recent market correction.
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FBR Agrees to Tax Relief on Property Transactions
Islamabad, January 11, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has agreed to consider to grant significant tax relief on property transactions, aiming to stimulate the construction and real estate sectors.
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TPL Admits Failure in Providing Satellite Services: FBR
Karachi, January 11, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has disclosed that TPL, the company licensed for tracking and monitoring transit cargo, has acknowledged the failure of its satellite services.
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FBR Enhances Tax System with Telecom Data Integration
Karachi, January 10, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has successfully acquired detailed customer data for both pre-paid and post-paid telecom subscribers from all major telecom companies for the fiscal year 2023-24. This significant move is part of FBR’s ongoing effort to integrate third-party databases to enhance data accuracy and improve tax compliance across various sectors.
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