Karachi, December 30, 2024 – In a bid to promote transparency and compliance, the Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) has announced an exciting prize scheme aimed at encouraging individuals to report invoices issued through the Point of Sale (POS) system.
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FBR Issues Final Call for Corporate Tax Return Filing
Karachi, December 30, 2024 – With the deadline for filing income tax returns rapidly approaching, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a final call for companies to submit their annual income tax returns for the tax year 2024 before December 31, 2024.
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FBR Highlights Persons Required for Sales Tax Registration
Karachi, December 30, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has outlined the categories of individuals and businesses that are mandated to register for sales tax under the Sales Tax Act, 1990. This move is part of the FBR’s ongoing efforts to ensure compliance and expand the tax net.
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FBR Extends Working Hours for December Tax Collection
Karachi, December 30, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced extended working hours for the collection of duties and taxes for the month of December 2024, in a bid to meet its revenue collection targets.
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Banks Pay Price for ADR Tax Removal: Analysts
Karachi, December 29, 2024 – Pakistan’s banks face a pivotal moment as it navigates the fallout from recent tax reforms. Analysts at Arif Habib Limited highlighted on Sunday that while the removal of the Advance to Deposit Ratio (ADR) tax on income from government securities brings relief, it comes at the cost of a higher corporate tax burden.
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Power of Tax Authorities to Modify Orders Under STA 1990
Karachi, December 29, 2024 – Section 11C of the Sales Tax Act (STA), 1990, empowers tax authorities to adjust or modify assessments and orders based on decisions made by higher judicial bodies.
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FBR Can Recover Short Paid Sales Tax Without Notice
Karachi, December 29, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has been granted the authority to recover short-paid sales tax amounts without issuing prior notice to the taxpayer. This authority is enshrined in Section 11A of the Sales Tax Act, 1990, which allows the FBR to act swiftly in cases of underpayment.
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RTO-1 Karachi Seals 19 Retail Outlets for POS Violations
Karachi, December 28, 2024 – The Regional Tax Office (RTO)-1 Karachi has undertaken a stringent crackdown on retail outlets violating Point of Sale (POS) regulations, sealing 19 establishments and recovering approximately Rs 25.5 million in penalties.
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PSX to Maintain Positive Trajectory Amid New Year Liquidity
Karachi, December 28, 2024 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) is poised to sustain its positive trajectory in the coming week, fueled by fresh liquidity inflows associated with the “January effect.” Analysts at Arif Habib Limited have expressed optimism that the PSX will continue its upward momentum, bolstered by attractive valuations and renewed investor confidence.
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Government Abolishes Additional Tax on Low ADR for Banks
Karachi, December 28, 2024 – The federal government has abolished the additional income tax on banks with low Asset-to-Deposit Ratios (ADR). This decision, approved by the federal cabinet, will be implemented through the promulgation of an Income Tax Ordinance.
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