Karachi, September 27, 2024 – The Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) has urged the government to extend the deadline for filing income tax returns for the current fiscal year, offering a crucial opportunity for non-filers to comply and become active taxpayers. In a statement released on Friday, the PTBA lauded the government’s recent decision to abolish the non-filer category but emphasized the need for an extension to facilitate this transition.
(more…)Author: Shahnawaz Akhter
-
FBR Notifies Working Groups for Ambitious Transformation Plan
Islamabad, September 27, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the formation of multiple working groups to develop and implement the FBR’s ambitious Transformation Plan.
(more…) -
SBP Receives First Tranche from IMF’s $7 Billion Loan Program
Karachi, September 27, 2024 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced on Friday that it has received the first tranche of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) $7 billion loan program.
(more…) -
Taxpayers Await FBR Decision on Deadline Extension for Income Tax Returns
Karachi, September 27, 2024 – As the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) approaches the September 30 deadline for the filing of income tax returns for the fiscal year 2024, taxpayers and tax professionals across the country are increasingly voicing concerns over the feasibility of meeting this target.
(more…) -
SBP Announces Buyback Auction for Market Treasury Bills
Karachi, September 27, 2024 – In a significant move aimed at managing public debt and liquidity in the financial markets, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced its decision to conduct an auction for the buyback of Market Treasury Bills (MTBs).
(more…) -
FBR Elaborates CGT on Asset Disposal Outside Pakistan
Karachi, September 27, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has recently provided detailed guidelines regarding the imposition of Capital Gain Tax (CGT) on the disposal of assets located outside Pakistan during the tax year 2024-25.
(more…) -
Interbank Market Opens with 19-Paisa Gain for Rupee to Dollar
Karachi, September 27, 2024 – The interbank foreign exchange market began trading on Friday with a notable 19-paisa gain in the value of the Pakistani rupee against the US dollar, driven by optimism following the approval of a loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The rupee appreciated to PKR 277.50 from the previous day’s close of PKR 277.69 per US dollar.
(more…) -
FBR Overhauls POS Prize Scheme, Targets Unverified Invoices
Karachi, September 27, 2024 – In a significant move aimed at promoting tax compliance and transparency, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has made sweeping changes to the Point of Sale (POS) Prize Scheme, as announced through SRO 1513(I)/2024 issued on September 26, 2024. The revised scheme primarily targets customers reporting unverified invoices issued by Tier-1 retailers.
(more…) -
FBR Forms Committee for Single Sales Tax Return for All Sectors
Islamabad, September 26, 2024 – In a significant move aimed at simplifying the tax filing process and improving ease of business in Pakistan, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has formed a new committee to oversee the design, development, and implementation of a single sales tax return (SSTR) system for all sectors. This initiative is part of the FBR’s ongoing reforms to streamline tax procedures across multiple jurisdictions.
(more…) -
FBR Dismisses IR Inspector Over Inefficiency and Misconduct
Islamabad, September 26, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed a major penalty of dismissal from service on Muhammad Furquan Baig, Inspector-IR (BS-16), for inefficiency and misconduct. The disciplinary action was initiated after Baig’s extended and unexplained absence from duty since January 1, 2024.
(more…)