The Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 has undergone significant revisions through the enactment of new Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, 2024.
(more…)Author: Shahnawaz Akhter
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Thousands of Cases Stuck Amid Missing Rules for New Tax Laws
As the government rolled out the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, 2024, thousands of tax cases have been bottlenecked at various tribunals, casting a shadow over the efficacy of the new legislative framework.
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PTCL Battles Extensive Tax Contingencies into 2024
Karachi, May 7, 2024 – Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has unveiled a comprehensive report on its tax contingencies for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023.
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FBR Initiates Comprehensive HR Audit in Pakistan Customs
Karachi, May 7, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed all Pakistan Customs stations to furnish comprehensive details of their workforce.
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Pakistan Business Council Seeks Clarity on Group Taxation
Karachi, May 6, 2024 – The Pakistan Business Council (PBC), a leading advocacy group representing major businesses in the country, has submitted proposals for the upcoming budget 2024-25. A key area of focus for the PBC is seeking amendments to the existing group taxation regulations to provide clarity and relief regarding inter-corporate dividends (ICD).
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Engro and DH Corp Boards Greenlight Major Restructuring Plan
In a significant move on May 3, 2024, the boards of Engro Corporation Limited (Engro Corp) and DH Corporation Limited (DH Corp) approved a restructuring plan involving, aiming to optimize capital allocation and enhance shareholder returns.
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PTBA Demands Release of Draft Tax Return Forms for 2024
Karachi, May 6, 2024 – The Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) has officially called upon the Finance Minister, Muhammad Aurangzeb, to expedite the issuance of the draft tax return forms for the tax year 2024.
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FBR Gets Record 110,000 Active Taxpayers Amid SIM Blocking
Karachi, May 6, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported a record surge in active taxpayer registrations this week, with 110,000 new sign-ups, bringing the total to 4.18 million for the 2023 tax year.
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Afghan TT Abuses and Iran Smuggling Strain Pakistan Economy
In a revealing assessment by the Pakistan Business Council (PBC), the misuse of the Afghan Transit Trade (ATT) agreement along with unchecked smuggling from Iran has been spotlighted as significant drains on Pakistan’s economy.
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PBC Proposes Elimination of Minimum Tax for Listed Companies
The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has put forward a significant proposal aimed at boosting economic activity among listed companies by recommending the abolition of the minimum tax.
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