Karachi, December 5, 2023 – The Karachi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) raised eyebrows on Tuesday as it expressed astonishment over the government’s notable silence in the face of escalating protests against the recent gas tariff hike.
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FBR Introduces KIBOR-Linked Compensation for Delayed Sales Tax Refunds
Karachi, December 5, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a significant policy shift regarding delayed sales tax refunds, introducing an additional compensation mechanism tied to the Karachi Interbank Offered Rate (KIBOR).
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Maintenance of Books of Accounts by Taxpayers in Pakistan During Tax Year 2024
Karachi, December 5, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan has introduced crucial updates to the Income Tax Rules, 2002, stipulating mandatory maintenance of books of accounts, documents, and records for taxpayers during the tax year 2024.
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Advisory on Claiming Sales Tax Refunds under Updated Law for Tax Year 2024
Karachi, December 4, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a crucial advisory to taxpayers in Pakistan, emphasizing the importance of timely claiming sales tax refunds under the updated tax law for the tax year 2024.
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FBR Sheds Light on Fee for Technical Services in Tax Year 2024
Karachi, December 4, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has shed light on the fee for technical services during the tax year 2024, updating the Income Tax Rules, 2002.
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FBR Unveils Tax Recovery Procedure for Companies in Liquidation During Tax Year 2024
Karachi, December 3, 2023 – In a move to address tax recovery challenges from companies undergoing liquidation, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a comprehensive procedure under the Sales Tax Act, 1990 for the tax year 2024.
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Pakistan Introduces Tax Framework for Non-Resident Royalty Income in Tax Year 2024
Karachi, December 3, 2023 –Pakistan has unveiled a comprehensive tax treatment framework for royalty income earned by non-residents during the tax year 2024.
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IMF Disbursement Expectations Bolster Rupee Sentiment for Week Starting December 4
Karachi, December 3, 2023 – Anticipation of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) approval of the next $700 million tranche under its $3 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement has fueled optimism in Pakistan’s currency market, leading to a strengthening of the rupee against the dollar.
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FBR Achieves Rs 722 Billion in Revenue from Petroleum Duties and Sales Tax in FY23
Karachi, December 2, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has successfully garnered Rs 722 billion through customs duty and sales tax on the import and supply of petroleum products during the fiscal year 2022-2023.
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FBR Collects Rs 155 Billion in Withholding Tax on Immovable Properties in FY23
Karachi, December 2, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has collected a staggering Rs 155 billion in withholding tax on the sales and purchases of immovable properties during the Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
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