Author: Faisal Shahnawaz

  • Filing wealth statement against foreign income

    Filing wealth statement against foreign income

    Section 116A of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 explains that a resident taxpayer having a foreign income is required to file a wealth statement.

    The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) issued the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 updated up to June 30, 2021. The Ordinance incorporated amendments brought through Finance Act, 2021.

    Following is the text of Section 116A of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001:

    116A. Foreign income and assets statement.– (1) Every resident taxpayer being an individual having foreign income of not less than ten thousand United States dollars or having foreign assets with a value of not less than one hundred thousand United States dollars shall furnish a statement, hereinafter referred to as the foreign income and assets statement, in the prescribed form and verified in the prescribed manner giving particulars of—

    (a) the person’s total foreign assets and liabilities as on the last day of the tax year;

    (b) any foreign assets transferred by the person to any other person during the tax year and the consideration for the said transfer; and

    (c) complete particulars of foreign income, the expenditure derived during the tax year and the expenditure wholly and necessarily for the purposes of deriving the said income.

    (2) The Commissioner may by a notice in writing require any person being an individual who, in the opinion of the Commissioner on the basis of reasons to be recorded in writing, was required to furnish a foreign income and assets statement under sub-section (1) but who has failed to do so to furnish the foreign income and assets statement on the date specified in the notice.

    (Disclaimer: The text of above section is only for information. Team PkRevenue.com makes all efforts to provide the correct version of the text. However, the team PkRevenue.com is not responsible for any error or omission.)

  • Filing wealth statement to declare assets, liabilities

    Filing wealth statement to declare assets, liabilities

    Section 116 of Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 explained the requirement of filing wealth statement by any person being an individual.

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  • Prices of all petroleum products reduced

    Prices of all petroleum products reduced

    ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Tuesday announced a reduction in prices of all petroleum products for next fortnight.

    A statement issued by the Finance Division the new reduced prices will take effect from September 01, 2021.

    According to the notification the price of petrol has been reduced by Rs1.50 to Rs118.30 per liter from Rs119.80.

    The price of high speed diesel (HSD) has been reduced by Rs1.50 to Rs115.03 per liter from Rs116.53.

    Similarly, the rate of kerosene oil has been reduced by Rs1.50 to Rs86.80 per liter from Rs88.30.

    The price of light diesel has been reduced by one rupee to Rs84.77 per liter from Rs85.77.

    The statement issued by the finance division said that despite international price fluctuation in petroleum products and anticipated increase in future prices, the government has reduced the price in order to provide maximum relief to the consumer.

    The government is firmly committed to ensure stability in prices of essential commodities and has sustained the price pressure in line with its commitment to the common man.

    It is pertinent to mention that petroleum levy is kept at minimum which is a clear reflection that the government is fully cognizant of the impact of fuel prices on the prices of basic items that affect people directly.

  • KIBOR rates on August 31, 2021

    KIBOR rates on August 31, 2021

    KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday issued following Karachi Interbank Offered Rates (KIBOR) on August 31, 2021.

     TenorBIDOFFER
    1 – Week6.907.40
    2 – Week6.957.45
    1 – Month7.007.50
    3 – Month7.127.37
    6 – Month7.297.54
    9 – Month7.397.89
    1 – Year7.508.00
  • Dollar makes gain against PKR in interbank

    Dollar makes gain against PKR in interbank

    KARACHI: The US dollar made a gain against the Pak Rupee (PKR) for the second consecutive day on Tuesday.

    The rupee fell by 43 paisas to end at Rs166.39 to the dollar as against previous day’s closing of Rs165.96 in the interbank foreign exchange market.

    The rupee depreciated a day earlier by 34 paisas against the dollar.

    Currency experts said that the market witnessed higher demand for the dollar. They said that external payment in the shape of import and corporate payments remained higher.

    They said that the widening trade deficit remained a concern for the market.

    They however, said that support for the local currency might come from export receipts and workers’ remittances.

    The experts further said that the latest initiatives of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to facilitate Non Resident Pakistanis (NRPs) might result in inflows of the foreign currency.

  • SBP issues customers exchange rates on August 31

    SBP issues customers exchange rates on August 31

    KARACHI – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced the latest exchange rates for customers on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, shedding light on the currency values based on the weighted average rates of commercial banks.

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  • Requirement of business bank account

    Requirement of business bank account

    Section 114A of Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 mandates the requirement that every taxpayer declare to the Commissioner the bank account used for business transactions.

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  • Biometric verification for PSW inaugurated at KCAA

    Biometric verification for PSW inaugurated at KCAA

    The introduction of biometric verification for registration on the PSW portal marks a significant milestone in streamlining customs procedures and improving the overall experience for traders.

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  • KIBOR rates on August 30, 2021

    KIBOR rates on August 30, 2021

    KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday issued following Karachi Interbank Offered Rates (KIBOR) on August 30, 2021.

     TenorBIDOFFER
    1 – Week6.887.38
    2 – Week6.947.44
    1 – Month7.007.50
    3 – Month7.127.37
    6 – Month7.297.54
    9 – Month7.407.90
    1 – Year7.497.99
  • SBP enhances investment opportunities for NRPs

    SBP enhances investment opportunities for NRPs

    The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced significant enhancements to the Roshan Digital Accounts (RDA) to further facilitate non-resident Pakistanis (NRPs) in investing and financing opportunities.

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