PkRevenue.com – The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has proposed the revival of tax credits for investments in initial public offerings (IPOs). The proposal is part of SECP’s recommendations for the 2024-25 federal budget.
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Pakistan Poised for Sales Tax Hike and Income Tax Overhaul
PkRevenue.com – Pakistan is preparing to further increase the sales tax rate in the upcoming 2024-25 budget to generate significant revenue for the next fiscal year.
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SECP Proposes Tax Relief for Share Investors in 2024-25 Budget
PkRevenue.com – In a bid to stimulate the stock market and promote investment, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has put forward a series of tax relief proposals for the 2024-25 budget.
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Steel Industry Representatives Meet Finance Minister
PkRevenue.com – On Thursday, representatives from the steel industry met with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb to discuss proposals for the upcoming 2024-25 budget.
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FBR Suggests New CGT on Non-Residents’ Capital Assets
PkRevenue.com – In a move aimed at tightening tax regulations, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed the imposition of capital gains tax (CGT) on the disposal of capital assets by non-residents.
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UNISAME Fears More Tax Burden Will Cripple SME Sector
PkRevenue.com – Zulfikar Thaver, President of the Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME), has expressed grave concerns over potential new tax burdens in the upcoming 2024-25 budget, warning that additional taxes could severely cripple the already struggling SME sector.
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FBR Proposes Major Penalty Hikes for Sales Tax Violations
PkRevenue.com – In a bold move aimed at bolstering tax compliance, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed an unprecedented escalation in penalties for violations of sales tax regulations.
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Health Experts Recommend 40% Increase in Tobacco Tax
Pkrevenue.com – Health experts have urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to implement a 40% increase in tobacco taxes in the budget for the fiscal year 2024-25. This proposal aims to reduce tobacco consumption, enhance government revenue, and address the significant health costs associated with smoking.
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FBR Aims to Generate Rs 205 Billion Additional Trade Tax in FY25
PkRevenue.com – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) of Pakistan is gearing up to generate an additional Rs 205 billion through trade taxes in the fiscal year 2024-25. This target represents a 9 percent increase over the projected trade tax collection of Rs 1.09 trillion for the current fiscal year, 2023-24.
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FBR Proposes Tax on Govt. Securities Sold Before Maturity
(PkRevenue.com) – In a bid to curb revenue leakage and enhance the documentation of financial transactions, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed imposing a withholding tax on government securities sold before their maturity. This proposal is part of the FBR’s budget recommendations for the fiscal year 2024-25.
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