Revised Federal Excise Act excludes mineral water and low-sugar hydration beverages from the 20% federal excise duty.
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Punjab Finance Act 2026 tightens input tax adjustment rules
Punjab reduces the input tax adjustment cap to 80% and introduces a 12-month phased adjustment for capital goods under new sales tax reforms.
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Punjab tightens active taxpayer rules under Finance Act 2026
New law links active taxpayer status to timely return filing, input tax claims, government licences and public procurement contracts.
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Punjab revises motor vehicle tax rates for FY2026-27
New tax rates effective from July 1 increase annual levies on heavy transport vehicles and raise ad valorem taxes for higher-engine-capacity private vehicles.
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FBR clarifies sales tax rules for footwear sold through POS retailers
Sales Tax General Order No. 11 of 2026 provides implementation guidelines for footwear supplied through FBR digitally integrated and POS-compliant retail outlets.
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FBR slaps up to 92% FED on imported vehicles in Pakistan for FY2026-27
New federal excise duty rates target imported cars, SUVs, and luxury vehicles with engine capacities above 2,000cc under the updated tax framework.
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FBR announces major transfers, postings of IRS officers in BS-19 to BS-22
Senior Inland Revenue Service officers reassigned across FBR headquarters, tax offices, and directorates nationwide with immediate effect.
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FBR empowered to seize unpaid duty cigarettes and beverages
Updated law allows confiscation of counterfeit products, untaxed goods and vehicles used for transportation
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FBR mandates tax stamps on excisable goods under updated Federal Excise Act
Updated Federal Excise Act requires manufacturers to use tax stamps and digital tracking before goods enter the market
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FBR waives surcharge, penalties on PIA sales tax and FED liabilities
Relief covers penalties on sales tax and federal excise duty dues while principal liabilities remain payable
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