The Risk Management System (RMS) of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) plays a central role in ensuring transparent, automated, and risk-based processing of sales tax refund claims in Pakistan. For tax year 2026, refund claims are no longer processed manually; instead, they are evaluated through FBR’s computerized RMS under Rule 29 of the Sales Tax Rules, 2006.
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Know About Filing and Process of Sales Tax Refund Claims in FBR for 2026
Filing a sales tax refund claim with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) requires accuracy, proper timing, and compliance with prescribed rules. Any mistake can delay processing or result in rejection. To streamline refunds, Rule 28 of the Sales Tax Rules, 2006 (updated for tax year 2026) lays down a simplified and automated mechanism.
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How to Adjust Input and Output Tax for Returned Supplies in 2026
Returned or cancelled supplies are a common part of business operations. However, incorrect adjustment of input and output tax can lead to penalties and audit issues. To address this, Rule 22 of the Sales Tax Rules, 2006 (updated for tax year 2026) provides a complete framework for handling tax adjustments through debit and credit notes.
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PTBA urges FBR to end unequal enforcement of section 7E on properties
The Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) has called on the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to immediately stop what it described as the discriminatory enforcement of Section 7E of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, relating to tax on immovable properties.
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Rule 20 Explained: Cancellation or Return of Supply Under Sales Tax for 2026
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reiterated strict documentation and approval requirements for cancellation or return of taxable supplies under Rule 20 of the Sales Tax Rules, 2006, updated for Tax Year 2026.
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Know About Changes in Sales Tax Return Filing for Tax Year 2026
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced important clarifications and procedural changes in sales tax return filing under Rule 14 of the Sales Tax Rules, 2006, updated for Tax Year 2026.
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Due Dates for Filing Sales Tax Returns in 2026 (Pakistan)
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), under the Sales Tax Rules, 2006 (updated for Tax Year 2026), has specified different payment and filing deadlines for monthly and quarterly sales tax returns based on the category of registered person.
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PRA issues notices to Punjab wedding halls over sales tax compliance
Lahore, January 12, 2026 – The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has stepped up its enforcement campaign against tax evasion by issuing notices to wedding halls and event venues across the province for failing to maintain proper sales tax records.
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FBR updates Karachi property valuation 2026 for income tax purposes
Islamabad, February 11, 2025: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has updated property valuation rules for Karachi under the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, bringing clarity to how residential, commercial, and industrial properties will be valued for tax purposes across Karachi.
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FBR top officials visit Balochistan to boost anti-smuggling efforts
Quetta, January 11, 2026 — In a move to strengthen anti-smuggling enforcement and promote legitimate trade, senior officials of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) visited Customs House Quetta on 8th and 9th January 2026. The delegation was led by Syed Shakeel Shah, Member (Customs Operations), FBR, Islamabad, accompanied by Basit Maqsood Abbasi, Chief Collector of Customs Enforcement, Islamabad.
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