Category: Taxation

Many taxpayers in Pakistan pay excess income tax but never claim their refunds—mostly due to lack of awareness about the procedure. Under Section 170 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 (updated for Tax Year 2026), taxpayers are legally entitled to a refund of excess tax paid.

Getting a tax exemption certificate in Pakistan can significantly reduce your import costs—especially if you’re setting up or expanding an industrial undertaking. Under Section 159 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 (updated for Tax Year 2026), eligible taxpayers can apply for exemption from collection of tax at source on imports.

Becoming a registered Income Tax Practitioner (ITP) in Pakistan requires following the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) guidelines under Income Tax Rules, 2002 (updated November 24, 2023). This registration enables practitioners to handle tax matters on behalf of clients legally.

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is lawfully collecting detailed information about property buyers and sellers to match wealth declarations, detect under-reported income, and broaden Pakistan’s tax base.

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is legally empowered to collect detailed information about motor vehicle buyers and lessees under the Income Tax Rules, 2002, amended up to November 24, 2023, as part of its efforts to examine wealth declarations and broaden the tax base.

January 31 was the statutory deadline for the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to notify the income tax return forms for Tax Year 2026, but the authority has failed to do so so far, raising concerns over compliance with existing tax laws.