Karachi, April 23, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is actively considering the introduction of a new tax regime targeting income generated through digital platforms such as YouTube and other social media channels.
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KCCI urges redefinition of withholding agent to ease tax burden
Karachi, April 23, 2025 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has recommended a critical reform in the country’s tax structure by suggesting changes to the existing definition of a withholding agent.
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LTO Karachi posts impressive 27% tax collection growth in 9MFY25
KARACHI, April 23, 2025 – The Large Taxpayers Office (LTO) Karachi has posted a remarkable 27% increase in revenue collection during the first nine months (July–March) of the fiscal year 2024–25, underscoring its critical role in Pakistan’s tax administration system.
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Understanding taxpayers’ rights when FBR impounds records
The relationship between the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and the taxpayer should be grounded in fairness, accountability, and transparency. While the FBR has the legal authority to impound records during audits or investigations, it is equally important to highlight and protect the rights of taxpayers during this process. Often, individuals and businesses feel powerless when their accounts, documents, or digital data are seized. However, the law provides clear safeguards to ensure that taxpayers’ rights are respected.
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PCDMA Seeks FTR Revival, Relief for Commercial Importers
Karachi, April 22, 2025 – The Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Merchants Association (PCDMA) has submitted a detailed set of tax proposals for the upcoming 2025–26 federal budget, urging the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to revive the Final Tax Regime (FTR) specifically for commercial importers. The association emphasized that restoring this system would provide much-needed relief, simplify taxation, and strengthen trust between the government and the business community.
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NCCPL releases CGT collection schedule for March 2025
Karachi, April 22, 2025 – The National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) has issued the official schedule for the Capital Gain Tax (CGT) collection pertaining to the month of March 2025.
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ICMAP proposes GST framework to tax offshore sellers
Karachi, April 22, 2025 – The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP) has presented a comprehensive proposal aimed at incorporating offshore sellers into the General Sales Tax (GST) regime, a move designed to curb tax evasion and level the playing field for domestic businesses.
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Taxpayers Declared Inactive Despite Deadline Extension: KCCI
Karachi, April 21, 2025 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has strongly criticized the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for declaring numerous taxpayers inactive, even after officially extending the deadline for filing sales tax returns for February and March 2025.
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Taxpayers and Concealment: Proving Intentional Misreporting
Concealment of income is a serious matter in the realm of tax law, and it can lead to severe consequences if proven for taxpayers.
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KCCI Pushes to Scrap Minimum WHT on Imports
Karachi, April 21, 2025 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has strongly urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to abolish the Minimum Withholding Tax (WHT) on raw material imports by commercial importers in the upcoming federal budget for 2025-26.
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