Islamabad, December 4, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) announced the formation of multiple procurement committees on Wednesday to facilitate the implementation of its Transformation Plan.
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FBR Mandates Forensic Lab Tests for Vehicle Auctions
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a significant policy change, requiring the Customs Department to conduct forensic laboratory tests through reputable forensic labs before auctioning confiscated vehicles. This move aims to enhance transparency in the auction process and ensure the sale of non-tampered vehicles to buyers.
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Aurangzeb Vows Support for Small Traders in Tax Reforms
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to integrating the wholesale and retail sectors into the tax net while ensuring that small traders and shopkeepers receive maximum facilitation during this transition.
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Advance Tax on Marriage Functions Updated for Tax Year 2025
KARACHI, December 3, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has updated advance tax rates applicable to marriage gatherings across Pakistan for the tax year 2025. These updates, issued under Section 236CB of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, aim to enhance compliance and revenue collection from events held at marriage-related venues.
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FBR Implements New Tax Rates on Sale of Immovable Property
KARACHI, December 3, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced updated advance tax rates on the sale or transfer of immovable property in Pakistan for the tax year 2025. These changes, outlined under Section 236C of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, aim to streamline tax compliance and ensure clarity for property transactions.
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Provinces Miss Deadline to Amend Agricultural Tax Laws
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has confirmed that provinces failed to meet the deadline for amending their agriculture income tax legislation, which was set for October 2024. This was disclosed during a presentation to the National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance, where officials provided an update on the quantitative performance criteria and structural benchmarks related to Pakistan’s ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF) program.
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ATIR Rejects FBR Appeal Against Supernet on Technical Grounds
Islamabad, December 2, 2024 – The Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue (ATIR) Islamabad dismissed an appeal filed by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) against M/s. Supernet Limited. The tribunal ruled the appeal non-maintainable under the amended provisions of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, introduced through the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, 2024.
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KCCI Demands Removal of MRP Tea Valuation for Tax Collection
Karachi, December 2, 2024 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has urged the authorities to remove the Minimum Retail Price (MRP) regulation from the tax valuation of tea. In a statement issued on Monday, KCCI President Muhammad Jawed Bilwani expressed strong opposition to the recent decision by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to set the MRP of Rs1200 per kg on the import of black tea in bulk, which is then subject to sales tax and withholding tax.
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FBR Adds 0.3 Million Active Taxpayers to ATL for 2024 in November
Karachi, December 2, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has added approximately 0.3 million taxpayers to its Active Taxpayers List (ATL) for the tax year 2024 during November. The updated list now reflects 5.64 million active taxpayers as of December 1, 2024, based on income tax returns filed up to that date.
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FBR Amends Rules for Temporary Import of Vehicles
Karachi, December 2, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced significant amendments to the rules governing the temporary import of vehicles by tourists into Pakistan. These changes, formalized through SRO 1965(I)/2024 on November 27, 2024, modify Rule 77 of the Customs Rules, 2001, with stricter conditions and streamlined processes.
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