Karachi, October 14, 2024 – The Large Taxpayers Office (LTO) Karachi convened a high-profile conference on Monday with corporate sector leaders, issuing a stern warning that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially declared war on fraudulent sales tax practices.
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KTBA Urges FBR to Allow Unconditional Return Filing Extensions
Karachi, October 14, 2024 – The Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has called on the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to accept applications for extensions in return filing deadlines without imposing restrictive conditions. In a formal communication addressed to Badshah Khan Wazir, Member of IR Operations at FBR, KTBA President Syed Zafar Ahmad raised several critical issues regarding the current return filing process and the challenges faced by taxpayers.
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FBR Arrests CFOs in Major Crackdown Against Sales Tax Fraud
Islamabad, October 14, 2024 – In an aggressive push against tax evasion, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has arrested several Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) linked to large-scale sales tax fraud.
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No More Extensions: FBR Confirms Final Deadline for Return Filing
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has confirmed that October 14, 2024, will be the final deadline for filing income tax returns for the 2024 tax year. In its latest statement on Monday, the FBR clarified that there will be no further extensions granted beyond this date, urging taxpayers to complete their submissions promptly.
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FBR Explains How to Obtain Extension for Tax Return Filing
Karachi, October 13, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a clear process for taxpayers who are unable to meet the income tax filing deadline, offering a pathway to secure an extension.
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FBR May Extend Return Filing Deadline Amid Islamabad Holidays
Karachi, October 13, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is likely to further extend the deadline for filing income tax returns for the tax year 2024 due to the public holidays declared in Islamabad.
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Desperate FBR Targets CFOs to Curb Fake Invoices
Karachi, October 13, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has shifted its focus toward holding Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) accountable for ensuring the authenticity of sales tax returns.
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Pakistan Customs Implements New Valuation for Power Tools
Karachi, October 13, 2024 – In a significant regulatory update, Pakistan Customs has announced revised customs valuations for the import of power tools, a move aimed at curbing under-invoicing and ensuring more accurate duty and tax assessments.
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LTO Karachi Collects Rs 680 Billion in 1QFY25 Despite Import Slowdown
Karachi, October 13, 2024 – The Large Taxpayers Office (LTO) Karachi collected a staggering Rs 680 billion during the first quarter (July-September) of the fiscal year 2024-25. This robust performance comes despite modest growth in revenues from imports, underscoring the remarkable resilience and efficiency of domestic tax collection efforts.
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FBR Chairman Plans Busy Karachi Visit Amid Islamabad Holidays
Karachi, October 11, 2024 – Rashid Mahmood Langrial, Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), has laid out a demanding agenda for his upcoming visit to Karachi. During the public holidays announced in Islamabad for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, Langrial will capitalize on this period by engaging in pivotal meetings and performance evaluations in the economic hub of Pakistan.
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