KARACHI, November 26, 2024 – Pakistan has introduced an advance income tax requirement on individuals and agencies hiring foreign nationals for domestic work.
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Pakistan, World Bank Discuss Tax Policy Framework
Islamabad, November 26, 2024 – Pakistan and the World Bank held discussions on Tuesday to develop a robust and transparent tax policy framework aimed at boosting revenue mobilization, improving compliance, and ensuring equitable taxation.
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FBR Struggles as Political Protests Undermine Revenue Goals
Islamabad, November 26, 2024 – Political instability is posing significant challenges for the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in achieving its tax collection target for November 2024, according to sources within the department.
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Advance Tax on Motor Vehicles in Pakistan for TY 2024-25
Advance tax on motor vehicles is levied under Section 231B of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, as amended by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for the tax year 2024-25.
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FBR Asks Banks to Collect 0.6% Tax on Non-ATL Cash Withdrawal
Karachi, November 25, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has mandated banks to deduct 0.6% advance tax on cash withdrawals exceeding PKR 50,000 in a single day from individuals not listed on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL).
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FBR Outlines Arrest Protocol for Tax Defaulters
Karachi, November 24, 2024 – The Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, empowers the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to arrest individuals involved in income concealment, enhancing its authority to tackle tax evasion effectively. Section 203B of the updated ordinance outlines the powers and procedures that the FBR can exercise in such cases.
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Tax Officials Empowered to Arrest for Income Concealment
Karachi, November 24, 2024 – The Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, grants tax officials of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) the authority to arrest individuals accused of concealing income. Section 203B of the updated ordinance outlines the specific powers and procedures tax officials must follow in such cases.
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PHC Rules Against Pay Order Requirement for Tax Exemption
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has ruled that the requirement of a pay order for the clearance of tax-exempt consignments undermines the exemption regime granted to certain businesses.
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Offences by Companies, AOPs Under Income Tax Ordinance, 2001
Karachi, November 23, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has clarified the provisions regarding offences committed by companies and Associations of Persons (AOPs) under the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001. These offences are detailed in Section 200 of the Ordinance, which outlines the responsibilities and liabilities of individuals associated with such entities when a violation occurs.
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How Will Pakistan Banks Escape the ADR Tax?
With tax obligations tied to the advance-to-deposit ratio (ADR) on the horizon, banks in Pakistan are under pressure to lower deposits and boost lending as 2024 draws to a close. Analysts estimate that banks need to issue an additional Rs 1.85 trillion in loans or reduce deposits by Rs 3.6 trillion during the final months of the year to avoid this taxation.
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