Islamabad, May 1, 2024: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is gearing up for a significant overhaul of property valuation tables, aiming to bring them closer to fair market value (FMV) starting July 1, 2024.
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Pakistan Revenue delivers the latest taxation news, covering income tax, sales tax, and customs duty. Stay updated with insights on tax policies, regulations, and financial developments in Pakistan.
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FBR Faces Criticism for Exposing Identity of 0.5 Million Non-Filers
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has stirred controversy by revealing the identity of over half a million citizens who have not filed their income tax returns, according to Income Tax General Order No. 1 issued on April 30, 2024.
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FBR Portal Denies Input Tax Adjustment for Registered Taxpayers
In a recent development that has caused widespread disruption among the business community, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) portal is currently denying input tax adjustments to registered sales tax persons, in the wake of the implementation of SRO 350.
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MTO Karachi Achieves 80% Growth in April Tax Collections
Karachi – The Medium Tax Office (MTO) in Karachi has reported an extraordinary 80% year-on-year increase in tax collections for April 2024, according to the latest provisional figures released this Tuesday.
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LTO Karachi Surpasses Rs 2 Trillion Amid Organizational Upheaval
KARACHI: Despite gloomy and uncertain organizational upheaval, the Large Taxpayers Office (LTO) Karachi has hit a new milestone by collecting over Rs 2 trillion in revenue for the fiscal year 2023-24, as of April 30, 2024.
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FBR Blocks Mobile Phone SIMs of Half a Million Non-Filers
Islamabad, April 30, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken stringent action against non-filers by blocking the mobile phone SIMs of half a million individuals.
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Deadline Approaches for Registration under Tajir Dost Scheme
Karachi, April 30, 2024 – Today marks the final call for shopkeepers and small traders across Pakistan to register under the newly launched Tajir Dost Scheme. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) introduced this initiative at the start of April 2024, providing a one-month window, which concludes today, for mandatory registration.
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National Assembly Passes Money Bill to Amend Tax Laws
Islamabad, April 29, 2024 – The National Assembly of Pakistan took a significant step forward in tax reform by approving a new money bill aimed at amending existing tax laws, which promises to streamline the tax litigation process and strengthen tax compliance across the country.
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FBR Lists 4.07 Million Active Taxpayers, Reflecting Compliance
Islamabad, April 29, 2024 – In a significant development on Monday, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) published the names of 4.07 million citizens who have successfully filed their income tax returns, thereby securing their positions on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) for the tax year 2023.
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Pakistan Mulls Mandatory Tax Returns for Agricultural Income
In a move poised to overhaul the taxation system for agricultural income, Pakistan is strongly considering making it mandatory for earners of agricultural income to file their annual tax returns along with wealth statements.
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