Karachi, May 23, 2024 — In a significant ruling, the Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue (ATIR), Karachi, has determined that super tax is not applicable to income falling under the Final Tax Regime (FTR) for exporters.
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FBR Directs IR Officials to Submit Documents for Age Verification
Islamabad, May 22, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a directive on Wednesday, instructing officials of Inland Revenue (IR) to submit attested documents for age verification purposes.
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FBR Issues Instructions on Budget Exercise 2024-25
ISLAMABAD, May 22, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) issued new instructions on Wednesday related to the budget exercise for 2024-25. The FBR announced that the budget exercise has commenced at its headquarters in Islamabad, and as a result, it has banned the entry of visitors to maintain the security and confidentiality of the process.
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FBR Bans Visitor Entry in HQs Amid Budget Preparation
Islamabad, May 21, 2024 – In a move aimed at maintaining confidentiality and ensuring the smooth preparation of the annual revenue budget for 2024-25, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed a ban on the entry of visitors into its Islamabad headquarters effective immediately.
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FBR Eyes New Real Estate Tax to Generate Rs 500 Billion
Karachi, May 21, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is considering imposing a new tax on the real estate sector, aiming to tap into an estimated Rs 500 billion.
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FBR Reports 4.30 Million Active Taxpayers
Karachi, May 20, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) reported on Monday that the number of active taxpayers for the tax year 2023 has surged to 4.30 million.
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KCCI Seeks Sales Tax Exemption on Gold Import
Karachi, May 20, 2024 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has urged the government to grant a sales tax exemption on the import of gold for export purposes.
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PBC Recommends Abolishing Section 8B of Sales Tax Act
Karachi, May 19, 2024 – The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has proposed the abolition of Section 8B of the Sales Tax Act, 1990, in its budget recommendations for the fiscal year 2024-25.
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Voting for IRS Officers Association Election on May 26-27
The Inland Revenue Service (IRS) Officers Association is gearing up for its highly anticipated election, scheduled for Sunday, May 26, and Monday, May 27.
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KCCI Suggests Adjusting Refunds against Sales Tax Liability
Karachi, May 18, 2024 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has proposed that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) permit the adjustment of sales tax refunds against sales tax liabilities to address significant delays in payments.
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