In a bid to bolster tax compliance and enforcement measures, telecom operators in Pakistan have initiated the daily blocking of SIM cards belonging to non-filers of income tax returns.
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FBR Acknowledges Traders Enrolled in Tajir Dost Scheme
Islamabad, May 13, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Monday honored the first batch of traders registered under the Tajir Dost Scheme.
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Salaried Class Bears Excessive Tax Burden in Pakistan: OICCI
Karachi, May 13, 2024 – Startling revelations by foreign investors operating in Pakistan have shed light on an alarming fiscal trend: the salaried class is shouldering a disproportionate tax burden, eclipsing the combined contributions of exporters and retailers.
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ATL Expands to 4.22 Million Amid SIM Blocking Fears
Karachi, May 13, 2024 – The Active Taxpayers List (ATL) has surged to 4.22 million individuals as the looming threat of SIM card blocking for non-compliance compelled previously non-compliant citizens to make tax filings, sources disclosed on Monday.
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OICCI Demands Development of Sales Tax Laws for Distributors
Karachi, May 13, 2024 – The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has urged the development of policy guidelines for sales tax laws on distributors, emphasizing the need for collaboration and coordination among federal and provincial tax regulators.
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Pakistan Considers Ending Tax Exemptions on Imports
Pakistan is contemplating significant changes to its tax policies, with plans to withdraw tax exemptions on imports in the upcoming budget for the fiscal year 2024-25.
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PM Shehbaz Forms Body to Ease Retailer and Trader Registration
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken proactive steps to address the challenges hindering the registration process for retailers and traders under the Tajir Dost Scheme.
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PBC Proposes 24% Tax on Motor Vehicle Purchases by Non-Filers
The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has put forth a bold proposal for the upcoming budget of 2024-25, recommending a significant increase in advance tax rates on motor vehicle purchases by non-filers of income tax returns.
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Pakistan Commits No Tax Amnesty in 2024-25
Islamabad, May 11, 2024: Pakistan has pledged not to launch any tax amnesty schemes in fiscal year 2024-25 as part of its commitment to bolster the country’s fiscal sustainability and ensure continuous fiscal consolidation.
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Telecom Operators Begin Blocking SIMs of Non-Filers in Pakistan
Islamabad, May 10, 2024 – Pakistan’s telecom operators have begun the process of blocking mobile phone SIM cards belonging to individuals who have not filed their income tax returns.
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