Islamabad, May 10, 2024 – In a move to clamp down on rampant sales tax fraud and the circulation of fake invoices, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb instructed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to intensify their detection and investigatory efforts.
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PTBA Proposes Comprehensive Digitalization in Budget 2024-25
Karachi, May 10, 2024 – The Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) has officially presented a set of proposals to Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb for the upcoming 2024-25 budget, placing significant emphasis on the digitalization of the economy.
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FBR Receives Proposals to Clamp Down Benami Car Purchases
KARACHI, May 9, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is considering new measures for the 2024-25 budget to combat benami (anonymous) transactions in the automobile sector and to enhance tax collection across various sectors.
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FBR Initiates Date of Birth Verification for Customs Officials
Islamabad, May 8, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has commenced a comprehensive verification of date of birth records for officials within Pakistan Customs, aiming to streamline the process of managing retirement cases and other related administrative matters.
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World Bank Vice President Applauds FBR Reforms
Islamabad, May 8, 2024 – In a significant meeting held at the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) headquarters on Wednesday, Martin Raiser, Vice President of the World Bank, met with Amjed Zubair Tiwana, the Chairman of FBR and Secretary of the Revenue Division.
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Proposal to Lift Import Tax for Manufacturers in Budget 2024-25
The business community has recently put forth a significant proposal for budget 2024-25 aimed at boosting efficiency of manufacturers within Pakistan.
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FBR Crackdown on Non-Filers Threatens 2.5 Million SIMs
Karachi, May 8, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a directive that could lead to the suspension of approximately 2.5 million mobile phone SIMs.
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FBR Tightens Oversight on Sales Tax Collection via Bank Accounts
Islamabad, May 8, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has rolled out new guidelines aiming to enhance the regulatory framework for the collection of sales tax and federal excise duty (FED) through the attachment of taxpayers’ bank accounts.
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FBR Amends Sales Tax Rules for Balance Sheet Requirement
Karachi, May 8, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has amended the requirements for submitting balance sheets along with monthly sales tax returns.
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Key Changes to Income Tax Ordinance through New Laws 2024
The Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 has undergone significant revisions through the enactment of new Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, 2024.
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