The Finance Bill 2023 has introduced a new section, 99D, to the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, enabling the government to impose an additional tax on certain income, profits, and gains.
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FBR Empowered to Recover Outstanding Liabilities under Other Laws
KARACHI: In a notable development, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has been granted the authority to recover outstanding liabilities under various statutes or laws. Section 146D of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, now empowers the Commissioner (Inland Revenue) to recover such liabilities and deposit the proceeds into the designated account specified in the respective law.
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FBR Exempts Foreign Inflows Up To $100,000 From Scrutiny
In a significant development, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced an amendment through the Finance Bill, 2023, indicating that it may not scrutinize foreign inflows up to $100,000 in a year.
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Regulatory Duty on Second-Hand Clothing Abolished in Finance Bill 2023
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has taken steps to provide relief to the underprivileged segment of society by abolishing the regulatory duty on the import of second-hand clothing.
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Pakistan Implements 10% Withholding Tax on Foreign Payments via Cards
Islamabad, June 9, 2023: Pakistan has introduced a withholding tax of up to 10 percent on individuals making foreign payments through debit and credit cards. Finance Minister Ishaq Dar announced the increase in tax rates during the presentation of the budget for the fiscal year 2023-24 on Friday.
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Pakistan Introduces Withholding Tax on Cash Withdrawal from Banks
Islamabad, June 9, 2023 – In a bid to enhance the documentation of the economy, Pakistan has implemented a withholding tax on cash withdrawals from banks. However, this tax will only apply to individuals who are not listed on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
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Finance Bill 2023 Unveils Comprehensive Amendments to Income Tax Ordinance
Islamabad, June 9, 2023: The Pakistan Budget 2023-24, presented on Friday, has brought forth several amendments to the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 through the Finance Bill 2023.
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List of amendments to Sales Tax Act through Finance Bill 2023
Islamabad, June 9, 2023: Finance Bill 2023 has proposed various amendments to Sales Tax Act, 1990, according to Pakistan Budget 2023-24 released on Friday.
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Complete details of amendments made to Customs Act through Finance Bill 2023
Islamabad, June 9, 2023: Finance Bill, 2023 has proposed amendments to Customs Act, 1969, according to Pakistan Budget 2022-23 released on Friday.
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Finance Bill 2023 – Customs Duty Salient Feature
Following are the salient features introduced to Customs Duty through Finance Bill, 2023, according to Pakistan Budget 2023-24 revealed on Friday.
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