The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan is now scrutinizing the source of foreign remittances when the inward transfer exceeds Rs10 million to a recipient in a year.
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Complete VAT system planned under medium term fiscal framework
ISLAMABAD: The government is planning to a complete Value Added Tax (VAT) regime under its medium-term fiscal framework, aiming to make significant changes in taxation, according to sources.
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China gives four scanners to Pakistan Customs for preventing currency smuggling
ISLAMABAD – In a gesture of goodwill and cooperation, China has donated four advanced X-Ray scanners to the Pakistan Custom Wing of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
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SRB appoints 14 auditors to boost revenue collection
KARACHI – The Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) has taken a significant step toward enhancing tax collection through audit and enforcement by appointing 14 auditors, according to sources. This move is expected to improve tax compliance and revenue generation in the province.
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FBR holds three-day ICT on Feb 06
KARACHI – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is all set to host a three-day International Conference on Taxation (ICT) commencing on February 6, 2019.
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Profit on Debt: FBR makes mandatory for banks to provide details of account holders
Islamabad, January 10, 2019 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a new mandate that compels banks to provide details of individuals receiving profits on their deposits exceeding a certain threshold.
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FBR issues withholding tax card for year 2018/2019
KARACHI: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued withholding tax card for tax year 2018/2019 as per the amendments made through Finance Act, 2018 to Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
1. Where the taxable income does not exceed Rs. 400,000: the tax rate shall be 0%.
2. Where the taxable income exceeds Rs.400,000 but does not exceed Rs. 800,000: the tax rate shall beRs.1,000
3. Where the taxable income exceeds Rs.800,000 but does not exceed Rs. 1,200,000: the tax rate shall be Rs.2,000
4. Where the taxable income exceeds Rs.1,200,000 but does not exceed Rs.2,400,000: the tax rate shall be 5% of the amount exceeding Rs.1,200,000
5. Where the taxable income exceeds Rs.2,400,000 but does not exceed Rs.4,800,000: the tax rate shall be Rs.60,000+10% of the amount exceeding Rs.2,400,000
6. Where the taxable income exceeds Rs.4,800,000: the tax rate shall be Rs.300,000+15% of the amount exceeding Rs.4,800,000.
Provided that where the taxable income exceeds eight hundred thousand rupees the minimum tax payable shall be two thousand rupees.