The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported a noteworthy surge in the total number of active taxpayers, reaching 1.81 million for the tax year 2017, according to the latest Active Taxpayers List (ATL) released on a weekly basis.
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Income Tax Ordinance 2001: collection of tax from company in liquidation
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued updates to the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, emphasizing the joint responsibility of directors for the payment of taxes owed by a company, even if the said company is in a state of liquidation.
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Pakistan Tax Bar asks FBR to extend last date for availing audit scheme
KARACHI: Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) on Thursday asked Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to extend the last date up to March 31 for availing audit scheme under Section 214E of Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
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Bill focuses very low on revenue collection: former FBR Member
KARACHI: The Finance Supplementary (Second Amendment) Bill, 2019, presented by the PTI government, is perceived to have a nominal impact on revenue collection, with a predominant focus on stimulating industrial growth.
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Prime Minister directs FBR to focus on big tax evaders
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to intensify efforts in recovering taxes from major evaders.
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Income Tax Ordinance 2001: Tax recovery through arrest, attachment of property
KARACHI: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has powers to attach moveable or immovable properties and through arrest of a person for recovery of due amount of taxes.
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Sindh Revenue Board introduces e-hearing for taxpayers facilitation
KARACHI: Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) has introduced e-hearing of appeals in order to provide facilitation to taxpayers of Hyderabad and Sukkur regions.
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FBR issues procedure for regularization of unregistered mobile devices
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Eliminating all tax exemptions, concessions planned
KARACHI: The government considering to withdraw all types of tax exemptions and concessions during next few years.
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Income Tax Ordinance 2001: Due date for payment of tax
KARACHI: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has explained the due date for payment of tax under Section 137 of Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
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