PkRevenue.com – The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) has recommended that tax authorities facilitate direct refunds to the bank accounts of salaried individuals.
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CPI Inflation Contracts to 29-Month Low at 11.8% in May 2024
PkRevenue.com – In a notable shift, the headline inflation based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) has contracted to a 29-month low, reaching 11.8 percent in May 2024. This development, reported by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), signifies a substantial decrease from the 17.3 percent recorded in the previous month and an even more dramatic drop from the 38.0 percent observed in May 2023.
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Sales Tax Rate May Be Enhanced to 19% in 2024-25 Budget
PkRevenue.com – The government is contemplating a significant adjustment to the sales tax rate, potentially increasing it to 19% from the current 18% in the upcoming 2024-25 budget.
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FBR Considers Complete Overhaul of Tax on Property Transactions
PkRevenue.com – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is contemplating a comprehensive overhaul of the taxation system related to property transactions.
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Tax Managers Propose Removal of E&P Depletion Allowance
PkRevenue.com – The tax managers of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) have recommended a significant policy change that could impact the Exploration and Production (E&P) sector.
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FBR Suggests 100% Increase in Tax on Bonus Shares for Non-ATL
PkRevenue.com – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed a 100 percent increase in tax on bonus shares for individuals who are not listed on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL). The tax managers at the FBR have recommended amendments to the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, to be implemented in the forthcoming budget for 2024-25.
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Expected Tax Measures in 2024-25 Budget to Raise Rs 600 Billion
PkRevenue.com – Analysts at Topline Securities Limited have projected a series of key tax measures that the government is likely to announce in the 2024-25 budget to generate approximately Rs 600 billion in additional revenue.
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Strict Measures Likely in 2024-25 Budget Ahead of IMF Program
PkRevenue.com – Analysts at Topline Securities Limited have predicted that strict fiscal measures will be implemented in the forthcoming federal budget for 2024-25 to align with the requirements of the new loan program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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Pakistan Slashes Petrol Price by Rs 4.74/Liter Starting June 1
PkRevenue.com – Pakistan has reduced the petrol price by Rs 4.74 per liter, effective June 1, 2024. The price of high-speed diesel (HSD) has also been cut by Rs 3.86 per liter, reflecting the recent downward trend in international petroleum product prices.
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Balochistan High Court Declares Section 7E as Unconstitutional
PkRevenue.com – In a significant ruling, the Balochistan High Court has declared Section 7E of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001, which imposed a tax on immovable properties based on deemed income, as ultra vires to the Constitution.
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