Karachi, October 1, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has released updated income tax rates for brokerage and commission, which will be applicable for the tax year 2024. These revised rates, effective from July 1, 2023, have been introduced through amendments to the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
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PKR Emerges as September Top Performer in Currency World
KARACHI: The Pakistan Rupee (PKR) has stunned global financial markets with an astonishing recovery, solidifying its position as the best-performing currency in the world for the month of September, according to market analysts.
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Pakistan Slashes Petroleum Prices for First Half of October 2023
September 30, 2023 – Pakistan has implemented a significant reduction in petroleum prices for the first half of October 2023, with the new prices taking effect on October 1, 2023.
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High-Powered Task Force Formed to Propose Tax Reforms in Pakistan
Islamabad, September 30, 2023 – Pakistan has established a high-powered task force with the aim of formulating substantial tax reforms in the country. A notification issued by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Saturday detailed the composition and objectives of this task force.
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Pakistan Surpasses Tax Collection Q1 Target with FBR Collecting Rs 2.04 Trillion
Islamabad, September 30, 2023 – Pakistan has exceeded its tax collection target for the first quarter of fiscal year 2023-24, with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) successfully collecting Rs 2.04 trillion during this period.
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SRB Registers Unprecedented 44% Revenue Collection Growth in First Quarter of FY24
Karachi, September 30, 2023 – The Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) has reported an extraordinary 44 percent surge in the collection of sales tax on services during the first quarter of fiscal year 2023-24.
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FBR Addresses Concerns on IRIS 2.0 Functionality, Responds to KTBA
Islamabad, September 30, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) responded on Saturday to objections raised concerning the performance of the online return filing portal, IRIS 2.0, effectively dispelling doubts raised by the Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA).
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Pakistan Announces Today Petroleum Prices for First Half of October 2023
Islamabad, September 30, 2023 – Pakistan is poised to unveil petroleum prices today for the first half of October 2023, with the decision set to take effect from October 1, 2023.
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Pakistan to Announce Important Tax Return Filing Extension on September 30
Islamabad, September 29, 2023 – Pakistan is gearing up for a significant announcement set to be made on Saturday, September 30, 2023, pertaining to the last date for tax return filing for the tax year 2023.
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FBR Makes Submission of Wealth Statement Mandatory for All Return Filers
Karachi, September 29, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken a significant step in enhancing tax compliance by making the submission of a wealth statement mandatory for all income tax return filers.
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