Karachi, September 15, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has updated the withholding tax rates on the usage of telephone and internet services for the tax year 2024-25. This update follows the release of the FBR’s withholding tax card for the current tax year, which outlines the applicable tax rates under Section 236 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
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FBR Extends Tax Credit for Real-Time Sales Reporting
Karachi, September 15, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the continuation of the tax credit facility for taxpayers who are reporting their sales on a real-time basis during tax year 2024-25.
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Withholding Tax Rates for ‘Own Money’ Motor Vehicle Purchase Updated for 2024-25
KARACHI, September 14, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced updated withholding tax rates for motor vehicle purchases made on ‘own money’ during the tax year 2024-25. The new rates were included in the FBR’s revised withholding tax card, which outlines the specific charges under Section 231B(2A) of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
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Tax Credit for Employment Generation – Section 64B of ITO 2001
KARACHI, September 14, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the continuation of the tax credit for employment generation under Section 64B of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 for the tax year 2024-25.
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FBR Steps Up Advance Tax Collection to Meet Revenue Targets
ISLAMABAD – September 14, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is ramping up its efforts to ensure timely collection of advance tax payments from banks and the corporate sector as it aims to meet its quarterly revenue target of Rs2.652 trillion for the fiscal year 2024-25.
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FBR Reveals Withholding Tax for Electricity Bills in 2024-25
Karachi, September 13, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has released updated withholding tax rates applicable to electricity bills for the tax year 2024-25.
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Tax Credit for Pension Fund Contributions for Tax Year 2024-25
Karachi, September 13, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the tax credit benefits available for contributions made to approved pension funds during the tax year 2024-25. The FBR, in its updated Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 (valid as of June 30, 2024), highlighted the details under Section 63, which governs contributions to pension funds.
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Is Pakistan on the Verge of Introducing Mini-Budget?
Karachi – The Pakistani government is gearing up to introduce a mini-budget aimed at generating an additional Rs650 billion in revenue. This fiscal strategy will primarily target tax evaders and include an increase in the General Sales Tax (GST) on properties, tractors, and other goods.
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FBR Empowers Commissioners to Condone Time-Limit
Karachi, September 12, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has granted powers to Commissioners of Inland Revenue (IR) to condone time-limits in order to facilitate taxpayers.
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Tax Rates for Vehicle Registration and Transfer in TY 2024-25
Karachi, September 12, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially announced the tax rates for the registration or transfer of ownership of motor vehicles for the tax year 2024-25.
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