Islamabad, January 18, 2024 – The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued a landmark directive to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), instructing them to caution taxation officers against forceful tax recovery measures that infringe upon the fundamental rights of taxpayers.
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FBR, Pakistan’s national tax collecting agency, plays a crucial role in the country’s economy. Pakistan Revenue is committed to providing readers with the latest updates and developments regarding FBR activities.
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FBR Dismisses Reports of IRS Officers’ Protest
Islamabad, January 17, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) issued a statement on Wednesday refuting news reports circulating in certain media sections regarding a planned protest by IRS officers.
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FBR Specifies Death Penalty for Narcotics Smuggling
Karachi, January 17, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan has updated the Customs Act, 1969, for the tax year 2024, specifying severe penalties, including the possibility of the death penalty, for those involved in smuggling of narcotics.
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Pakistan Announces Tax Amnesty for 2024
Karachi, January 17, 2024 – Pakistan has taken a significant step to boost its economy by announcing a tax amnesty for certain foreign currency transactions during the tax year 2024.
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FTO Exposes Flaws in Valuation of Immovable Properties
Karachi, January 16, 2024 – The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has unearthed significant flaws in the valuation of immovable properties across Pakistan, revealing a lack of attention from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and incompetence that has left the field vulnerable to the discretion of provincial and FBR’s field staff.
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FBR Imposes Strict Penalties for Smuggling in 2024
Karachi, January 16, 2024 – In a bid to curb the menace of smuggling, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a series of harsh penalties for individuals involved in the illegal transportation of goods, including essential commodities, into or out of Pakistan.
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Pakistan Reduces Tax Liability for Women Entrepreneurs
Karachi, January 16, 2024 – In a progressive move, Pakistan has taken a significant step to empower women entrepreneurs by reducing tax liability under the category of income from business.
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FBR Rationalizes Negative List to Boost Export Sectors
Islamabad, January 16, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the rationalization of the negative list for sales tax input adjustment, paving the way for a more favorable business environment for five leading export-oriented sectors in Pakistan.
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FBR Initiates Domicile Verification of Balochistan Employees
Karachi, January 15, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has embarked on a comprehensive verification process of the domiciles of its employees hailing from the province of Balochistan.
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Pakistan Achieves Record 5.5 Million Taxpayers on ATL
Karachi, January 15, 2024 – In a landmark achievement, Pakistan has hit a historic high with 5.5 million taxpayers listed on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL), as disclosed by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in its release on Monday.
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