Islamabad, June 12, 2024 – The Federal Government of Pakistan has released the Finance Bill for the fiscal year 2024-25, unveiling extensive income tax measures aimed at generating substantial revenue to support the country’s economic needs.
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New Sales Tax Measures under Finance Bill 2024
Islamabad, June 12, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has unveiled a series of new sales tax measures through the Finance Bill 2024.
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Tax to GDP Ratio Projected at 8.9% for FY24: Economic Survey
PkRevenue.com — The Economic Survey of Pakistan 2023-24 has projected a tax to GDP ratio of 8.9 percent for the upcoming fiscal year, reflecting a modest increase from the 8.5 percent recorded in FY 2023. This projection is based on the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) collection performance during the outgoing fiscal year.
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Citizens Rush to File Tax Returns as ATL Grows to 4.54 Million
PkRevenue.com – The number of active taxpayers in Pakistan has surged to 4.54 million for the tax year 2023, driven by concerns over stringent measures by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). This significant increase is reflected in the FBR’s weekly Active Taxpayers List (ATL), which accounts for returns filed up to June 9, 2024.
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What Tax Measures Are on the Cards in Pakistan 2024-25 Budget?
PkRevenue.com – Pakistan is gearing up to announce its budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 next week, but the tax measures remain unresolved. These decisions are critical for generating additional tax revenue to support the country’s economic framework.
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FBR Proposes Reduction of Sales Tax Exemptions in Budget
PkRevenue.com – In a significant development ahead of the federal budget for 2024-25, Tax Managers from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) have put forward a recommendation to curtail sales tax exemptions.
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FTO Directs FBR to Streamline WHT Collection from Banks
PkRevenue.com – The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has issued a directive to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to overhaul and streamline the withholding tax collection system from commercial banks. This order comes after numerous studies and internal investigations highlighted significant inefficiencies in the current regime.
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FBR Intelligence Unearths Rs 22 Billion Sales Tax Fraud
PkRevenue.com – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has uncovered a massive sales tax fraud amounting to approximately Rs 22 billion. A statement released on Tuesday revealed that the Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigation-Inland Revenue in Hyderabad and Karachi has dismantled a network of tax fraudsters responsible for inflicting significant financial losses on the National Exchequer.
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FBR Portal Glitches Hamper Sales Tax Registration: KTBA
PkRevenue.com — The Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has raised concerns about technical issues on the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) portal that are hindering the sales tax registration process.
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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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