Islamabad, November 11, 2024 – The Inland Revenue Service Officers Association (IRSOA) has issued a stern condemnation regarding the unlawful detention of a team from the Regional Tax Office (RTO) Karachi, led by Assistant Commissioner (IR) Rai Hamza Ahmed. The incident, which occurred at a private wedding hall, saw the officers and their staff detained for over four hours while they were performing their official duties.
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FBR Updates ATL, Adding 130K New Active Taxpayers
Karachi, November 11, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially updated the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) for the tax year 2024, revealing that 5.47 million individuals now hold active taxpayer status.
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FBR Penalizes Property Purchases Made Through Cash Payments
Karachi, November 11, 2024 – In a move aimed at curbing illicit financial activities, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced that individuals purchasing immovable property worth Rs 5 million or more through cash payments will face penalties.
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FBR Urgently Transfers Three Senior Customs Officers to HQ
Islamabad, November 10, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a special notification transferring three senior officers of the Pakistan Customs Service (PCS), in grade BS-19, to FBR Headquarters in Islamabad. The transfers were announced on Sunday, a non-working day, highlighting the urgency behind these new postings.
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FBR Sets Penalties for Late Tax Return Filing
Karachi, November 10, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced penalties for individuals and businesses who fail to submit their income tax returns and asset declarations by the due date. These penalties are aimed at encouraging timely compliance with tax laws and apply under Section 182 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
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IHC Halts FBR’s Tax Computation Directives for Banks
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued a stay order against the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on its tax computation approach for banks, halting any further proceedings until the case is heard at a later date.
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FBR Sets New Rules for International Cargo Transfers at Ports
Karachi, November 9, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has released draft amendments under SRO 1789 (I)/2024 to streamline the inter-port movement of international transshipment cargo within Pakistan.
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CIR Barred from Auditing Tax Records Beyond Six-Year Limit
Karachi, November 9, 2024 – Pakistan’s Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, have set a definitive limit on how long the Commissioner Inland Revenue (CIR) may demand audit records from taxpayers. As per the latest update for the tax year 2024-25, Section 177 stipulates that the CIR may only request records for audit within six years from the end of the relevant tax year.
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FBR Uses Online Data of 28 Departments to Find New Taxpayers
Karachi, November 9, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is now getting real-time data from 28 different departments to help find new taxpayers. This data-sharing partnership includes agreements with these organizations, allowing important information to be transferred directly to the FBR.
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FBR Transfers 59 Customs Officers in Strategic Reshuffle
In a major move aimed at strengthening the functioning of Pakistan Customs Service (PCS), the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Friday announced the transfers and postings of 59 officers across various key positions from BS-17 to BS-20. The sweeping reshuffle, which affects both senior and mid-career officers, is part of a broader restructuring strategy under the leadership of the newly appointed FBR chairman.
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