Karachi, September 28, 2023 – In a significant development, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) successfully recovered a substantial amount of Rs 3 billion from the State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan by attaching its bank accounts.
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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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Pakistan Directs Citizens to Declare Foreign Income and Assets for Tax Year 2023
Karachi, September 28, 2023 – In a move aimed at enhancing transparency and compliance with tax regulations, Pakistan has issued a directive requiring its citizens to declare foreign income and assets as part of their annual tax return for the year 2023.
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Return Filing Glitches Annoy Non-Resident Pakistanis
Karachi, September 27, 2023 – Non-resident Pakistanis are encountering significant challenges as they attempt to file their income tax returns for the tax year 2023, primarily due to persistent glitches in the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) online portal.
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FBR Issues Procedure for Income Tax Return Filing Date Extension
Karachi, September 27, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has released a detailed procedure for individuals and entities seeking an extension in the filing of income tax returns.
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FBR May Extend Return Filing Date for Tax Year 2023 Amidst Technical Challenges
Karachi, September 27, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is contemplating an extension of the deadline for filing income tax returns for the tax year 2023, following a surge in complaints from taxpayers grappling with technical difficulties in the online filing process.
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Pakistan and Germany Initiate Renegotiations to Eliminate Double Taxation
Islamabad, September 26, 2023 – Pakistan and Germany have taken significant steps toward strengthening their economic ties by initiating renegotiations on the Agreement for the Elimination of Double Taxation.
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FBR Exempts Categories of Taxpayers from Tax Return Filing
Karachi, September 26, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced that certain categories of taxpayers are exempt from filing annual income tax returns for the tax year 2023.
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Pakistan Sets New Record with 4.72 Million Income Tax Returns
Islamabad, September 25, 2023 – Pakistan has reported a record-breaking number of 4.72 million income tax returns for the tax year 2022, as per official data released on Monday.
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FBR Updates SOP for Processing FTO Cases
Karachi, September 25, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced updates to the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) governing the processing of cases involving the Tax Ombudsman.
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FBR Mandates Companies to Deduct 10% Withholding Tax on Issuance of Bonus Shares
Karachi, September 24, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken a significant step by directing companies to implement a 10 percent withholding tax on the issuance of bonus shares. This move comes as part of the government’s efforts to enhance tax collection and revenue generation.
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