ISLAMABAD – April 16, 2025: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has formally restrained the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) from imposing penalties on sales tax registered persons in cases where delays in return filing were caused by the tax department itself.
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Tribal Areas Receive Rs14 Billion Electricity Tax Relief: FBR
Karachi, April 15, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported that consumers in the tribal areas benefited from a significant tax relief of over Rs14 billion on the supply of electricity, granted through a sales tax exemption under the Sales Tax Act, 1990.
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FBR Urges Field Formations to Submit Vacancy Details by April 18
Islamabad, April 15, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reiterated its directive to all concerned field formations to urgently submit details of vacant posts under their respective jurisdictions.
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FBR Extends Rs 60 Billion Reduced Tax Relief on Imports
Karachi, April 14, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has revealed that it extended approximately Rs 60 billion in tax relief during the current fiscal year through reduced income tax rates applied to a wide range of imports. This relief was granted under Clause 56 of Part IV of the Second Schedule of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
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FBR Grants Rs1.65 Billion Tax Relief on Gratuity Payments
Karachi, April 13, 2025 – In a significant move aimed at easing the financial burden on retiring employees, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended income tax exemptions amounting to Rs1.65 billion on gratuity payments made to individuals during the tax year.
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FBR Issues SRO for ICC Tax Exemption
Islamabad, April 12, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially issued a Statutory Regulatory Order (SRO) granting tax exemption on income earned by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and its officials from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, held in Pakistan.
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FBR Issues Procedure for Integration into Digital Invoicing System
Islamabad, April 11, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially released a comprehensive procedure to facilitate the integration of businesses into its digital invoicing system, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance transparency and compliance in the tax ecosystem.
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Top IRS Officer Dismissed Over Fraud, Misconduct Charges
Islamabad, April 11, 2025 – A senior officer of the Inland Revenue Service (IRS), holding the position of BS-20, has been awarded the major penalty of dismissal from service following a comprehensive disciplinary process.
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FBR Issues New Reward Rules for Officers Amid Criticism
Islamabad, April 9, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Wednesday introduced new reward rules for officers within the Inland Revenue Service (IRS) and Pakistan Customs Service (PCS), but the move has been met with significant criticism from field formations.
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FBR Extends Sales Tax Return Deadline for February to April 13
Islamabad, April 9, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced an extension in the deadline for filing sales tax and federal excise return for the tax period of February 2025.
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