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The Risk Management System (RMS) of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) plays a central role in ensuring transparent, automated, and risk-based processing of sales tax refund claims in Pakistan. For tax year 2026, refund claims are no longer processed manually; instead, they are evaluated through FBR’s computerized RMS under Rule 29 of the Sales Tax Rules, 2006.

Filing a sales tax refund claim with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) requires accuracy, proper timing, and compliance with prescribed rules. Any mistake can delay processing or result in rejection. To streamline refunds, Rule 28 of the Sales Tax Rules, 2006 (updated for tax year 2026) lays down a simplified and automated mechanism.

Returned or cancelled supplies are a common part of business operations. However, incorrect adjustment of input and output tax can lead to penalties and audit issues. To address this, Rule 22 of the Sales Tax Rules, 2006 (updated for tax year 2026) provides a complete framework for handling tax adjustments through debit and credit notes.

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reiterated strict documentation and approval requirements for cancellation or return of taxable supplies under Rule 20 of the Sales Tax Rules, 2006, updated for Tax Year 2026.

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced important clarifications and procedural changes in sales tax return filing under Rule 14 of the Sales Tax Rules, 2006, updated for Tax Year 2026.

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), under the Sales Tax Rules, 2006 (updated for Tax Year 2026), has specified different payment and filing deadlines for monthly and quarterly sales tax returns based on the category of registered person.

Islamabad, February 11, 2025: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has updated property valuation rules for Karachi under the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, bringing clarity to how residential, commercial, and industrial properties will be valued for tax purposes across Karachi.

Quetta, January 11, 2026 — In a move to strengthen anti-smuggling enforcement and promote legitimate trade, senior officials of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) visited Customs House Quetta on 8th and 9th January 2026. The delegation was led by Syed Shakeel Shah, Member (Customs Operations), FBR, Islamabad, accompanied by Basit Maqsood Abbasi, Chief Collector of Customs Enforcement, Islamabad.

For various reasons, a registered taxpayer in Pakistan may find their name removed from the Active Taxpayer List (ATL) maintained by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). Being classified as a non-active taxpayer restricts business operations, input tax claims, and legal transactions.