In response to the ongoing sugar crisis in Pakistan, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has initiated a comprehensive operation targeting sugar mills across the country.
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FBR Chairman to Address Taxation Concerns on Electricity Bills in Meeting with Karachi Traders
Karachi, August 30, 2023 – In an effort to alleviate mounting tensions sparked by exorbitant electricity bills, Malik Amjaz Zubair Tiwana, the Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), is set to convene a pivotal meeting with traders in Karachi on September 1, 2023, according to official sources.
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FBR Updates Depreciation Rates Under Income Tax Ordinance for Tax Year 2023-24
Islamabad, August 28, 2023 – In a move aimed at providing clarity and consistency in tax calculations for businesses across Pakistan, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced updated depreciation rates under the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, for the tax year 2023-24.
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FBR Surprises Key IRS Officers with Reshuffle on Sunday
Karachi, August 27, 2023 – In a surprising move, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) announced a major reshuffle of officers within the Inland Revenue Service (IRS) on Sunday, August 27, 2023.
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Understanding Income from Property and Taxation in Pakistan
Karachi, August 23, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan has recently issued an updated version of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, shedding light on how to determine income from property in the country.
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FBR Notifies Rules to Fully Implement Pakistan Single Window
Islamabad, August 22, 2023 – In a significant move towards streamlining trade processes and enhancing compliance, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a notification to enforce the Pakistan Single Window (PSW) system for all government agencies.
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Pakistan Issues Income Tax Rates for Foreign Shipping and Air Transport
Karachi, August 19, 2023 – Pakistan has officially released the income tax rates applicable to foreign shipping and air transport for the tax year 2023-24, which commenced on July 1, 2023.
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Big Jump: 4.38 Million Pakistani Citizens Join Active Taxpayers List
Islamabad, August 15, 2023 – In Pakistan, there has been a substantial surge in enrollment in the Active Taxpayers List (ATL), with the number of participants reaching 4.38 million.
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FBR Keeps an Eye on Cash Withdrawals from Banks to Expand Tax Base
Karachi, August 15, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has begun monitoring citizens who are withdrawing large amounts of cash from banks, as part of efforts to increase the number of taxpayers in the country.
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FBR issues SROs for reducing rate of duty, taxes
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued concessionary Statutory Regulator Orders (SROs) for reduction in duty and tax rate for import of pulses and edible oil/seeds.
The FBR issued two different SROs i.e. SRO 287(I)/2020 and SRO 288(I)/2020 to allow concession of duty and taxes on domestic supply and import of goods.
Through SRO 287(I)/2020 the government has allowed exemption from withholding income tax on import of pulses till June 30, 2020.
Similarly, through SRO 288(I)/2020 the FBR also withdrew additional customs duty imposed on import of pulses. This additional customs duty shall not be levied till June 30, 2020.
Through SRO 287(I)/2020 the rate of tax under Section 153 shall be at 1.5 percent in case of a person, other than a company, as a recipient of payment for goods supplied to Utility Stores Corporation of Pakistan. The tax rate shall be applied on the gross amount of payment in respect of supply of tea, spices, salt, dry milk, sugar, pulses, wheat flour and ghee for the period commencing from the date of issuance of the notification till June 30, 2020.