The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan faced a setback in May 2023 as it failed to meet the tax collection target by Rs49 billion. Despite achieving growth in certain areas, a combination of reduced imports, a sluggish economy, and revised GDP growth rates posed challenges for the FBR.
President Dr Arif Alvi has taken decisive action in response to the mishandling of imported vehicles by the Customs Department, directing the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to issue an apology and provide compensation to a citizen who faced significant financial losses.
Islamabad, May 29, 2023: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a directive to all chiefs, urging them to ensure that officials under their administrative control file their asset declarations.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan has received a proposal from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) suggesting the implementation of a fixed tax regime for small retailers.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has commenced the recovery of Capital Value Tax (CVT) on motor vehicles for the past five years, despite the fact that the levy was applicable from July 01, 2022.
The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has recently exposed significant inefficiencies within the tax authorities, revealing the existence of fake companies that have been registered and operating since 2008.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan has reported a substantial collection of Rs138 billion as income tax from banking interest and returns from government securities.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has successfully collected Rs2.23 billion as Capital Value Tax (CVT) on foreign assets owned by resident individuals.
Pakistan is contemplating an expansion of the scope of the Capital Value Tax (CVT) to encompass all movable assets, sources said on Wednesday May 17, 2023.
ISLAMABAD – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Monday released the names of 3.67 million active taxpayers who have successfully filed their annual returns for the tax year 2022.