Karachi, January 17, 2024 – Pakistan has taken a significant step to boost its economy by announcing a tax amnesty for certain foreign currency transactions during the tax year 2024.
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FTO Exposes Flaws in Valuation of Immovable Properties
Karachi, January 16, 2024 – The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has unearthed significant flaws in the valuation of immovable properties across Pakistan, revealing a lack of attention from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and incompetence that has left the field vulnerable to the discretion of provincial and FBR’s field staff.
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FBR Imposes Strict Penalties for Smuggling in 2024
Karachi, January 16, 2024 – In a bid to curb the menace of smuggling, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a series of harsh penalties for individuals involved in the illegal transportation of goods, including essential commodities, into or out of Pakistan.
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Pakistan Reduces Tax Liability for Women Entrepreneurs
Karachi, January 16, 2024 – In a progressive move, Pakistan has taken a significant step to empower women entrepreneurs by reducing tax liability under the category of income from business.
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FBR Rationalizes Negative List to Boost Export Sectors
Islamabad, January 16, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the rationalization of the negative list for sales tax input adjustment, paving the way for a more favorable business environment for five leading export-oriented sectors in Pakistan.
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FBR Initiates Domicile Verification of Balochistan Employees
Karachi, January 15, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has embarked on a comprehensive verification process of the domiciles of its employees hailing from the province of Balochistan.
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Pakistan Achieves Record 5.5 Million Taxpayers on ATL
Karachi, January 15, 2024 – In a landmark achievement, Pakistan has hit a historic high with 5.5 million taxpayers listed on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL), as disclosed by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in its release on Monday.
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FTO Investigates Bribery by FBR Officials Targeting Fish Exporters
Islamabad, January 15, 2024 – The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has launched an investigation into allegations of bribery by officials of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) targeting fish exporters.
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FBR Allows Reduced Tax Rates on Profit on Debt for 2024
Karachi, January 15, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has allowed a reduced rate of income tax on profit on debt for the year 2024. This decision comes as part of the updated Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, specifically tailored for the tax year 2024.
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FBR Specifies Offenses Leading to Confiscation of Goods
Karachi, January 14, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has outlined offenses for which goods shall be subject to confiscation during the tax year 2024, following the recent update to the Customs Act, 1969.
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