Islamabad, August 21, 2023 – In a significant milestone for Pakistan’s revenue collection efforts, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced that the number of active taxpayers in the country has reached a record high of 4.43 million.
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Salary Taxation in Pakistan: FBR Issues Updated Guidelines
Islamabad, August 21, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan has recently released an updated structure of taxation on salary income, with the new regulations coming into effect on July 1, 2023.
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FBR Sets Heavy Penalties for Income Concealment
Karachi, August 20, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken a significant step towards promoting tax transparency and accountability by prescribing penalties for the concealment of income.
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Caretaker Finance Minister Advises FBR to Enhance Tax to GDP Ratio
Islamabad, August 18, 2023 – The newly appointed Caretaker Finance Minister, Shamshad Akhtar, has issued a directive to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to focus on improving the tax to GDP ratio.
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Pakistan Extends Rs30 Billion Tax Exemption to Foreigners on Profit from Debt
Karachi, August 17, 2023 – In a bid to attract foreign investment and bolster the economy, Pakistan has granted a significant income tax exemption exceeding Rs30 billion to foreign entities for profits generated from debt during the fiscal year 2022-23.
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Pakistan Unveils Comprehensive Income Categories for Precise Taxation
Karachi, August 17, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Pakistan’s foremost tax authority, has unveiled the distinct categories of income for taxation purposes during the fiscal year 2023-24.
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FBR Announces Mandatory Tax Return Filing Categories for 2023
Karachi, August 17, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken a significant step by outlining the categories of individuals who are required to file their annual income tax returns for the tax year 2023.
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FBR Eases Rules for Property Sellers under Section 7E
Karachi, August 16, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a relaxation in the conditions governing Section 7E of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, specifically aimed at sellers of immovable property.
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Pakistan Customs Officers Promoted to BS-20 and BS-21
Islamabad, August 10, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the promotions of officers from the Pakistan Customs Service (PCS) to positions in BS-20 and BS-21.
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FBR Launches Transaction Recording for Aggressive Crackdown on Tax Evaders
Karachi, August 9, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken a significant step in its pursuit of tax evaders by launching an information portal to record all transactions.
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