Islamabad, June 7, 2023: An international research body, Ipsos, has uncovered a staggering amount of Rs956 billion annual in tax evasion within five key sectors of Pakistan. The report shed light on tax evasion occurring in the real estate, tea, cigarette, tires and oil lubricants, and pharmaceutical industries.
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FBR Releases Draft Rules for Real-Time Tracking and Monitoring of Cargo
Islamabad, June 6, 2023: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Tuesday recently released draft rules for the tracking and monitoring of various types of cargo.
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FBR Falls Short of Tax Collection Target for May 2023
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.
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President Orders FBR to Apologize, Compensate for Mishandling of Imported Vehicles
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.
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FBR Directs Officials to Submit Asset Declarations; Failure May Lead to Action
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.
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FBR receives suggestion to introduce fixed tax regime for small retailers
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.
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FBR initiates recovery of CVT on motor vehicles of past five years
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.
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FTO uncovers fake companies registered with FBR operating since 2008
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.
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FBR collects massive Rs138 billion as income tax from banking interest
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.
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FBR Collects Rs2.23 Billion as Capital Value Tax on Foreign Assets
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has successfully collected Rs2.23 billion as Capital Value Tax (CVT) on foreign assets owned by resident individuals.
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