Karachi, September 11, 2023 – Pakistan’s Active Taxpayers List (ATL) has soared to a remarkable pinnacle, reaching a record-breaking 4.6 million individuals and entities.
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Penalties for Failure in Return Filing by Due Date in Pakistan
Karachi, September 10, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan has established stringent penalties for individuals, businesses, Associations of Persons (AOPs), and companies that fail to file their annual income tax returns by the due date.
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IR Intelligence Karachi Detains Four in Rs 11.69 Billion Fake Invoices Scam
Karachi, Pakistan – The Directorate of Intelligence and Investigation (IR) in Karachi has made a significant breakthrough by apprehending four individuals involved in a complex inter-province fake sales tax invoice racket. This scam has reportedly caused a staggering loss of Rs. 11.692 billion to the national exchequer.
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FBR Mandates Taxpayers to Retain Records for Six Years for Audit Purposes
Karachi, September 9, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reminded taxpayers of the mandatory requirement to retain records for the past six years for audit purposes.
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Principal Appraiser Dismissed from Pakistan Customs Service for Unauthorized Absence
Karachi, September 8, 2023 – A principal appraiser within the Pakistan Customs Service (PCS) has faced a major penalty of dismissal from service due to unauthorized absence from duty.
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FBR Launches Aggressive Initiative to Combat Fake and Flying Invoices
Karachi, September 7, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken a decisive step to tackle the growing menace of fake and flying invoices, a practice that has been undermining government revenues and integrity in tax administration. This initiative, announced through Sales Tax General Order No. 12 of 2023, outlines a comprehensive plan to confront this issue head-on.
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FBR to Compensate Taxpayers with KIBOR+0.5% Interest for Delayed Income Tax Refunds
Karachi, September 7, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan has introduced a policy to compensate taxpayers for delayed income tax refunds.
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Pakistan’s Active Taxpayers List Reaches Record High of 4.54 Million
Karachi, September 5, 2023 – Pakistan’s Active Taxpayers List (ATL) has reached an all-time high, with approximately 4.54 million individuals and businesses now on the list, according to official documents released by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Pakistan’s apex tax agency.
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FBR Releases Guidelines for Tax Payment on Immovable Properties Under Section 7E
Karachi, September 4, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued comprehensive guidelines on the procedure for income tax payment under Section 7E of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
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FBR Assures Traders of Easing Tax Burden on Electricity Bills
Karachi, September 1, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reaffirmed its commitment to ease the tax burden on electricity bills, addressing the concerns of the business community in Karachi and fostering a cooperative relationship with traders.
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