Karachi, September 1, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has initiated the collection of a further tax at a rate of four percent on electricity bills for individuals who are not listed in the active taxpayers list (ATL), as per an official document.
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FBR Files Complaint of Government Fund Misappropriation Against Senior PIA Officials
Karachi, August 31, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially registered a complaint against senior officials of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) for alleged misappropriation of government funds, sources said on Thursday.
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FBR Announces Income Tax Payment By Retailers Through Electricity Bills
Karachi, August 30, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a new method for retailers to pay their income tax through their monthly electricity bills.
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FBR Notifies Organization of Customs Risk Management Directorate
Karachi, August 29, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken a significant step towards enhancing customs risk management by notifying the organization of the Directorate General of Customs Risk Management (DGCRM).
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FBR Identifies Eligible Taxpayers for Initial Allowance
Karachi, August 29, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken a significant step toward providing tax relief to eligible taxpayers by identifying those qualified for the grant of an initial allowance.
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Number of Active Taxpayers in Pakistan Reaches Record High at 4.43 Million
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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