Official data reveals a significant decline of 26% in the annual collection of Capital Gain Tax (CGT) from the disposal of securities during the fiscal year 2020/2021.
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FBR deputes officials at jewelry shop for tax monitoring
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has deputed officials of Inland Revenue (IR) at a jewelry shop on suspects of underreporting and non-compliance of integration.
The FBR invoked Section 40B of the Sales Tax Act, 1990, and deputed tax officials at a retail outlet of a leading jeweler in Lahore.
The FBR issued orders for action under section 40B of the Sales Tax Act, 1990 on DAMAS Jewelers, Lahore which is a large retail outlet of gems and jewelry, located on MM Alam Road, Lahore.
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The retail outlet was required to integrate with the POS system but despite repeated reminders, it didn’t integrate its business with the Point of Sale System (POS) of FBR. It was prima facie involved in underreporting of the sales, causing substantial loss to the national exchequer.
It is important to mention that FBR has decided to impose Section 40B at retail outlets of Tier-1 retailers which either haven’t integrated with POS system or continue to flout the law by engaging in fraudulent sales despite opting for integration. The law must be implemented by all means possible.
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Therefore, a team of the Zone-II, Regional Tax Office, Lahore reached the business premises of the Registered Person on 25-12-2021 for action U/S 40B, and started the real-time monitoring of its Sales.FBR will continue with such actions to ensure that the POS integration of all Tier-1 retailers is ensured in letter and spirit.
This innovative digital initiative aims at monitoring real-time sales and thereby making sure that the tax collected from buyers on the point of sales is deposited in the state exchequer.
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It is pertinent to mention that FBR has launched a comprehensive campaign on both electronic and print media to educate customers about the scope and significance of the POS system and a lucrative prize scheme worth Rs.53 Million. The lucky 1007 winners will be given away prizes every month through a computer ballot to be held on 15th of every month at FBR Headquarters, Islamabad.
The first lucky draw will be conducted on January 15, 2022.
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Drawback into use between import and re-export
Section 63 of the Sales Tax Act, 1990, sheds light on the provision of drawback in the form of sales tax repayment for goods that have been utilized between their importation and subsequent re-exportation.
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FBR to facilitate duty, tax payments on Dec 30, 31
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Tuesday announced to facilitate taxpayers by directing tax offices to observe extended working hours on December 30-31, 2021.
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Drawback allowable on re-export
Section 62 of Sales Tax Act, 1990 has described drawback allowable on re-export.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) issued the Sales Tax Act, 1990 updated up to June 30, 2021. The Act incorporated amendments brought through Finance Act, 2021.
Following is the text of section 62 of the Sales Tax Act, 1990:
62. Drawback allowable on re-export.– When any goods which have been imported into Pakistan and on which tax has been paid on importation are re-exported outside Pakistan and such goods as are capable of being identified, seven-eighth of such tax shall, except as otherwise hereinafter provided, be repaid as drawback, and the provisions of Customs Act, 1969 (IV of 1969), relating to drawback of customs duties shall, so far as may be apply to such tax, as they apply for the purposes of that Act:
Provided that no such drawback shall be repaid unless the re-export is made within a period of two years from the date of importation as shown in the records of the Custom House:
Provided further that the Board may, on sufficient cause being shown, in any case extend the said period by a further period of one year.
(Disclaimer: The text of above section is only for information. Team PkRevenue.com makes all efforts to provide the correct version of the text. However, the team PkRevenue.com is not responsible for any error or omission.)
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Repayment of tax to registered persons
In a move aimed at fostering economic development in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a provision allowing for the repayment of tax to individuals and businesses registered in the region.
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Repayment of tax in certain cases
In a significant development, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has expanded its authority regarding the repayment of tax in specific cases as outlined in Section 61 of the Sales Tax Act, 1990.
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Powers to deliver certain goods without payment of tax
In a bid to bolster trade and facilitate economic activities, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has expanded its powers to authorize the delivery of certain goods without the requirement of immediate tax payment.
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Tax paid on stocks acquired before registration
Section 59 of Sales Tax Act, 1990 has described tax paid on stocks acquired before registration.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) issued the Sales Tax Act, 1990 updated up to June 30, 2021. The Act incorporated amendments brought through Finance Act, 2021.
Following is the text of section 59 of the Sales Tax Act, 1990:
59. Tax paid on stocks acquired before registration.– The tax paid on goods purchased by a person who is subsequently required to be registered under section 14 due to new liabilities or levies or gets voluntary registration under this Act or the rules made thereunder, shall be treated as input tax, provided that such goods were purchased by him from a registered person against an invoice issued under section 23 during a period of thirty days before making an application for registration and constitute his verifiable unsold stock on the date of compulsory registration or on the date of application for registration or for voluntary registration:
Provided that where a person imports goods, the tax paid by him thereon during a period of ninety days before making an application for registration shall be treated as an input tax subject to the condition that he holds the bill of entry relating to such goods and also that these are verifiable unsold or un-consumed stocks on the date of compulsory registration or on the date of application for registration or for voluntary registration.
(Disclaimer: The text of above section is only for information. Team PkRevenue.com makes all efforts to provide the correct version of the text. However, the team PkRevenue.com is not responsible for any error or omission.)
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FBR collects Rs11 bn income tax on prize bond winning
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has collected around Rs11 billion as income tax on the amount paid from winning of prize bonds during fiscal year 2020/2021, according to official data released on Monday.
The collection of income tax grew by only one per cent during the fiscal year 2020/2021 as compared with Rs10.89 billion in the preceding fiscal year.
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On the other hand, the income tax collection on winning from prizes, raffles, or lottery has increased by 97 per cent to Rs518 million during the fiscal year 2020/2021 as compared with Rs263.7 million in the preceding fiscal year.
The FBR collects income tax under Section 156 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
According to the FBR, every person paying prize on a prize bond, or winnings from a raffle, lottery, prize on winning a quiz, the prize offered by companies for promotion of the sale, or cross-word puzzle shall deduct tax from the gross amount paid at the rate specified in Division VI of Part III of the First Schedule.
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Where a prize, referred to in sub-section (1), is not in cash, the person while giving the prize shall collect tax on the fair market value of the prize.
The tax-deductible under sub-section (1) or collected under sub-section (2) shall be a final tax on the income from prizes or winnings referred to in the said sub-sections.
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The tax rate for Tax Year 2022 is:
(1) The rate of tax to be deducted under section 156 on a prize on prize bond or cross-word puzzle shall be 15 per cent of the gross amount paid.
(2) The rate of tax to be deducted under section 156 on winnings from a raffle, lottery, prize on winning a quiz, a prize offered by a company for promotion of the sale, shall be 20 per cent of the gross amount paid.
The total income tax collection under Section 156 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 during the fiscal year 2020-2021 was Rs11.42 billion as compared with Rs11.16 billion in the preceding fiscal year.
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