KARACHI – Pakistan Customs has announced the imposition of a 10 percent fine on the total amount of duty and taxes involved for the clearance of unregistered mobile phones.
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Salary tax slab of above Rs800,000 to pay Rs2,000 as minimum tax
Islamabad – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a minimum tax for salary individuals with taxable income exceeding Rs800,000 but not exceeding Rs12,000 for Tax Year 2019.
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Advance tax on domestic, international air tickets adjustable
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has recently introduced revised advance tax rates on both domestic and international air tickets to be collected from purchasers.
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FBR to issue assessment notices of last ten years to potential taxpayers
KARACHI – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken a significant step toward improving tax compliance by announcing its intention to issue assessment notices covering the past ten years to potential taxpayers and individuals who have failed to file a tax return for any of the last five years.
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FBR notifies transfer, postings of 17 IRS officers
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) issued a notification on Monday regarding the immediate transfers and postings of officers belonging to the Inland Revenue Service (IRS) in grades BS-17 to BS-19, effective until further notice.
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FBR issues updated withholding tax card for Tax Year 2019
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan has announced the issuance of an updated rate card for withholding tax for Tax Year 2019, incorporating amendments introduced through the Finance Supplementary Act of 2018.
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Inward remittances above Rs10 million per year require to explain source
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan is now scrutinizing the source of foreign remittances when the inward transfer exceeds Rs10 million to a recipient in a year.
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Complete VAT system planned under medium term fiscal framework
ISLAMABAD: The government is planning to a complete Value Added Tax (VAT) regime under its medium-term fiscal framework, aiming to make significant changes in taxation, according to sources.
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Abolishing advance tax on share sale, purchase on the cards
KARACHI: The government is reportedly considering the abolition of the advance tax on the sale and purchase of shares in the capital market, a move prompted by the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) and Pakistan Stockbrokers Association’s demands.
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China gives four scanners to Pakistan Customs for preventing currency smuggling
ISLAMABAD – In a gesture of goodwill and cooperation, China has donated four advanced X-Ray scanners to the Pakistan Custom Wing of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
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