Tag: Federal Board of Revenue

The Federal Board of Revenue is Pakistan’s apex tax agency, overseeing tax collection and policies. Pakistan Revenue is committed to providing timely updates on the Federal Board of Revenue to its readers.

  • FBR holds three-day ICT on Feb 06

    FBR holds three-day ICT on Feb 06

    KARACHI – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is all set to host a three-day International Conference on Taxation (ICT) commencing on February 6, 2019.

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  • Profit on Debt: FBR makes mandatory for banks to provide details of account holders

    Profit on Debt: FBR makes mandatory for banks to provide details of account holders

    Islamabad, January 10, 2019 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a new mandate that compels banks to provide details of individuals receiving profits on their deposits exceeding a certain threshold.

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  • FBR issues withholding tax card for year 2018/2019

    FBR issues withholding tax card for year 2018/2019

    KARACHI: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued withholding tax card for tax year 2018/2019 as per the amendments made through Finance Act, 2018 to Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.

    1. Where the taxable income does not exceed Rs. 400,000: the tax rate shall be 0%.

    2. Where the taxable income exceeds Rs.400,000 but does not exceed Rs. 800,000: the tax rate shall beRs.1,000

    3. Where the taxable income exceeds Rs.800,000 but does not exceed Rs. 1,200,000: the tax rate shall be Rs.2,000

    4. Where the taxable income exceeds Rs.1,200,000 but does not exceed Rs.2,400,000: the tax rate shall be 5% of the amount exceeding Rs.1,200,000

    5. Where the taxable income exceeds Rs.2,400,000 but does not exceed Rs.4,800,000: the tax rate shall be Rs.60,000+10% of the amount exceeding Rs.2,400,000

    6. Where the taxable income exceeds Rs.4,800,000: the tax rate shall be Rs.300,000+15% of the amount exceeding Rs.4,800,000.

    Provided that where the taxable income exceeds eight hundred thousand rupees the minimum tax payable shall be two thousand rupees.