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.
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FBR collects Rs422bn income tax on imports in FY25
Karachi, October 12, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported a substantial increase in withholding income tax collection on imports, reaching Rs422.42 billion during fiscal year 2024–25. This marks an impressive growth of 11.36 percent compared with Rs379 billion collected in the previous fiscal year.
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FBR implements electronic scrutiny for sales tax compliance
Islamabad, October 12, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a comprehensive electronic scrutiny system for taxpayers under the Sales Tax Act, 1990, aimed at improving accuracy, transparency, and compliance in sales tax matters.
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FBR confirms October 15 as final deadline for return filing
Islamabad, October 12, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reaffirmed that the deadline for filing the annual income tax return for the tax year 2025 will end on October 15, urging taxpayers to complete their return filing process on time.
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Know Your Tax Year for Pakistan Return Filing
Understanding the tax year is essential for accurate and timely filing of income tax returns in Pakistan. A tax year refers to a continuous period of twelve months ending on the 30th of June, representing the financial year.
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FBR announces deadline for claiming sales tax refunds
Islamabad, October 11, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a clear deadline for taxpayers to claim their sales tax refunds, emphasizing the importance of timely applications.
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FBR rakes in record Rs89b from exports under new tax regime
Islamabad, October 11, 2025 — In a major fiscal breakthrough, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has collected an unprecedented Rs89 billion in advance tax from exports during the first year of the new levy’s implementation — marking a historic shift in Pakistan’s taxation structure for the export sector.
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FBR announces major reshuffle, appoints Hina Akram as DG WHT
Islamabad, October 10, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Friday carried out a major reshuffle within the Inland Revenue Service (IRS), transferring and posting several senior officers, including the appointment of Ms. Hina Akram as Director General (DG) of Withholding Taxes.
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FBR fully authorized for real-time access to national data
Islamabad, October 10, 2025 – In a significant move toward strengthening tax enforcement, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has been granted full access to national databases in real time, empowering the agency to enhance its monitoring and compliance mechanisms across the country.
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What Are the Legal Modes of Serving Sales Tax Orders?
The Sales Tax Act, 1990 clearly explains how official notices, orders, or decisions related to sales tax should be legally delivered to individuals and businesses. According to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), these procedures, mentioned in Section 56 of the Act, will continue to apply during the tax year 2025–26.
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Withholding tax on electricity generates Rs146b for FBR in FY25
Islamabad, October 9, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported a significant rise in revenue from withholding tax on electricity, collecting Rs146 billion during fiscal year 2024–25.
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