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 issues benchmarks for income tax exemptions

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    Islamabad, September 21, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has formally introduced benchmarks for determining income tax exemptions and concessions, aiming to enhance clarity and consistency in the taxation system.

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  • Tax rates 2025-26 on marriage functions in Pakistan

    Islamabad, September 20, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued the updated withholding tax rates applicable on marriage functions during the tax year 2025-26. These rates have been outlined under Section 236CB of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.

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  • Return filing deadline extension not under consideration: FBR

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    Islamabad, September 20, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) clarified on Saturday that an extension in the deadline for income tax return filing for Tax Year 2025 is not under consideration at present.

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  • FBR maintains strict penalties for sales tax payment defaults

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    Karachi, September 19, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reaffirmed its stance on penalizing taxpayers who fail to meet their sales tax obligations for the tax year 2025–26.

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  • FBR reports 45% cut in tax exemption on gratuity income

    Karachi, September 18, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported a 45 percent reduction in income tax exemption on gratuity payments to employees.

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  • FBR allows Zakat as deductible allowance for tax year 2025-26

    Islamabad, September 17, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced that Zakat will continue to be treated as a deductible allowance for taxpayers during the tax year 2025-26.

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  • Tax Year 2025-26: sales tax penalty for obstructing FBR officials

    Islamabad, September 17, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced strict measures under the Sales Tax Act, 1990, by introducing a defined penalty for individuals or businesses that obstruct tax officials in the course of their duties.

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  • FBR sets penalties for non-compliance in sales tax record sharing

    Karachi, September 17, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has formally announced a new structure of monetary penalties aimed at taxpayers who refuse to provide sales tax records when required by law.

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  • FBR releases details of sales tax exemptions across sectors

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    Islamabad, September 17, 2025 – Pakistan’s sales tax expenditure for the fiscal year 2023-24 has been estimated at Rs. 1,237.11 billion, reflecting a notable decline of 18.61% compared to the previous fiscal year, according to data released by Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).

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  • LTBA seeks extension in deadline for FBR integration

    Lahore – The Lahore Tax Bar Association (LTBA) has once again appealed to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to extend the deadline for integration of registered taxpayers with FBR’s computerized system.

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