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ICAP proposes restricting powers of Directorate General Intelligence and Investigation

KARACHI: Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) has proposed restricting powers of Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigation (I&I) as multiple powers of tax authorities are causing hardship for taxpayers. The ICAP in its tax proposals for budget 2019/2020 said that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) through SRO 115 (I)/2015 dated February 09, […]

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Installing scanners at Pak-China borders suggested to prevent misuse clearance under CPEC

KARACHI: Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) has suggested to install scanners at Pak-China borders to stop misuse customs clearance of goods transported under China – Pakistan Economic Corridor(CPEC). The ICAP in its tax proposals for budget 2019/2020 said that CPEC is a journey towards economic regionalization in the globalized world. This will deepen […]

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ICAP suggests reviewing extra tax on electricity, gas consumption by industrial, commercial consumers

KARACHI: Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) has suggested the tax authorities to review imposition of extra sales tax on electricity and gas as this levy is passed unnecessarily to consumers by utility companies. The ICAP in its tax proposals for budget 2019/2020 submitted to Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) said that in terms […]

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FBR recommended to exempt income tax on mortgage loans to facilitate salaried persons

KARACHI: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has been recommended to exempt income tax on mortgage loans in order to facilitate salaried persons. Currently the loans obtained from the employer below Benchmark interest rate is subject to tax, said Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) in its tax proposals for budget 2019/2020. It recommended that […]

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FBR recommended imposing environmental tax on industries producing polluting materials

KARACHI: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has been suggested to impose environmental tax on industries producing non-renewable and polluting materials. Pakistan has a wide range of industries, which are involved in usage and production of nonrenewable, polluting materials that are extremely harmful for our environment. “There are many entities, AOPs and sole proprietors who are […]

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