Pakistan Revenue
Karachi, November 24, 2024 – The Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, grants tax officials of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) the authority to arrest individuals accused of concealing income. Section 203B of the updated ordinance outlines the specific powers and procedures tax officials must follow in such cases.
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Karachi, November 23, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has clarified the provisions regarding offences committed by companies and Associations of Persons (AOPs) under the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001. These offences are detailed in Section 200 of the Ordinance, which outlines the responsibilities and liabilities of individuals associated with such entities when a […]
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Karachi, November 22, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a strong warning that making false statements in tax filings could lead to severe legal consequences, including up to two years in prison. This reminder is based on the provisions of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, specifically Section 195.
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Karachi, November 19, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is preparing to take legal action against banks and other companies for submitting incomplete or inaccurate declarations, a move that underscores the government’s commitment to strengthening compliance within the financial sector.
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Karachi, November 17, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reiterated that failing to file an income tax return as mandated by the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, constitutes a punishable offense. The agency emphasized the legal repercussions associated with non-compliance, underscoring its commitment to enforcing tax regulations.
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Karachi, November 16, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has clarified the monetary penalty for individuals found guilty of concealing income under the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001. The FBR’s latest directive aims to strengthen tax compliance and ensure transparency in income declarations.
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Karachi, November 13, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced its plan to enforce strict measures on shopkeepers failing to comply with tax registration and payment requirements under the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
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Karachi, November 11, 2024 – In a move aimed at curbing illicit financial activities, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced that individuals purchasing immovable property worth Rs 5 million or more through cash payments will face penalties.
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Karachi, November 10, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced penalties for individuals and businesses who fail to submit their income tax returns and asset declarations by the due date. These penalties are aimed at encouraging timely compliance with tax laws and apply under Section 182 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
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Karachi, November 9, 2024 – Pakistan’s Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, have set a definitive limit on how long the Commissioner Inland Revenue (CIR) may demand audit records from taxpayers. As per the latest update for the tax year 2024-25, Section 177 stipulates that the CIR may only request records for audit within six years from […]
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