Finance Act, 2026 expands the list of exempt goods and imports, including sanitary products, contraceptives, selected vessels and bulletproof vehicles.
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FBR to collect taxes first on auctioned goods
New Sales Tax Act provision mandates tax recovery before owners receive auction proceeds and allows electronic public auctions.
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Finance Act 2026 empowers FBR to order re-audit of taxpayers
Commissioners can direct independent re-audits and inventory re-valuations with prior approval to strengthen sales tax compliance.
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Finance Act 2026 allows FBR to use PBS data for sales tax valuation
Tax authority empowered to adopt Pakistan Bureau of Statistics valuations and outsource goods valuation to strengthen sales tax compliance.
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Finance Act 2026 redefines Tier-1 retailer under sales tax law
Revised definition expands the scope of retailers subject to enhanced sales tax compliance and documentation requirements.
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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 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 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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New arrest rules in tax fraud cases under Section 37A
Islamabad, October 4, 2025 – The Federal Government, through the Finance Act 2025, has introduced Section 37A into the Sales Tax Act, 1990, providing a comprehensive framework for inquiry, investigation, and arrest in cases of tax fraud.
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