KARACHI: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) suspended zero-rated sales tax facility on supply of electricity and gas to a textile unit for not operational at declared place of business activity.
The FBR issued Sales Tax General Order (STGO) No. 98 and 99 to withdraw the sales tax zero-rated facility on supply of electricity and gas to M/s. Teetex Industries because the unit was no more operational at the declared place.
The FBR directed Chief Commissioner Inland Revenue, Corporate Regional Tax Office, Karachi to coordinate with K-Electric and SSGCL regarding implementation of the amendment in the general order and submit report in respect of action taken/ recovery made, if any, for misuse of the facility.
The FBR also asked K-Electric and Sui Southern Gas Company Limited to start charging sales tax on the supply of electricity and gas to the taxpayers with immediate effect.
