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FBR foils attempt to game Faceless Customs Assessment System

Those who attempted to game the FCAS have been taken to task, says board

Published 01 Feb, 2025 07:21pm

Pakistan

FBR’s plan to buy 1,010 vehicles halted

The decision was halted by Senate standing committee

Published 23 Jan, 2025 11:43pm

Business & Economy

FBR under fire for ordering 1,010 Honda City cars from taxpayer money

Critics have questioned the timing and expense of the purchase

Published 13 Jan, 2025 05:43pm

Business & Economy

FBR announces tax exemption for overseas Pakistanis, even without ATL listing

FBR has implemented new digital verification system through its IRIS platform

Published 27 Dec, 2024 09:40am

Business & Economy

FBR mandates online banking for property transactions amid rising taxes in Punjab

Failure to collect the penalties will hold the transferring attesting officers accountable

Published 26 Dec, 2024 09:46am

Business & Economy

Here are the new restrictions on non-filers proposed by govt

The proposed amendments aim to enhance tax compliance

Published 18 Dec, 2024 05:09pm

Business & Economy

Significant drop in women tax filers in Pakistan, reports FBR

The count of active women taxpayers decreased from 138,841 in 2023 to 100,247 in 2024

Published 17 Dec, 2024 09:23am

Business & Economy

FBR to ban bringing commercial quantities of goods from abroad

Will individuals be allowed to bring mobile phones?

Published 09 Dec, 2024 07:43pm

Business & Economy

FBR imposes withholding tax on wedding events

A percentage of withholding tax will also be charged on the booking of any event

Published 06 Dec, 2024 07:30pm

Pakistan

FBR announces immediate transfer of 60 Inland Revenue officials

This reshuffle affects officials in major cities across the country

Published 02 Dec, 2024 10:58am

Pakistan

FBR introduces new tax restriction for overseas Pakistanis

FBR replaced the non-resident category on its portal with a category for late filers

Published 02 Dec, 2024 08:58am

Business & Economy

FBR launches new payment creation system to simplify tax payments in Pakistan

This system represents a significant improvement in revenue management

Published 14 Nov, 2024 09:10am

Business & Economy

FBR decides to to take tough new measures to boost tax collection

FBR revises its economic assumptions related to GDP growth

Published 04 Nov, 2024 09:06am

Business & Economy

Inflation lowest in 3.5 years, finance ministry says

The report also also acknowledges a 4.3 percent increase in the fiscal deficit

Published 30 Oct, 2024 07:47pm

Business & Economy

FBR revises property rates: Here is how to check value of your land

Property rates have been revised in 45 cities

Published 30 Oct, 2024 07:15pm

Business & Economy

FBR announces 4% sales tax hike on tractors

The tax rate has decreased from 18% to 14%

Published 24 Oct, 2024 03:56pm

Business & Economy

FBR makes major announcement for late filers

They will be included in the ATL after paying surcharge

Updated 22 Oct, 2024 06:38pm

Business & Economy

FBR planning new measures for late-filer, non-filer categories in new tax law

The proposed law will introduce penalties for non-compliant taxpayers

Published 21 Oct, 2024 10:10am

Business & Economy

Companies’ CFOs involved in sales tax fraud go into hiding amid FBR crackdown

Many of these CFOs have either fled or are in hiding to escape potential raids by the FBR

Published 18 Oct, 2024 11:00am

Business & Economy

Govt urges non-filers, CFOs of wealthy manufacturers to address tax obligations

The Finance Minister pointed to five primary sectors

Published 11 Oct, 2024 09:37am

Business & Economy

FBR extends deadline for tax returns till Oct 14

Statement comes after they said there will be no extension

Published 01 Oct, 2024 08:46am

Pakistan

FBR makes major announcement as last date for filing draws close

The website issues have prompted concerns from various business organizations

Published 29 Sep, 2024 12:40pm

Business & Economy

FBR’s IRIS system down, causing filing difficulties for citizens

Deadline for filing income tax returns approaches on September 30

Published 28 Sep, 2024 03:30pm

Business & Economy

FBR decides to freeze bank accounts over inaccurate tax returns

The proposed penalties include a hefty fine of Rs. 1,000,000 for each incorrect return

Published 15 Sep, 2024 09:43am

Pakistan

FBR earns millions by collecting one rupee on each Point-of-Sale fee

Collects PoS fees totalling over Rs5.9 billion in the last fiscal year

Published 09 Sep, 2024 07:05pm

Business & Economy

FBR accepts major demand from traders during tax talks

FBR acknowledges the need for a reasonable monthly tax rate

Published 03 Sep, 2024 10:04am

Business & Economy

FBR denies rumours of amnesty scheme for smuggled vehicles

There are no proposals under consideration at the FBR, says FBR

Updated 27 Aug, 2024 11:00pm

Business & Economy

Salaried class now paying more taxes than manufacturing in Pakistan

Only banks and petroleum industries pay more taxes

Published 04 Aug, 2024 03:59pm

Business & Economy

Govt has life-style data of non-filers, Aurangzeb says

Says Pak must maintain strong links with both US and China

Published 28 Jul, 2024 03:49pm

Business & Economy

FBR to put corrupt officials on ‘admin pool’

The list of officers has already been prepared

Published 04 Jul, 2024 10:34am