Taxation
FBR Crackdowns on Doctors & Beauty Salons to Expand Tax Net
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has initiated a strict audit of professionals in a major move to broaden the tax net. The tax collection agency is now scrutinising high-earning individuals and businesses in major cities. Specifically, the FBR is…
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FBR Ends QR Code Requirement for IRIS Login
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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially suspended the requirement for taxpayers to log in to the IRIS login system using a QR code.…
FBR Rolls Out Simplified Electronic Tax Return Form
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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially notified the simplified electronic tax return form for the tax year 2025, introducing an easier and more…
FBR Can Now Access Your Internet and Call Data
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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) now has the authority to access citizens’ internet use and phone call records during tax fraud probes. Internet service…
FBR Faces Pressure to Fix Income Tax Return System Ahead of 2025 Filing Deadline
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Taxpayers and experts are urging Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to urgently address serious issues with the Iris e-filing portal, ahead of the upcoming…
Govt Plans Gradual Cut in Super Tax for Manufacturing Sector
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The government is preparing to slash the super tax for the manufacturing sector as part of its new industrial policy, aiming to reduce the rate…
FTO Targets Rs133m Fake Tax Invoices Scam
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The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Director General of Intelligence and Investigation (I&I) Inland Revenue to track down cybercriminals who used IP addresses…
FBR Arrest Powers Tied to Consultation with Business Representatives
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The federal government has made it mandatory for tax officials to consult at least two business representatives before starting investigations that could lead to arrests.…
PM Shehbaz Orders Pakistan Revenue Automation Limited Shutdown by Dec
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered the Pakistan Revenue Automation Limited (PRAL) shutdown within six months, a move that could disrupt the country’s entire tax…
FBR Sales Tax Deadline for June 2025 Returns Extended Further
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Pakistan’s apex tax body has further extended the FBR sales tax deadline for June 2025 returns. Taxpayers now have more time to submit returns if…
Mandatory FBR E-Invoicing Begins for All Sales Tax Registered Entities
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The Federal Board of Revenue has made FBR e-invoicing mandatory for all sales tax registered entities. This phased implementation will start on August 1, aiming…
Federal Board of Revenue Takes Step to Settle GB Tax Dispute
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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has formed a seven-member committee to address tax concerns in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB). This move follows a ten-day protest by…
FBR Exempts Foreign‑Supplied Digital Goods from 5% “Digital Presence” Tax
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In a move that surprised many, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has suspended the 5% Digital Presence Proceeds Tax on foreign-supplied digital goods and…
