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FBR condemned by US authorities over using pirated version of Vmware

By Naima Rabbie ⏐ 6 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The federal board of revenue had been alleged by the US authorities for using a pirated version of a software designated as Vmware. FBR is…

FBR Launches a Mobile App to File Tax Returns

By AbuBakar ⏐ 6 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Federal Board of Revenue has announced a mobile application for tax returns for people who like to avoid long and hassle-prone procedures. The mobile app…

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FBR collected over Rs. 23 Crore in revenue from imported mobile phones this year

By Sajeel Syed ⏐ 7 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a recent meeting of Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecom, an official of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has told that the…

PTA asks FBR not to collect tax on phones imported before 1st July 2019

By Faisal Saeed ⏐ 7 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is collecting taxes on cellphones which international travelers brought into the country under the Baggage Rules, which is that…

FBR to launch single online tax portal for filers

By Faisal Saeed ⏐ 7 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and four provincial governments have agreed to introduce an online portal facility for taxpayers to submit their sales tax…

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Govt imposes hefty taxes on mobile phone imports, upto Rs. 36,000 for high-end smartphones

By Shaheryar Ehsan ⏐ 7 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Federal Board of Revenue has announced flat rates against various price segments on the import of mobile phones to set aside any ambiguities. Previously, we…

FBR reduces upto 45% tax on imported mobile phones

By Sajeel Syed ⏐ 7 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In its effort to discourage the mobile phone smuggling mafias in the country, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reduced the tax on imported phones…

FBR tax profiling system is not foolproof and people are sharing their concerns

By Shaheryar Ehsan ⏐ 7 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 4 min read

Despite the claim of FBR’s Chairman that the online tax portal for around 53 million citizens is secured, some users have confirmed that the website’s…

FBR’s new online tax profiling system lets you view your tax details

By Shaheryar Ehsan ⏐ 7 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Federal Board of Revenue has announced a new online tax profiling system that allows 53 million citizens of Pakistan to view their tax details, travel…

Govt to collect general sales tax in real-time through a mobile app

By Faisal Saeed ⏐ 7 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The government in an attempt to increase revenue from food and accommodation sector is planning to launch a mobile app for real-time collection of general…

FBR tests AI-powered online tax collection system to end corruption

By Sajeel Syed ⏐ 7 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In its effort to curb tax evasion and avoidance, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is beta-testing an artificial intelligence-powered automated tax collection system which…

Only 5% sales tax on IT services in federal territories now, FBR issues notification

By Shehryar Ahmed ⏐ 8 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The IT sector has been neglected in Pakistan for many years. People have perceived the field of IT as a small industry despite the fact…

Pakistan is going to tax Facebook & Google

By Aqsa Khunshan ⏐ 8 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is considering to impose a tax on offshore digital companies, including tech giants such as Amazon, Facebook, and Google…

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