45 big retailers asked to submit import papers by FBR

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has asked the city’s big retailers to furnish documents of proof related to imported goods on sale at their stores after ongoing anti-smuggling surveys, sources said on Thursday. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has asked the city’s big retailers to furnish documents of proof related to imported goods on sale at their stores after ongoing anti-smuggling surveys, sources … Continue reading 45 big retailers asked to submit import papers by FBR

FBR looking in Trust Funds Bank Accounts

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) under its 27 action plan has asked Pakistan to regulate non-profit organisations, trusts and other activities undertaken on name of welfare so scrutiny of all those is requirement for compliance under the FATF review conditions. In order to ensure compliance on FATF requirements, FBR Chairman Shabbar Zaidi has written letters to all banks and sought details of trust funds … Continue reading FBR looking in Trust Funds Bank Accounts

Monthly Statements mandatory for Brokers

Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) will make it mandatory for securities brokers to file monthly statements of net capital balance and liquid capital with the securities exchange and clearing house. According to the SRO 1162 (I)/2019 issued here on Monday, the FBR has issued draft amendments to the Securities Brokers (Licensing and Operations) Regulations, 2016. Under the new regulations, a securities broker shall … Continue reading Monthly Statements mandatory for Brokers

Citizen Portal App add FBR as separate category.

Upon the directives of the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan a separate category added to ‘citizen’s portal’ application. Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) had made a formal request for their category to appear in the mobile and computer application. With the new feature, people will be able to register their complaints directly to the concerned authorities, easily and more conveniently. Chairman FBR had given … Continue reading Citizen Portal App add FBR as separate category.

FBR extends deadline for 2019 TAX RETURNS

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) extended the deadline to file income tax returns and statements for the tax year 2019, according to a circular released Monday, revising it from September 30 to October 31 instead. In its statement, the FBR said the people who, as of September 30, “failed to file their income tax returns/statements are hereby allowed to file their returns/statements by 31st … Continue reading FBR extends deadline for 2019 TAX RETURNS

Special audits to maximise Tax

In order to maximise tax collection, the FBR has started scrutiny of special audits of giant sectors including sugar, cement, oil refineries, beverages and others to identify loopholes and gaps for the purpose of effective enforcement. Official sources in the FBR disclosed that the domestic GST so far showed impressive growth in the range of 50 percent in first two months and now the FBR … Continue reading Special audits to maximise Tax

Supreme Court directs FBR in Tax Fraud

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to submit a report within two weeks on measures taken to recover money from individuals receiving undue tax refunds through fraud. FBR Chairman Shabbar Zaidi told the court that the body had sent a summary to the Prime Minister’s Office for approval in order to initiate an inquiry against three people who are … Continue reading Supreme Court directs FBR in Tax Fraud

200% Tax Hike in Islamabad Properties

Property owners in the capital have seen an unprecedented 200% hike in property tax with little time to pay the charges. The Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI) approved the increase in property tax last December, making it applicable from July 1, but tensions between the MCI and Capital Development Authority (CDA) over who would control the revenue directorate responsible for collecting property tax meant that the … Continue reading 200% Tax Hike in Islamabad Properties

FBR drive against Jewelers in Islamabad

Notices were sent to the jewelers on Thursday. FBR says an inquiry will be initiated and fine imposed if it doesn’t receive replies within seven days. Unregistered jewelers have been directed by the FBR to get their sales tax registration done. The notices have been sent by the Islamabad regional tax office. The jewelers have been asked to submit complete details of their business, including … Continue reading FBR drive against Jewelers in Islamabad