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Sales Tax12 Jul 2026

FTO Orders FBR to Refund Tax and Unfreeze Bank Account

The Federal Tax Ombudsman ordered the FBR to refund recovered sales tax and remove a bank account attachment after the assessment order was set aside on appeal.

Financial Desk

Budget 2026-202712 Jul 2026

12 Things to Prepare Before Filing Tax Return 2026

Start Preparing for Your 2026 Income Tax Return Today June 30 approached, it’s time for taxpayers in Pakistan to start preparing for the 2026 income tax return and wealth statement filing season. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) typically begins accepting tax returns for the new tax year from July. Preparing your financial records in … Read more

Financial Desk

Budget 2026-202711 Jul 2026

Restaurant Card Payment Tax Raised to 8% in Punjab

New Restaurant Tax Rate in Punjab: Card Payments Now Subject to 8% Withholding Tax Starting July 1, 2026, an important tax change has come into effect for customers dining at restaurants across Punjab. If you pay your restaurant bill using a credit card or debit card, the applicable withholding tax has increased from 5% to … Read more

Financial Desk

Tax1 Jul 2026

Adjustable vs Final Taxes in Pakistan Explained

Adjustable vs Final Taxes in Pakistan: A Complete Guide to Withholding Taxes Pakistan’s Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 divides the withholding tax system into two major categories. This distinction helps determine whether a tax deducted during the year can later be adjusted or refunded, or whether it is treated as a final tax liability. Understanding this … Read more

Financial Desk

Budget 2026-202729 Jun 2026

June 30 FBR Tax Return Rumors: What’s the Truth?

Are You Being Misled? The Truth About June 30, the PKR 25,000 ATL Surcharge, and FBR Tax Return Rumors Over the past few days, social media has been flooded with alarming claims about Pakistan’s income tax system. Some posts warn that “If you don’t file your tax return before June 30, FBR will automatically withdraw … Read more

Financial Desk

Income Tax15 May 2026

Agricultural Income: Exempt From FBR But Still Taxable?

Many people in Pakistan believe that agricultural income is completely tax-free. However, the actual legal position is more complicated. While the FBR does not impose federal income tax on agricultural income, that does not mean the income is entirely exempt from taxation. If agricultural income is declared incorrectly or provincial tax obligations are ignored, taxpayers … Read more

Financial Desk

Tax15 May 2026

Section 111: How FBR Detects Undeclared Wealth?

Have you ever wondered how the FBR discovers that someone’s wealth is greater than their declared income? Hiding wealth may seem easy, but hiding its financial trail is much harder. Section 111 of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 is considered one of the most powerful and widely discussed provisions in Pakistan’s tax system. Commonly known … Read more

Financial Desk

Income Tax14 May 2026

Are You Paying More Tax Than Necessary? Here’s What Filers Should Know

Many salaried individuals in Pakistan may be paying more tax than they need to, without even realizing it. The surprising part is that reducing your tax liability legally does not always require complicated financial planning. In many cases, the taxes you already pay in daily life can help lower your overall tax burden if you … Read more

Financial Desk

Property Tax14 May 2026

Section 7E Declared Unconstitutional: Will Taxpayers Finally Get Their Money Back?

The recent historic decision by Pakistan’s Federal Constitutional Court has brought major relief to taxpayers who have been burdened by Section 7E over the past few years. By declaring the law unconstitutional, the court has not only eased pressure on property owners but also sparked an important nationwide debate: Will the tax collected since 2022 … Read more

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