Tax
18 articles · Pakistan tax guides and FBR updates
18 articles · Pakistan tax guides and FBR updates

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

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

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

In a move that could directly impact millions of households and businesses, the Pakistani government is weighing new tax measures on solar panels and internet services as part of its latest fiscal discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). These proposals are part of a contingency plan, a financial backup to be used only if the … Read more

When Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb unveiled Pakistan’s federal budget for FY 2025–26 on June 10, 2025, one of the most discussed measures was the introduction of an 18% general sales tax on imported solar panels. As Pakistan experiences a surge in solar adoption, this move—aimed at nurturing the local solar manufacturing industry—has left many weighing its long-term impacts. Let’s … Read more

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is preparing to take a bold and strategic step in the upcoming Budget 2025–26. The authority plans to eliminate the 4% “further sales tax” that currently applies to supplies made by registered enterprises to unregistered buyers. Although this measure will lead to a temporary dip in revenue collection, the … Read more