FBR Signals Further Tax Relief, Hints At Possible Withdrawal Of Super Tax
Federal Board of Revenue signals further tax relief for businesses, including possible withdrawal of super tax and reduction in sales tax amid concerns over costs and investment.
President Approves Export-Import Bank, Financial Institutions And Federal Board Of Revenue Amendment Bills
President Asif Ali Zardari has approved amendments covering export financing, financial institution recovery and Federal Board of Revenue tax administration in Pakistan.
FBR IRIS Portal and Digital Tax Services to Remain Unavailable Until August 10
Federal Board of Revenue will temporarily suspend IRIS, Digital Invoicing, Payment System, SWAPS and POS Registration services from August 8 to August 10 for scheduled maintenance.
FBR Forms Three Independent Case Scrutiny Committees To Review Pending Tax Litigation
FBR has established three Independent Case Scrutiny Committees in Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi to review pending tax litigation, improve legal consistency and reduce unnecessary tax disputes.
Federal Tax Ombudsman Urges FBR To Launch Faceless Income Tax Refund System
The Federal Tax Ombudsman has recommended that FBR introduce a faceless income tax refund system allowing verified refunds to be transferred directly into taxpayers’ bank accounts through automated processing.
Federal Board of Revenue Introduces Simplified Income Tax Regime for Small Shopkeepers in Tax Year 2026
FBR launches an optional tax scheme for individual shopkeepers with turnover up to 200 million rupees, fixing tax at 1 percent.
Federal Board of Revenue Mandates IRIS e-Enrolment Ahead of Tax Year 2026 Submissions
FBR issues guidelines requiring individuals companies and AOPs to complete IRIS e-enrolment for National Tax Number registration before filing returns.
FBR Waives Surcharge for First-Time Filers for Tax Year 2026 Return Submissions
FBR allows first-time tax filers to submit Tax Year 2026 returns and enter the Active Taxpayers List without paying the Rs 25000 surcharge.
Federal Tax Ombudsman Orders FBR to Fix FASTER Sales Tax Refund System Flaw
The Federal Tax Ombudsman directs the FBR to correct a systemic software glitch in the FASTER sales tax refund system affecting Pakistani exporters.
Finance Minister Reviews FBR National Faceless Centre Operational Readiness
Federal Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb reviews the implementation roadmap, governance framework, and technology development for the FBR National Faceless Centre.