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19 Apr

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FBR’s New 72-Hour Rule: How to Fix E-Invoice Mistakes. FBR STGO 01/2026 Guide: Everything Tax Practitioners & Businesses Need to Know.

Understand the Federal Board of Revenue's (FBR) STGO 01 of 2026. This guide details the shift toward using multiple licensed integrators and the strict 72-hour window for editing electronic sales tax invoices, providing vital compliance insights for Pakistani businesses and tax practitioners.

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19 Apr

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5 Types of Non-Allowable Payments from an AOP to its Partners

While the Partnership Act, 1932 allows partners to mutually agree on salaries, the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 imposes strict prohibitions. Understanding Section 21(j) is vital for business owners and tax practitioners to avoid unexpected tax liabilities when compensating members of an Association of Persons (AOP).

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15 Apr

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Is Profit on Personal Car Sales Taxable? A Guide to Section 37(5) of the Income Tax Ordinance?

Many taxpayers fear the FBR will tax profits from selling personal vehicles. However, a landmark ruling in ITA No. 31/IB/2026 confirms that under Section 37(5) of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, personal movable property is exempt from capital gains tax, and the authorities cannot use residual clauses to bypass this exclusion.

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15 Apr

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How Builders & Developer Can Get Exemption Under Section 236C on Sale of Property?

Discover how builders and developers under the Section 7F special tax regime can resolve liquidity issues. This guide explains the process of obtaining a Section 159 exemption certificate to prevent the collection of Section 236C advance tax on property sales.

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12 Apr

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Taxation of Social Media Income in Pakistan: Legal Analysis of FBR’s New Rules (2026)

A practical guide explaining Pakistan’s new taxation rules for social media income under the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001. Covers legal provisions, computation method, comparison with existing law, and critical analysis of the FBR’s presumptive approach for content creators.

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12 Apr

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IT-3 Form: Save on Salary Tax Now

Learn how salaried employees in Pakistan can use the IT-3 Form to claim tax credits on mobile bills, vehicle tax, and more to increase monthly take-home pay.

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12 Apr

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Can Partners Take Salary from AOP in Pakistan? Legal & Tax Treatment Explained

Can partners take salary from an AOP in Pakistan? Learn the legal position under the Partnership Act, 1932 and its tax treatment under the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.

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10 Sep

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The Launch of PRA IRIS: Key Challenge in the New Sales Tax Filing System: This Need An Urgent Authorities Attention.

The launch of PRA IRIS was intended to herald a new era in sales tax filing for taxpayers in Punjab. However, the initial experience has highlighted several areas where the portal falls short of expectations. By addressing these issues promptly, the Punjab Revenue Authority can deliver on its promise of providing a streamlined and user-friendly tax filing experience. Until then, it remains to be seen whether PRA IRIS will live up to its name as "A NEW EXPERIENCE" or simply be seen as more of the same.

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18 Sep

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FBR has Issued Draft Manual Income Tax Return Form [S.R.O. 1612(I)/2022]

FBR has issued draft of certain further amendments in the Income Tax Rules, 2002 vide S.R.O. 1612(1)/2022. This SRO. Federal Board of Revenue proposes to make in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 237 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 (XLIX of 2001), is hereby published for information of all persons likely to be affected thereby and, as required by sub-section (3) of the said section 237, notice is hereby given that objections or suggestions thereon, if any, may for consideration of the Federal Board of Revenue be sent within seven days of publication of the draft in the official Gazette.

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16 Sep

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SECP Proposes Revamping Of REITS Regulatory Framework Islamabad

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has published a concept paper titled “Review of Landscape & Revamping Framework-REITs” for soliciting public comments. It provides a glance at Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) Industry and covers proposed amendment(s) in the REITs regulatory framework.

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13 Sep

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SECP amends Modaraba Regulations, 2021

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved amendments to the Modaraba Regulations, 2021. The amendments have refined the regulatory framework for Modarabas in Pakistan while improving doing business climate in the country.

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09 Sep

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FBR Categorically Rebuts News Item Published in Express Tribune

Federal Board of Revenue(FBR) has categorically rebutted the above captioned news item, FBR reels under a major 'cyber attack' published in eExpress Tribune today as on August 15, 2022. The instant news item sought to create a misleading impression that FBR had shut down its website in anticipation of a possible hacking attack. The scribe of subject news item rather went on to term it 'national emergency situation.' Unfortunately, the said story is based on far-fetched imagination and is obviously miles away from facts.

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