FBR hires industry experts to enhance audit expertise and improve compliance

Move aims to provide sector-specific insights and enhance the quality of audits within the relevant industries

FBR extends deadline for electronic integration of sales tax system by one month

Corporate and non-corporate taxpayers now have until June and July 2025 to integrate with the customs computerized system

FBR initiates large-scale audits with external auditors to improve tax compliance

Third-party auditors to conduct desk, forensic, and field audits as part of FBR’s transformation plan

Govt to set Rs14.3 trillion revenue target for FY25-26, with Rs500 billion in new taxes

Finance Minister Aurangzeb to present budget proposals as IMF review of fiscal goals approaches

FBR chairman hints at tough budget ahead, offers no tax relief except for salaried class

No sales tax cuts for dairy sector; Finance minister also confirms tax relief for salaried individuals is under consideration 

FBR misses April target by Rs139bn, ten-month shortfall climbs to Rs833bn

Salaried class bears major burden; FBR releases Rs43 billion in April refunds, ten-month total reaches Rs428 billion

FBR’s new sales tax filing procedure causes delays amid technical challenges

Complex changes in return filing system lead to confusion and reluctance among taxpayers

Salaried class pays record Rs391 billion in taxes, contributing 1,420% more than traders

Salaried individuals pay nearly 10% of total income tax collected in nine months; retailers contribute Rs26 billion, while non-corporate and corporate sectors pay Rs166 billion and Rs117 billion respectively

Govt to include more restrictions on non-filers in next Finance Bill

FBR to implement changes in online systems for economic transaction restrictions by June 2025

FBR files FIR against designer Nomi Ansari for massive sales tax evasion

FBR accuses fashion designer of Rs1.2bn tax fraud; raids reveal undeclared unit

FBR sets May 1 deadline for electronic invoicing integration for businesses

Corporate entities must comply by May 1, 2025, while non-corporates have until June 1, 2025, to integrate their systems with FBR's digital invoicing.

FBR expands criteria for suspension of sales tax registration

Tax body empowered to suspend businesses if they refuse access to premises for inspection, fail to provide records  

FBR’s IRS system wrongly marks taxpayers as “non-active” despite extended filing deadlines

Taxpayers face confusion due to incorrect labeling as "inactive" and new sales tax return requirements; experts urge changes for smoother compliance

FBR low-grade employees stage pen-down strike for equal share in performance scheme, common pool fund

Employees demand equal treatment, performance rewards, and de-freezing of special allowances pending since 2013

FBR field formations empowered for aggressive tax enforcement to meet FY25 targets

Instructs tax offices to work Saturdays and take proactive action for achieving revenue goals in April and May 2025