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Free Pakistan tax education articles by Umair Mubeen — income tax, sales tax, FBR compliance, and withholding tax guides. Updated per Finance Act 2025-26.

Unexplained Income Assets Section 111
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Unexplained Income Assets Section 111
Bought property or assets that don't match your declared income? Learn how Section 111 of the Income Tax …
Verify Supplier Paid Sales Tax
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Verify Supplier Paid Sales Tax
If your supplier charged sales tax but never deposited it, FBR can disallow your input tax. Learn how …
Section 73 Bank  Payment Rule
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Section 73 Bank Payment Rule
Paying suppliers in cash can cost you your input tax. Learn the Section 73 rule of the Sales …
Sales Tax Registration Pakistan
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Sales Tax Registration Pakistan
Do you need to register for sales tax in Pakistan? Learn the 6 categories under Section 14, the …
Tier-1 Retailer POS Integration
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Tier-1 Retailer POS Integration
Are you a Tier-1 retailer without knowing it? Learn the 7 FBR tests under Section 2(43A), the electricity-bill …
Filer vs Non-Filer Pakistan 2025-26
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Filer vs Non-Filer Pakistan 2025-26
Filer vs non-filer in Pakistan 2025-26. Exact FBR withholding tax rates on property, vehicles, cash & bank profit …
Section 115 Persons Not Required to File Return
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Section 115 Persons Not Required to File Return
Section 115 ITO 2001 exempts widows, orphans below 25, disabled persons and non-residents from property/vehicle based return filing …
Freelancer Tax Guide: How to File Tax in Pakistan
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Freelancer Tax Guide: How to File Tax in Pakistan
Complete guide for Pakistani freelancers — Section 154A rates (0.25%/0.5%), NTN registration, PSEB, Upwork/Fiverr tax filing. Updated Finance …
Builders Can Avoid 236C Tax – FBR Circular 07 (2026) Explained
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Builders Can Avoid 236C Tax – FBR Circular 07 (2026) Explained
FBR Circular 07 (2026) allows builders and developers under Section 7F to apply for exemption from Section 236C …
50% Capital Gains Tax Reduction Under Clause 9A, Part III, Second Schedule – ITO 2001
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50% Capital Gains Tax Reduction Under Clause 9A, Part III, Second Schedule – ITO 2001
Government employees and Armed Forces personnel can claim 50% to 75% reduction in Capital Gains Tax on first …
Exemption Under Section 236C — Advance Tax on Sale of Property for Armed Forces and Government Employees
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Exemption Under Section 236C — Advance Tax on Sale of Property for Armed Forces and Government Employees
Armed Forces personnel, Shaheed families and government employees can claim exemption from Section 236C advance tax on first …
Purchase of Assets Through Banking Channel — Section 75A, Income Tax Ordinance 2001 Pakistan
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Purchase of Assets Through Banking Channel — Section 75A, Income Tax Ordinance 2001 Pakistan
Section 75A ITO 2001 requires property above Rs. 5 million and other assets above Rs. 1 million to …