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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.

Is a Business Individual Required to File Income Tax Return in Pakistan? — Section 114(1A)
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Is a Business Individual Required to File Income Tax Return in Pakistan? — Section 114(1A)
Section 114(1A) of Pakistan's Income Tax Ordinance 2001 requires business individuals — shopkeepers, freelancers, consultants, doctors, traders — …
Tax on Gifts and Loans from Relatives in Pakistan — Section 39(3) Income Tax Ordinance 2001
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Tax on Gifts and Loans from Relatives in Pakistan — Section 39(3) Income Tax Ordinance 2001
Under Section 39(3) of Pakistan's Income Tax Ordinance 2001, gifts, loans and advances from specified relatives (parents, spouse, …
When Advance Tax on Sale or Transfer of Immovable Property Becomes Minimum Tax
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When Advance Tax on Sale or Transfer of Immovable Property Becomes Minimum Tax
Under Section 236C(2) of Pakistan's Income Tax Ordinance 2001, if you buy and sell immovable property within the …
Advance tax on sale to cigarettes products
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Advance tax on sale to cigarettes products
: Under Clause 24(A) Part II Second Schedule of Pakistan's Income Tax Ordinance 2001, cigarette manufacturers must collect …
Advance Tax on Sale to Pharmaceutical Products
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Advance Tax on Sale to Pharmaceutical Products
Under Clause 24(A) Part II Second Schedule ITO 2001, pharmaceutical manufacturers must collect advance tax of 1% (filer) …
Section 7E Tax on Deemed Income — Nine Properties Exempt from Section 7E Pakistan
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Section 7E Tax on Deemed Income — Nine Properties Exempt from Section 7E Pakistan
Section 7E of Pakistan's Income Tax Ordinance 2001 taxes deemed income from immovable property. Nine categories are completely …
What Is Salary for Tax Purposes in Pakistan? — Section 12 Income Tax Ordinance 2001 Complete Guide
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What Is Salary for Tax Purposes in Pakistan? — Section 12 Income Tax Ordinance 2001 Complete Guide
Under Section 12 of Pakistan's Income Tax Ordinance 2001, salary includes basic pay, all allowances, perquisites, bonuses, overtime, …
Section 236CB — Advance Tax on Functions and Gatherings at Commercial Venues Pakistan
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Section 236CB — Advance Tax on Functions and Gatherings at Commercial Venues Pakistan
Under Section 236CB of Pakistan's Income Tax Ordinance 2001, venue owners collect 10% advance tax (filer) or 20% …
Important Update: SRO 350(I)-2024 - Key Changes to Sales Tax Registration, Sales Declaration and Input Tax Adjustment
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Important Update: SRO 350(I)-2024 - Key Changes to Sales Tax Registration, Sales Declaration and Input Tax Adjustment
SRO 350(I)/2024 issued March 7, 2024 introduces new requirements for individuals, AOPs and Single Member Companies under Pakistan's …
List of Withholding Tax Sections Deduction of Tax at Source under the Income Tax Ordinance
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List of Withholding Tax Sections Deduction of Tax at Source under the Income Tax Ordinance
Withholding tax is the tax deducted by the payer at the time of payment and deposited with FBR. …
Foreign source salary of resident individuals
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Foreign source salary of resident individuals
Under Section 102 of Pakistan's Income Tax Ordinance 2001, foreign salary earned by a resident of Pakistan is …
Why Do People in Pakistan Want to Become Filers?
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Why Do People in Pakistan Want to Become Filers?
People become tax filers in Pakistan to save money — not pay more. Filers pay lower rates on …