- Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) clarifies that the reduced 8% sales tax rate for restaurant services paid through digital channels is still in effect
- Recent media reports incorrectly suggested that the tax benefit had been abolished, causing confusion
- Restaurants must ensure their Point of Sale (POS) systems are integrated with SRB’s system to avail the reduced tax rate
- Only 58 out of over 1,700 registered restaurants have permission to charge the higher tax rate
- Customers urged to verify applicable sales tax rate before dining out
- SRB aims to protect consumer rights and maintain transparency in the taxation process
- Government supports digital payments to modernize financial transactions and boost digital economy initiatives
- SRB’s assurance of maintaining the 8% sales tax benefit expected to encourage more consumers and businesses to adopt digital payment methods
Source: pkrevenue.com
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