- FBR is auditing exporters due to a decline in income tax collection for February 2025.
- The audit aims to assess tax compliance and address revenue discrepancies.
- Advance income tax from exports fell by 16% compared to the previous year.
- There is a contradiction between tax revenues and export earnings, with exports rising by 2.37%.
- Amendments in the Income Tax Ordinance now require exporters to declare full income and assets.
- The removal of the final tax regime aims to increase transparency and prevent underreporting.
- Advance tax collections showed modest growth of 2% from January to February 2024-25.
- Overall exports rose by 8.42% from July to February 2024-25.
- The FBR aims to ensure compliance with revised tax regulations through the audit.
Source: pkrevenue.com
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