15/06/2026
Today, June 15, 2026, important tax news...
Direct contact between officers and taxpayers is over...
Under the Finance Bill 2026-27, the FBR is setting up a "National Faceless Center", through which tax cases and audits will be assigned to officers under an automated computerized system. The identity of the officers will be kept confidential to reduce discretionary powers and promote transparency.
Re-inclusion in Active Taxpayer List (ATL) expensive
A significant increase in the fee has been proposed for re-inclusion in ATL after filing late returns.
• Fee for individuals increased from Rs 1,000 to Rs 25,000
• Fee for companies increased from Rs 20,000 to Rs 100,000
Strict measures on bank accounts and tax evasion
The Finance Bill proposes to make the penalties against tax evasion and non-compliance more stringent.
• Penalty of Rs 1 lakh to Rs 3 lakh for failure to provide required bank records or audit documents
• Penalty of up to Rs 1 million or penalty equal to tax shortfall for concealment of income or bank deposits
• Power to seal business offices or shops in case of continued non-compliance
Last date for payment of advance income tax today
The last date for payment of advance income tax under section 147 for all companies, corporate bodies and associations of persons (AOPs) is today, June 15, 2026. Payment can be made through IRIS system.
Relief for real estate sector...
Reduction in advance tax rates on purchase and sale of property has been proposed.
• Rate of 2.75 percent under section 236C
• Rate of 1.5 percent under section 236K
Relief for IT exports maintained...
It is proposed to extend the 0.25% concessional tax rate on exports of IT and IT-related services till tax year 2029.