FBR aligns banking income with taxable income
The seventh schedule has been amended to align the banking income close to the taxable income. In this regard, rental expenses and expenses on refurbishment of offices are allowed in a specified manner as laid down in the provisions.
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The expense on account of bad debts is also reinforced in accordance with the laid down principles. Some filing requirements are also placed upon the external auditors to bring authenticity in expense claim on account of bad debts.
The Board reaffirms its commitment to provide every support for facilitating compliance to the newly introduced provisions in the ordinance. The Board will also ensure that the provisions related to enforcement be carried out in judicious manner with redressal committees in place comprising of representatives of business community and the Board, FBR added.
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