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Income Tax MCQs

Q1 • Income Tax
Which section of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 deals with Income from Property ?
Explanation:

Any rent received or receivable by a person, except exempt income, is taxable under the head Income from Property.

Reference: Section 15. Income from Property - ITO, 2001
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Q2 • Income Tax
Which section of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 deals with Advance tax on persons remitting amounts abroad through credit or debit or prepaid cards ?
Explanation:

Advance tax is collected by the bank on foreign payments made through debit, credit, or prepaid cards at the time of remittance.

Reference: Section 236Y.Advance tax on persons remitting amounts abroad - ITO, 2001
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Q3 • Income Tax
Which section of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 deals with Enforcement of Filing Return ?
Explanation:

This section empowers the Board to issue an income tax general order against persons who are liable to file a return but are not on the Active Taxpayers’ List. Under this order, measures such as blocking mobile SIMs, discontinuing utility connections, or restricting foreign travel may be taken to enforce filing of the return.

Reference: Section 114B. Powers to enforce filing of returns - ITO, 2001
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about income tax filing, ATL status, and compliance in Pakistan.

Any individual earning taxable income above the exemption threshold defined under the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 must file an income tax return with FBR. Filing may also be required if you own property, vehicles, operate a business, or maintain foreign assets.
The Active Taxpayer List (ATL) is published by FBR and includes names of taxpayers who have filed their income tax returns. Individuals listed on ATL enjoy lower withholding tax rates on various transactions.
A filer appears on ATL after submitting an annual return and benefits from reduced tax rates. A non-filer does not submit returns and is subject to higher withholding taxes on property, vehicles, banking, and other transactions.
The standard filing deadline is 30th September following the end of the tax year unless extended by FBR via official notification.
Non-filing may result in penalties, higher withholding tax deductions, restrictions on financial transactions, and possible legal action from FBR.
Income tax is calculated according to the applicable tax slabs for salaried individuals, business income, or AOP. You can use an updated tax calculator to estimate your liability based on current rates.
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