
Govt Considering Duty Cuts on Beauty Products and Gym Equipment
The govt is considering reducing customs duties on beauty products, skincare materials, salon supplies, and gym equipment by up to 5%.

The govt is considering reducing customs duties on beauty products, skincare materials, salon supplies, and gym equipment by up to 5%.

New 1% fixed tax scheme for traders has sparked debate as salaried individuals continue to face higher income tax rates.

Traders have welcomed the government’s 1% turnover tax and fixed tax regime for businesses with annual turnover up to Rs200 million.

The government plans to link FASTER sales tax refunds with digital compliance in Budget 2026-27.

KP plans a relief-focused Budget with no new taxes, Rs50 billion youth loan schemes, over Rs215 billion for development projects.

The Active Taxpayer List (ATL) has officially crossed the 8 million mark for the second time, currently standing at 8,014,941 active filers.

PCDMA has proposed reducing GST from 18% to 16% and gradually shifting to a single-digit tax regime in the federal budget 2026-27.

The govt will introduce a three-phase faceless tax model featuring digital audits, online assessments, and pre-filled tax returns to modernize FBR operations.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the FBR to launch a pilot AI-driven tax system in Islamabad.

ICAP has called for reforms in utility-based tax collection and proposed a 10-year tax incentives to attract foreign investment.