Political economy of tax reforms
The debates and discourse concerning political economy of tax reforms in Pakistan lack objective analyses and rational approach as evident from the latest book, published by Oxford University Press, The…
Essential tax reforms: Budget proposals 2015-16-VIII
16. Income tax in respect of the Net Annual Income of a firm, or an association of persons, or a body of individuals, whether incorporated or not, where the individual…
Budget proposals 2015-16 – VIII Essential tax reforms
"If we want lower taxes for growth, then spending must be curtailed so that governments won't need so much money. The next time you hear a politician promise another tax…
Essential tax reforms: Budget proposals 2015-16 – VIII
CHAPTER 5 ENFORCEMENT: 77. Where the Commissioner, in consequence of information in his possession, has reason to believe that - (1) any person has failed to comply with any requirements…
Tax reform agenda
The Chairman of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has recently stated that in Pakistan millions are outside tax net-this is incorrect statement as millions of mobile users alone pay advance…
The 2014 Tax Reforms Commission
Taxes are levied by public representatives to find resources for public good. For recovery of taxes, detailed systems of laws, rules and regulations are laid. Statutes are framed by representatives…
Tax reform suggestions
Pakistan’s tax woes are not new – it has been struggling with low tax collection for several decades. The tax issue has several dimensions which are, by now, widely recognized:…
Chile tax reform likely to remain intact despite opposition
Chile's Congress will likely tweak President Michelle Bachelet's ambitious new tax reform after it moves to the Senate in the coming weeks, but the heart of the bill will remain…
Budget 2014-15: Essential tax reforms – II
CHAPTER 3 ASSESSMENT OF INCOME Part 1 - Scope of Assessment of Income 31. The income of any year shall include - (1) in the case of a resident person,…
Budget 2014-15: Essential tax reforms – I
"If we want lower taxes for growth, then spending must be curtailed so that governments won't need so much money. The next time you hear a politician promise another tax…
