Tax

The technological revolution has transformed how we think and organize activities globally. The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector[1] has influenced almost all disciplines worldwide, making […]

The superior courts have recently shored up the jurisprudence with respect to the practice of initiating coercive recovery against taxpayers. They have solidified their position on […]

Land revenue is a pillar of resource generation for the country at both provincial and federal levels. According to a World Bank report, the total share […]

The digital economy is seeing an unprecedented growth across the globe and changing and disrupting traditional business models into new ones. Online transactions, E-commerce, online advertisements […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has been catastrophic for the global economy. Being a major impediment to everyday life and causing grave health issues to a substantial number […]

Levy of Water Tax/Charge On Mineral Water and Beverage Companies Through Supreme Court’s Judgment The Supreme Court of Pakistan recently passed an interesting judgment in a […]

Involvement Of Government In Business The involvement of government in businesses has always been a perplexing question for me. After a lot of contemplation, I have […]

Price Of A Life: Compensation To The Civilian Victims Of Terrorism An overlooked or rather ignored aspect which needs attention is the amount of compensation awarded […]

Taxing Weddings The National Assembly of Pakistan, vide The Finance Act 2013, added S. 236D to the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 whereby which, 5% advance tax is […]

Levy Of PTV Fee And Promotion Of Porn Stars: A Public Interest Issue On 15 April 2016 the Honourable Lahore High Court issued notices to PEMRA, […]

Increase In Stamp Duty Land Tax For Residential Property In England In support of home ownership for first time buyers, it was announced in the Chancellor’s […]

Government Fails to Pass Anti-money Laundering Bill (AML) The government has failed yet again to get the amended Anti-money Laundering (AML) Bill approved from the Senate […]

Facebook Being Shot At For Avoiding Tax By utilizing an interesting structure to book profits abroad, Facebook paid under £5,000 in UK corporation tax last year. […]

Brazil’s Government Considers Legalizing Gambling The Brazilian government is in talks with lawmakers to increase revenues by legalizing gambling, after they indicated that the government will […]

Legitimizing Dirty Money Promulgation of Finance (Amendment) Ordinance) 2012, by the President on 24 April 2012, just one day before the scheduled session of National Assembly, […]

Government of Punjab has imposed 19.5% tax on internet usage of 3G, 4G, broadband and related internet services with speed over 2 Mbps and if the […]