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Refund Under Section 170 of Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
1. Eligibility
- A who has paid excess tax under the Ordinance can apply for a refund.
- Refund is also allowed if an or loan treated as a under section 2(19)(e) is repaid.
2. Application Requirements
- Submit the application to the of Income Tax:
- In the prescribed form.
- Verified as per prescribed rules.
- Within 3 years from the later of:
1. The date of the order for the relevant tax year.
2. The date the tax was paid.
3. Commissioner's Actions
- If satisfied that tax is overpaid, the will:
1. Use the excess to reduce other tax liabilities under the Ordinance.
2. Use any balance to settle outstanding dues of other taxes.
3. Refund the amount (if any) to the taxpayer.
4. Timeline
- A decision must be made within 60 of receiving the application.
- The must issue a written after giving the taxpayer an opportunity to be heard.
5. Appeals
- The taxpayer can if:
1. The refund application is .
2. No decision is issued within 60 .
6. Automated Refunds
- The Federal Board of Revenue may implement rules for centralized, automated refund processing, with the effective date to be notified.

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Saving of on Electricity
Section 235. Electricity :
Advance tax shall be on the bill at the specified in Division IV of Part IV of the First , for the following types of :
- Commercial Consumers
- Industrial Consumers
- Domestic Consumers
Exception:
🔹 Domestic Consumers:
If the name of the consumer appears on the Active Taxpayers' List (ATL), then advance tax shall not and no tax shall be .
If the electricity bill is in the 's name, but the owner is not with the Federal Board of Revenue, and the tenant's name on the Active Taxpayers' List (ATL), the advance tax will still apply.
This is because the advance tax is tied to the on the bill, not the taxpayer of the person using the electricity (in this case, the ).
Solution:
The should register with the Federal Board of Revenue and appear on ATL to avoid tax.
Alternatively, the bill could be to the tenant's name if the tenant is on ATL and paying for electricity.

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SM Associates provide the following services in Pakistan.
1. NTN Registration
2. Active Tax Filer.
3. Income Tax Return
4. Sales Tax Return
5. Chamber Registration.
6. Weboc
7. Logo Registration
8. Company Registration in FBR & SECP
Feel free to contact for free discussion regarding FBR-SECP-LCCI-PRA
📞☎ 03226739337

SM Associates provide the following services in Pakistan.
1. NTN Registration
2. Active Tax Filer.
3. Income Tax Return
4. Sales Tax Return
5. Chamber Registration.
6. Weboc
7. Logo Registration
8. Company Registration in FBR & SECP
Feel free to contact for free discussion regarding FBR-SECP-LCCI-PRA
📞☎ 03226739337

SM Associates provide the following services in Pakistan.
1. NTN Registration
2. Active Tax Filer.
3. Income Tax Return
4. Sales Tax Return
5. Chamber Registration.
6. Weboc
7. Logo Registration
8. Company Registration in FBR & SECP
Feel free to contact for free discussion regarding FBR-SECP-LCCI-PRA
📞☎ 03226739337

SM Associates provide the following services in Pakistan.
1. NTN Registration
2. Active Tax Filer.
3. Income Tax Return
4. Sales Tax Return
5. Chamber Registration.
6. Weboc
7. Logo Registration
8. Company Registration in FBR & SECP

Feel free to contact for free discussion regarding FBR-SECP-LCCI-PRA
📞☎ 03226739337

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