03/08/2023
Over Rs 50,000 cash withdrawals by non-filers, in a single day, through credit cards/ATMs would also be subjected to 0.6 percent withholding tax.
Through the Income Tax Circular 2 of 2023, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has explained important amendments made in the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 (the Ordinance) through Finance Act 2023.
The Finance Act 2023 has reintroduced tax collection on cash withdrawals from Non-ATL persons by banks. A new section 231AB has been introduced, requiring every banking company to deduct advance adjustable tax @ 0.6 percent from a person whose name is not appearing in Active Taxpayer List, at the time of making payment for sum total of cash withdrawal (aggregate cash withdrawal) in a single day exceeding Rs.50,000. Cash withdrawals made on credit cards or from ATMs shall also be covered by this provision, the FBR clarified.