ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has made the energy sector itself a tax collection agent, and it has been revealed that consumers are being charged a tax of Rs 10 per unit in electricity bills.
The documents reveal that electricity bills include a total of 6 different types of taxes, including 18 per cent general sales tax, income tax, and advance tax. More than Rs 900 billion is being collected annually through these taxes.
These taxes are the reason for the rising prices of electricity and petroleum products.
These taxes are leading to an increase in the cost of electricity for general consumers and industries. 18 per cent general sales tax, income tax, and advance tax are being collected from consumers on electricity bills.
