5 to 35% Advance income Tax on Electricity Bills of Non-filers

The Presidential Ordinance will impose an advance income tax of 5 to 35% on electricity bills.

According to the details, additional tax will be applicable on electricity bills of non-filers belonging to professional fields.

Under the ordinance:

• 5% advance tax will be levied on electricity bills up to Rs 10,000 per month
• 10% tax on monthly bills up to Rs 10,000 to Rs 20,000
• 15% tax will be levied on bills of Rs 20,000 to 30,000 per month
• 20% tax will be levied on bills of Rs 30,000 to 40,000
• 25% advance tax will be levied on bills of Rs 40,000 to 50,000
• 30% tax will be levied on bills of Rs 50,000 to Rs 75,000 per month
• 35% tax will be levied on electricity bills of more than Rs 75,000 per month

Advance income tax will be levied on electricity bills under the presidential ordinance.