The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced an online facility allowing steel melters, re-rollers and composite units to declare their actual electricity consumption for sales tax calculations when electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) fail to report consumption data or submit their returns on time.
The facility aims to help steel-sector businesses calculate their sales tax liability accurately and file returns without delays caused by missing or incomplete electricity data.
What Is Annex-K?
Annex-K is part of the sales tax return for relevant steel-sector businesses. It records electricity consumption and related production information used in calculating sales tax under applicable tax laws.
How Does the FBR Facility Work?
- Online application: Eligible steel businesses apply through the FBR’s IRIS system to the relevant Chief Commissioner Inland Revenue.
- Document verification: Applicants provide the required information and supporting electricity bills.
- Approval of electricity units: The Chief Commissioner verifies the records and approves the declared consumption figures.
- Automatic Annex-K update: Approved electricity units are transferred to Annex-K, helping taxpayers calculate sales tax and file their returns.
What Should Steel Businesses Do?
Steel manufacturers should reconcile electricity bills with production and sales records, review their Annex-K information and submit applications within the applicable time limits when DISCO data is missing or delayed.
Maintaining accurate records and taking timely action can help businesses reduce filing errors and improve tax compliance.
How Xact Legal Can Help
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