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Sindh Revenue Board refute reports of 15% service sales tax on card payments for restaurant bills

The Sindh Revenue Board also stated that 58 establishments in Karachi are authorised to apply the 8% tax rate.

Sindh Revenue Board on Tuesday refuted reports claiming that a 15% service sales tax is being collected on debit and credit card payments for restaurant bills.

A spokesperson from the Sindh Revenue Board confirmed that the service sales tax for payments made via debit and credit cards at hotels and restaurants remains at 8%.

Under the Sindh Finance Act, a 15% service sales tax is levied on cash payments for restaurant bills.

However, if the payment is made through a debit or credit card, the service tax is reduced to 8%.

The Sindh Revenue Board also stated that 58 establishments in Karachi are authorised to apply the 8% tax rate.

This adjustment aims to encourage digital transactions and ensure compliance within the hospitality sector.

Earlier reports were doing rounds, suggesting the Sindh government had reinstated a 15% service tax on card payments at restaurants and hotels, reversing an earlier reduction to 8%.

Saman Siddiqui

I am a freelance journalist with a Master’s Degree in Mass Communication and an MS in Peace and Conflict Studies. Since 2006, I have been involved in various capacities within the electronic media industry. At OyeYeah, I cover diverse genres ranging from journalism and fiction to fashion, including reviews and fact-finding reports.

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