How Much Tax On A PTCL Bill
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PTCL (Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited) is the largest landline and broadband service provider in Pakistan. Millions of customers use PTCL services such as landline, broadband internet, EVO, CharJi, and Smart TV. Just like other utility services, PTCL bills include government taxes that every customer has to pay. Many people often ask how much tax is charged on a PTCL bill. Let’s understand it in detail.
Types of Taxes on PTCL Bills
- General Sales Tax (GST) or Federal Excise Duty (FED):
This is one of the main taxes on PTCL bills. The rate is usually 19.5% of the service charges. For example, if your service charges are Rs. 1,000, then Rs. 195 will be added as GST or FED. - Advance Income Tax (AIT):
Another tax that is applied to PTCL bills is Advance Income Tax, which is currently 15%. This tax is also calculated on the usage amount. Using the same example, if your bill is Rs. 1,000, then Rs. 150 will be charged as AIT. - Other Charges (if any):
Sometimes PTCL also applies a late payment surcharge if you do not pay the bill before the due date. This is not a tax but an extra charge by the company.
Example of Tax Calculation
Suppose your PTCL bill for services is Rs. 1,000. The calculation will be:
- Service Charges = Rs. 1,000
- GST/FED @ 19.5% = Rs. 195
- Advance Income Tax @ 15% = Rs. 150
- Total Bill = Rs. 1,345
This means that for every Rs. 1,000 of services, almost Rs. 345 is added as tax.
Why These Taxes are Important
These taxes are collected by PTCL on behalf of the government. GST/FED goes to the government as part of general revenue, while AIT is adjustable against your annual income tax return. If you file income tax, the AIT you pay through PTCL bills can be adjusted.
Final Words
So, the total tax on a PTCL bill is around 34.5% of the original service charges. This includes 19.5% GST/FED and 15% Advance Income Tax. It is important to check your bill carefully to see the exact tax amount every month. If you are a filer of income tax, you can claim back the Advance Income Tax when you submit your return.
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