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Tax Analyzer
See where every rupee of your electricity bill goes.
Bill Breakdown
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Total Bill
Energy Charge₨0
FPA₨0
GST (17%)₨0
Electricity Duty₨0
FC Surcharge + TV Fee + IT₨0
Line-by-Line Breakdown
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You Save as a Tax Filer!
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Non-Filer Extra Tax
🔬 Understanding Electricity Taxes in Pakistan
Government Taxes
- GST (17%): Applied on energy charge + FPA combined
- Income Tax (7.5%): Only for non-filers; filers are exempt
- Electricity Duty: Provincial tax, varies by region (1.5-5%)
Surcharges & Fees
- FC Surcharge: Financing cost recovery for power plants
- TV Fee (₨35): PTV license fee, flat monthly charge
- FPA: Fuel Price Adjustment, varies monthly
- Neelum Jhelum: Surcharge for dam construction
💡 How to Minimize Your Tax Burden
📋 File Your Taxes
Active tax filers save 7.5% Income Tax surcharge. On a ₨15,000 bill, that's ₨1,125/month or ₨13,500/year. File on FBR's IRIS portal.
📉 Stay in Lower Slabs
Lower slabs often have reduced or zero GST on initial units. High slab consumers pay full tax on every unit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What taxes are on my electricity bill? ▼
Pakistani electricity bills include: GST (17%), Electricity Duty (varies by province), FC Surcharge, TV Fee (₨35/month), FPA, Neelum Jhelum Surcharge, and Financing Cost. Active tax filers may be exempt from some surcharges.
Do active tax filers pay less? ▼
Yes. Non-filers pay an additional Income Tax surcharge (7.5%) that active filers are exempt from. For a ₨15,000 bill, filing taxes saves ₨1,000+ per month.
What is the TV Fee? ▼
PTV (Pakistan Television) charges ₨35/month on every residential electricity bill. This funds public broadcasting and has been collected this way since the 1970s.
Can I dispute the taxes on my bill? ▼
The tax rates are set by the federal and provincial governments. However, if you believe you've been charged as a non-filer incorrectly, contact your DISCO with your tax filing proof.