K-Electric shares easy 4-step process to update CNIC for advance income tax exemption

Add ARY News on GoogleFollow on Google DiscoverImage Credit: K-electric fb pageAAResizeKARACHI: K-Electric, the sole electricity supplier for Karachi, has advised its consumers to update their Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) and mobile numbers with the company to qualify for an exemption from advance income tax.

In accordance with the Government of Pakistan’s Finance Act 2021, a 7.5% Advance Income Tax applies to monthly electricity bills exceeding Rs. 25,000 for residential consumers who are not listed on the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) Active Taxpayers List (ATL).

In a social media post, K-Electric outlined a simple, step-by-step procedure enabling customers to update their records and secure tax relief.

Step-by-Step Guide to Update CNIC Details

Go to the official K-Electric portal at ke.com.pk.

On the homepage, navigate through the options and click on “Update Customer Details.”

Fill in your valid 13-digit CNIC number and primary mobile contact number in the designated fields.

Click the “Submit” button to finalize and complete the update process.

KARACHI: K-Electric, the sole electricity supplier for Karachi, has advised its consumers to update their Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) and mobile numbers with the company to qualify for an exemption from advance income tax. In accordance with the Government of Pakistan’s Finance Act 2021, a 7.5% Advance Income Tax applies to monthly electricity bills […]