Returns from Bahawalnagar district combine exempt farm income with taxable milling, ginning, trading or salary income. This page covers how to file each correctly.
Farm and Mill Together
A family that grows paddy and also runs a rice mill declares crop income as exempt and mill profit as taxable. The mill should buy the family's paddy at market price with records, just as from any other farmer.
Credits
Tax deducted by buyers, on electricity bills and on vehicle registration are credits.
A Worked Example
A rice mill processes paddy worth Rs 40 million and sells rice for Rs 46 million. After wages, electricity, depreciation and other costs of Rs 3.5 million, profit is Rs 2.5 million. Minimum tax on turnover may also need to be compared.
Getting Started
Tax year 2026 returns were due by 15 October 2026 after the extension; late returns are still accepted. Send documents on WhatsApp.
Arhtis in Chishtian
An arhti's return shows commission as income, with shop expenses deducted. Advances to farmers are assets. Tax deducted by buyers such as flour mills is credited.
Families with Land and Jobs
Families combining farm income with salaries from government jobs declare both, the first as exempt and the second as taxable.
Dairy Farmers
Commercial dairies selling milk to processors declare business income after feed, labour and veterinary costs.
Also see tax consultant in Bhawalnagar and NTN registration in Bhawalnagar.
Frequently Asked Questions
How should a family mill buy the family's own crop?
At market price with records, as from any other supplier.
Can minimum tax apply to rice mills?
Turnover-based minimum tax can apply in some cases; we compare it with normal tax.
Is electricity bill tax adjustable for mills?
Yes, the advance income tax on industrial bills is adjustable.