Lodhran returns combine sugar and cotton-related business, mango contracts, commission and farm income. This page explains each.
Employees of the Sugar Mills
Lodhran's mills employ engineers, chemists, cane officers and clerks year-round, plus seasonal staff during crushing. Their salary certificates show withholding and any housing or transport benefits. Seasonal workers who earn below the threshold owe no tax, but those who want filer status can still file.
Cane Growers Paid Late
Mills sometimes pay growers months after the cane is delivered. The cane income remains agricultural whenever it is received, but the amount owed by the mill on 30 June is shown as a receivable in the wealth statement.
Mango Contractors in Kahror Pacca and Dunyapur
Contractors pay orchard owners in spring for the season's fruit and sell from June to August. The return shows sales to commission agents and exporters against the contract price, picking, crates, cold storage and freight. Storms at flowering can cause a loss, which is shown and generally carried forward.
Orchard Owners
Money received from a contractor for an orchard's crop is agricultural income.
Arhtis
Commission less costs, with advances to farmers as receivables.
Shops in Lodhran City
Shopkeepers show sales, purchases from Multan and Bahawalpur wholesalers and stock, claiming advance tax on electricity bills.
Wealth Statement
Land, orchards, vehicles, receivables from mills and balances.
Late Filing
Returns filed after the deadline are accepted; the surcharge applies to rejoin the Active Taxpayers List.
Late filers should also check notices on IRIS.
Also see tax consultant in Lodhran and NTN registration in Lodhran.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a mango contractor show a loss?
Yes, and it can generally be carried forward.
Do I claim the mill's withholding?
Yes, as credit.
Is crop income declared?
Yes, as agricultural income.