Thatta returns cover wind farm work and leases, fishing, delta farming and salaries. This page explains each.
Contractors in the Wind Corridor
A contractor serving wind projects lists each invoice, the income tax withheld by the developer and the costs of crews, vehicles, fuel and equipment hire. Sindh sales tax on services charged to the developer is collected for the province. Equipment owned is depreciated.
Landowners Receiving Lease Rent
Lease rent from wind projects is declared as income, with withholding claimed. Compensation for land acquired, if any, is documented separately.
Boat Owners at Keti Bandar
A boat owner shows the value of catches sold against diesel, ice, nets, engine repairs and the crew's share. Boats and engines are depreciated. Losses from storms are written off with evidence.
Fish Traders
Purchases at the harbour, ice, packing and freight to Karachi against sales to processors.
Delta Farmers
Rice, bananas and other crops from family land are agricultural income.
Employees
Teachers and officials copy salary and withholding from certificates.
Wealth Statement
Land, boats, vehicles and balances, with the year's change explained.
Dhabeji Factory Workers
Workers in factories near Dhabeji copy their salary certificates; those who changed jobs combine both.
Makli Visitors' Trade
Shops and guides near Makli show sales and fees against purchases and stall costs.
Pensioners
Retired teachers and officials living in Thatta and Sujawal declare their pension as exempt and list the land they own in the delta, which keeps the wealth statement complete.
Their bank profit is declared too.
Coastal storm damage is recorded with photographs.
Also see tax consultant in Thatta and NTN registration in Thatta.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SRB tax collected income?
No.
Are boats depreciated?
Yes.
Can storm losses be claimed?
Business losses can, with evidence.