Mutual fund unit holders can expect to receive two to four per cent hike
in dividend payouts by fund managers following tax exemptions announced
in the financial ordinance.
From the beginning of current fiscal year, mutual funds have been declared not-to-be-taxed entity by the government. Mutual funds will not have to pay any corporate taxes or pay capital gain tax for the shares that has been traded. Likewise, they have been exempted from paying any taxes on dividends received on shares and debentures and also mutual funds will not have to pay tax on interest received on deposits at financial institutions.
From the beginning of current fiscal year, mutual funds have been declared not-to-be-taxed entity by the government. Mutual funds will not have to pay any corporate taxes or pay capital gain tax for the shares that has been traded. Likewise, they have been exempted from paying any taxes on dividends received on shares and debentures and also mutual funds will not have to pay tax on interest received on deposits at financial institutions.