Muhammad NaeemQuick answer: Zong deducts 15% advance income tax on every recharge. Load Rs. 100 and Rs. 85 lands in your account. The table below works it out for the most common denominations.
This is an illustration based on Zong’s official terms and conditions, which state 15% advance income tax on every recharge and 19.5% sales tax on usage. Actual deductions can differ by a rupee or two because of rounding.
Zong Tax Calculator Table
| Load Amount | Tax (15%) | Balance You Get |
| Rs. 100 | Rs. 15 | Rs. 85 |
| Rs. 200 | Rs. 30 | Rs. 170 |
| Rs. 300 | Rs. 45 | Rs. 255 |
| Rs. 500 | Rs. 75 | Rs. 425 |
| Rs. 1000 | Rs. 150 | Rs. 850 |
What About the Sales Tax on Usage?
Zong also applies 19.5% sales tax on usage, but you rarely see it as a separate deduction because it is already built into advertised bundle prices. It matters mainly for pay-as-you-go calls and SMS without any bundle.
FAQs
Why did I get less than Rs. 85 on a Rs. 100 load?
Small rounding differences and retailer service charges can shave off a rupee or two. The official deduction is exactly 15%.
Does the tax apply on balance received from another SIM?
No. The 15% advance tax is charged only on fresh recharges, not on balance shared to you by another Zong number.
Was the tax always 15%?
No. Rates have changed over the years through court orders and budget revisions. 15% is the current rate stated in Zong’s official terms.
- For help with deductions, call the Zong helpline on 310
- Check your balance after recharge by dialing *222#
Also read Tax On Mobile Recharge for all networks and Zong Recharge Validity.
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