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  • Procedure for making correction in cash payment receipt issued

    Procedure for making correction in cash payment receipt issued

    ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has notified procedure for making correction in computerized payment receipt (CPR).

    The FBR issued a circular on Friday stating that the electronic procedure for correction of CPR had been updated in IRIS software and following e-procedure would be followed for the correction of CPR of income tax, sales tax and federal excise duty.

    The FBR said that the scope of changes would be restricted to the following ares:

    a. Change of name, address, National Tax Number (NTN)/Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC).

    b. Change in tax year/tax period

    c. change in payment code/payment section.

    The FBR said that online application for the changes should be submitted through Iris software. An applicant is required to provide documents, included: copy of CPR; in case of mistake made by withholding agent, letter from withholding agent and affidavit from the taxpayer on stamp paper that amendment may be made in CPR; for correction of NTN/CNIC in CPR, affidavit from the person on whose name the payment has been deposited mistakenly.

    The FBR said that the chief commissioner shall designate an officer in his office for such purpose. In case, where scope of correction falls in different territorial jurisdiction, the chief commissioner to who such application has been made shall forward such application electronically to the chief commissioner where such CPR was recorded incorrectly.

    Change in CPR will only take place in the system of FBR for all accounting purpose and the taxpayer will be entitled to take such credit accordingly.

  • SBP governor emphasizes on rapid digitization of payments; cash payments major hurdle in documentation of economy

    SBP governor emphasizes on rapid digitization of payments; cash payments major hurdle in documentation of economy

    KARACHI: Dr. Reza Baqir, Governor, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has said that cash payments are major hindrance in documentation of economy and stressed the need for rapid digitization of payment system.

    The SBP governor was addressing on Saturday at a workshop titled ‘Digital Payments Reforms’ organized by the central bank in collaboration with the World Bank at its headquarters in Karachi.

    Dr. Reza Baqir, highlighted the issues that have been longstanding and needed attention of all the stakeholders.

    The governor emphasized the need for rapid digitization of payments in order to realize the full benefits for the economy as cash is still the preferred mode of payments for our routine and day to day activities.

    He noted that the heavy reliance on cash and the limited use of digital channels reduces economic efficiency, hinders financial and economic development and impedes the goal of documenting the economy.

    To address these issues, he emphasized the importance of building a modern and robust payment system in the country that enables the provision of cost effective and easily available digital financial services to the general public. This, he stated is a key strategic objective of SBP.

    Governor Baqir shared SBP’s plans for leading an aggressive adoption and implementation of the National Payment Systems Strategy in the country.

    He emphasized that interoperability is key to achieving faster digitization goals. Governor also informed the participants that a new faster payment gateway will be launched next year to facilitate instant transfer of funds.

    He identified government payments and receipts and merchant payments to be the key elements in accelerating digitization of payments in the country.

    He also noted the need for reducing the high cost, especially the interchange fee in the payments industry and emphasized to all stakeholders to work collaboratively for increasing digital access points in the country.

    The objective of the workshop was to share the draft National Payment Systems Strategy and solicit the input of key stakeholders involved in its implementation.

    The workshop was attended by senior officials from PTA, NADRA, SECP, FBR, the PM office’s Strategic Reforms and Implementation Unit, Banks, Telcos, Electronic Money Institution (EMIs), PSO/PSPs and Fintechs.

    Governor SBP, Dr. Reza Baqir led the workshop, while Chairman PTA, Major General (Retired) Amir Azeem Bajwa, and Country Director World Bank, Illango Patchamuthu were also present at the occasion.

    Stakeholders who attended the meeting shared valuable suggestions for increasing the pace of digitization of payment system. The discussion led to the identification of a number of next steps for the group.

    At the conclusion of the meeting, Governor Baqir thanked the participants for their concrete and specific suggestions which would help improve the development and implementation of the National Payment Systems Strategy.