Islamabad, November 7, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is taking a proactive step in acknowledging taxpayers for their compliance with income tax return filing for the tax year 2023, boosting trust and confidence in the tax system.
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Pakistan Customs to Sell Confiscated Goods at 50% Discount to Utility Stores
Karachi, November 6, 2023 – Pakistan Customs has received authorization to offer confiscated and seized goods at a substantial 50 percent discount to the Utility Stores Corporation (USC).
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Number of Active Taxpayers in Pakistan Crosses First-Time 5-Million Mark
Karachi, November 6, 2023 – Pakistan has achieved a historic milestone as the number of active taxpayers in the country surpassed the 5-million mark for the first time.
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FTO Directs FBR to Operationalize Directorate of Immovable Property Valuation
Islamabad, November 6, 2023 – The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has issued a directive to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to operationalize the ‘Directorate General of Immovable Property,’ established under section 230F through the Finance Act of 2018.
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Commissioner Inland Revenue Granted Powers Equivalent to Civil Court for Tax Recovery
Karachi, November 4, 2023 – The Commissioner of Inland Revenue has been granted powers equivalent to a civil court to facilitate the recovery of taxes, including the seizure of properties and, when necessary, the arrest of taxpayers.
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FBR Issues New Customs Values of Tyres and Tubes after Massive Revenue Fall
Karachi, November 4, 2023 – Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued new customs values of tyres and tubes for determination of duty and taxes after massive fall of revenue under this head.
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FBR Establishes Scrutiny Facilitation Team for Upcoming General Election
Islamabad, November 2, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the formation of a scrutiny facilitation team, poised to support the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) during the upcoming general elections.
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Procedure Revealed for Late Tax Return Filers to Appear in Active Taxpayers List
Karachi, November 2, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a procedure for taxpayers who have filed their income tax returns after the deadline to be included in the Active Taxpayers List (ATL).
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FBR Grants Extension for Post-Deadline Tax Return Filing for Tax Year 2023
Karachi, November 2, 2023 – In a move aimed at alleviating the concerns of taxpayers, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to allow post-deadline return filing for the tax year 2023.
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Taxpayers Urge Finance Minister to Extend Return Filing Date up to November 30
Disappointed Taxpayers Seek Relief from Unmet Deadlines and Technical Challenges
Islamabad, November 2, 2023 – Frustrated taxpayers in Pakistan are calling upon the finance minister to extend the deadline for filing income tax returns up to November 30, 2023, citing disappointments stemming from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)’s handling of the matter.
Despite the initial deadline for filing income tax returns for the tax year 2023 being set for September 30, 2023, it was later extended to October 31. However, many taxpayers and tax practitioners are claiming that this extension was rendered nearly useless due to technical issues associated with the IRIS 2.0 online tax filing portal.
Javed Iqbal Qazi, an Advocate Supreme Court, has taken action on behalf of these taxpayers by writing a letter to the finance minister. In his letter, he highlighted several issues that have hindered the filing process. According to the advocate, as of October 31, 2023, only 2.9 million income tax returns for the Tax Year 2023 have been filed, significantly below the FBR’s estimate of 4.7 million.
Qazi pointed out that various challenges, including adverse climatic conditions, have had a debilitating effect on advocates, tax practitioners, and their staff. They are grappling with ailments such as dengue, seasonal fevers, and other diseases, making it difficult to prepare and submit returns for their clients.
Furthermore, the financial hardship faced by many taxpayers has prevented them from depositing their tax liabilities in the government treasury. While the necessary data for tax return preparation is available with advocates, chartered accountants, and tax practitioners, the unavailability of their staff has prevented them from preparing returns and issuing challans for their clients to deposit funds in the government treasury.
It’s worth noting that the federal government extended the deadline for the Tax Year 2022 until December 15, 2022, providing a precedent for such extensions. Additionally, local tax bars have already submitted requests to the FBR, urging them to extend the deadline for filing income tax returns up to November 30, 2023.
Taxpayers are now anxiously awaiting a response from the finance minister and the FBR, hoping for an extension that will provide them with the necessary time and resources to fulfill their tax obligations for the Tax Year 2023.