Pakistan Revenue
Karachi, October 7, 2024 – In a shocking revelation, the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has identified a monumental tax fraud worth Rs 14.66 billion attributed to a cybercrime breach within the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). The crime, which infiltrated FBR’s system, resulted in unauthorized access and the misuse of taxpayer data, leading to colossal […]
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Islamabad: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has launched a major initiative to facilitate taxpayers in filing their annual income tax returns, offering free-of-cost services to the public. The newly established Facilitation Desk at the FTO headquarters has already seen a significant number of taxpayers, including individuals and salaried employees, taking advantage of the service.
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ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has set a strict deadline of October 11, 2024, for the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to complete the long-delayed revision of property valuations across Pakistan.
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Islamabad, October 1, 2024 – In a significant move to alleviate challenges faced by taxpayers, the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr. Asif Mahmood Jah on Tuesday launched a dedicated taxpayer facilitation desk at the FTO headquarters in collaboration with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
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Karachi, August 7, 2024 – Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr. Asif Mahmood Jah has announced the establishment of a help desk at the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) to address the tax issues faced by industrialists.
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ISLAMABAD, July 16, 2024 – The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to conduct a detailed withholding tax (WHT) audit of commercial banks to address potential revenue leakage.
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Lahore, July 15, 2024 – In a significant move, the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has clarified the regulations for overseas Pakistanis regarding vehicle importation. The ruling specifies that expatriates can import vehicles under the baggage scheme, transfer of residence scheme, and gift scheme, provided they adhere to a newly enforced two-year interval.
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Karachi, July 14, 2024 – The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has uncovered a significant problem with the withholding tax system for leased vehicles in Pakistan. This issue can lead to double taxation and denial of rightful tax credit for individuals and businesses leasing cars.
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PkRevenue.com – The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has issued a directive to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to overhaul and streamline the withholding tax collection system from commercial banks. This order comes after numerous studies and internal investigations highlighted significant inefficiencies in the current regime.
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PkRevenue.com – The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has proposed that tax authorities streamline income tax returns to make it easier for taxpayers to fulfill their civic duties.
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