The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Secretariat has reported a dramatic 67% increase in taxpayer complaints filed against the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) this year, reflecting rising dissatisfaction and a renewed commitment to transparency within Pakistan’s tax administration.
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FTO Directs FBR to Define SOPs for Reactivating Blocked SIMs
Islamabad, November 3, 2024 – The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has formally directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to establish a standardized operating procedure (SOP) for taxpayers affected by blocked mobile phone SIMs, ensuring clear guidelines for their reactivation.
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FTO Exposes Cybersecurity Breach in FBR Leading to Rs 14.66 Billion Tax Fraud
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 losses for the national exchequer. This fraud case marks one of the most significant cyberattacks targeting Pakistan’s tax infrastructure.
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FTO Eases Taxpayer Burden with Free Tax Return Filing Service
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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FTO Imposes Deadline on FBR for Property Valuation Revisions
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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FTO Establishes Facilitation Desk for Tax Return Filing
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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FTO Assures Industrialists of Swift Justice in Tax Matters
Karachi, August 9, 2024 – The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO), Dr. Asif Mahmood Jah, has pledged prompt action on taxpayer complaints, vowing to deliver justice within 4-6 weeks. Addressing the SITE Association of Industry during his recent visit,
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FTO Announces Setting Up Help Desk at KATI
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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FTO Directs FBR to Conduct Comprehensive WHT Audit of Banks
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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Overseas Pakistanis Can Import Vehicles After 2 Years: FTO
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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