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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FTO Directs FBR to Streamline WHT Collection from Banks
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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FTO Recommends Simplification of Income Tax Returns
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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FTO Comforts Importers with Audit Notice Withdrawal Order
In a significant move to alleviate concerns within the importing community, the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to withdraw legally questionable audit notices issued to importers.
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FTO Finds Maladministration by Commissioner IR RTO-II Karachi
Karachi, May 17, 2024 – The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has uncovered significant maladministration by the Commissioner of Inland Revenue (IR) of Regional Tax Office (RTO)-II Karachi.
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FTO Directs FBR for Swift Action Against Fraudulent GDs
Karachi, May 4, 2024 – The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has mandated an immediate investigation by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) into the rampant misuse of Goods Declarations (GD) concerning export consignments processed through Pakistan’s integrated customs platforms, the Pakistan Single Window (PSW) and Web Based One Customs (WeBOC).
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FTO Orders FBR to Withdraw Petitions After Presidential Directives
In a notable move, the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has issued directives to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to withdraw all writ petitions filed in high courts that contradict the orders previously issued by the President of Pakistan.
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FTO and FBR Address Taxpayer Concerns
Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO), Dr. Asif Mahmood Jah, convened a significant meeting with Member Inland Revenue (Operations) of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Mir Badshah Khan Wazir, and his team to deliberate on issues concerning taxpayers.
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FTO Asks FBR to Clarify Provident Fund Registration
Karachi, March 12, 2024 – The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to issue a clarification on the registration process for provident funds by employers.
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FTO Directs FBR to Conduct Thorough Audit of Taxpayer Data
Islamabad, February 16, 2024 – The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to audit all fake transactions and taxpayers data.
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