Islamabad, October 13, 2023 – The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has issued a directive to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) aimed at rectifying valuation deficiencies and inconsistencies in the assessment of immovable properties, particularly in affluent areas.
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FTO Orders Fact-Finding Committee in Case of Non-Clearance of Bentley Car
Karachi, September 25, 2023 – The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has issued directives to establish a fact-finding committee in response to a complaint regarding the non-clearance of a Bentley Continental Car.
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FBR Updates SOP for Processing FTO Cases
Karachi, September 25, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced updates to the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) governing the processing of cases involving the Tax Ombudsman.
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FTO Office Assures Timely and Free Justice to Businessmen
Karachi, September 6, 2023 – In a reassuring move, the Federal Tax Ombudsman’s (FTO) office has pledged to deliver timely and cost-free justice to businessmen facing taxation-related issues.
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Flaws Detected in Assessment and Valuation of Mobile Phones
Karachi, August 30, 2023 – The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has issued a directive to customs authorities, urging them to rectify significant flaws in the assessment and valuation process of mobile phones.
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FTO uncovers fake companies registered with FBR operating since 2008
The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has recently exposed significant inefficiencies within the tax authorities, revealing the existence of fake companies that have been registered and operating since 2008.
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FTO directs revamping tax deregistration of deceased individuals
The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has taken notice of repeated notices being issued to deceased individuals with zero assets and has instructed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to revamp the deregistration system to prevent this from happening.
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FTO orders release of illegally detained iPhone-14 and laptops by customs officials
The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed disciplinary proceedings against officials of Pakistasn Customs responsible for the illegal detention of iPhones and laptops.
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FTO directs Lahore Customs to return $10,000 in currency seizure case
Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed Lahore Customs to return $10,000 to a complainant in currency seizure case.
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FTO expresses concerns over FBR’s unethical behavior
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has raised serious concerns over the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) handling of taxpayer complaints, citing a lack of empathy and cooperation in addressing the hardships faced by taxpayers.
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