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FTO Investigates Bribery by FBR Officials Targeting Fish Exporters

January 15, 2024January 15, 2024Shahnawaz Akhter

Islamabad, January 15, 2024 – The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has launched an investigation into allegations of bribery by officials of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) targeting fish exporters.

FTO Directs Tax Audit of Nil Filer Medical College

January 13, 2024January 13, 2024Shahnawaz Akhter

Karachi, January 13, 2024 – The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has taken a significant step towards ensuring tax compliance within the private education sector by directing the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to conduct a thorough tax audit of Watim Medical College.

FTO Extends Tax Relief of Rs 17.74 Billion in 2023

January 10, 2024January 10, 2024Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Islamabad, January 10, 2024 – The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has delivered substantial tax relief amounting to Rs 17.74 billion in 2023, surpassing the previous year’s figure of Rs 7 billion.

FTO Directs Swift Action Against Cyber Fraud in Tax Returns

December 30, 2023December 30, 2023Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Islamabad, December 30, 2023 – The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has taken a decisive stance against cybercrime, directing the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to promptly address instances of hacking and manipulation within the tax system.

FTO Warns Taxpayers of Rising Scams and Fraudulent Activities

December 17, 2023December 17, 2023Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Islamabad, December 17, 2023 – The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has issued a stern warning to taxpayers across Pakistan, urging them to be on high alert for scams and fraudulent activities targeting unsuspecting individuals.

FTO Resolves Advance Income Tax Issue on Mosque Electricity Bill

November 22, 2023November 22, 2023Shahnawaz Akhter

Karachi, November 22, 2023 – Following the intervention of the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO), a matter concerning the improper deduction of advance income tax on the electricity bill of Masjid Al Noor (Trust) has been successfully resolved.

FTO Directs FBR to Operationalize Directorate of Immovable Property Valuation

November 6, 2023November 6, 2023Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

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.

FTO Directs FBR to Assess Real Values of Immovable Properties in Posh Areas

October 13, 2023May 16, 2026Shahnawaz Akhter

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.

FTO Orders Fact-Finding Committee in Case of Non-Clearance of Bentley Car

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023Shahnawaz Akhter

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.

FBR Updates SOP for Processing FTO Cases

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

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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