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FTO Office Assures Timely and Free Justice to Businessmen

September 6, 2023September 6, 2023Faisal Shahnawaz

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.

Flaws Detected in Assessment and Valuation of Mobile Phones

August 30, 2023August 30, 2023Shahnawaz Akhter

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.

FTO uncovers fake companies registered with FBR operating since 2008

May 25, 2023May 1, 2026Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

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.

FTO directs revamping tax deregistration of deceased individuals

April 30, 2023April 30, 2023Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

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.

FTO orders release of illegally detained iPhone-14 and laptops by customs officials

April 21, 2023April 21, 2023Hamza Shahnawaz

The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed disciplinary proceedings against officials of Pakistasn Customs responsible for the illegal detention of iPhones and laptops.

FTO directs Lahore Customs to return $10,000 in currency seizure case

April 15, 2023April 15, 2023Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed Lahore Customs to return $10,000 to a complainant in currency seizure case.

FTO expresses concerns over FBR’s unethical behavior

March 30, 2023January 16, 2024Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

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.

FTO issues directives to FBR, SBP in timely completion of export rebates

March 27, 2023March 27, 2023Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has issued directives to relevant authorities to ensuring timely completion and credit of rebates to exporters.

FBR directed to examine sales tax deduction on computerized arms licenses

March 15, 2023March 15, 2023Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has been directed to examine chargeability of sales tax on computerized arms license in the form of cards.

FTO recommends probe against Summit Bank in COO Omni Group case

March 10, 2023March 10, 2023Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has recommended tax authorities to launch probe under Anti-Benami law against Summit Bank while disposing of a case lodged by a top official of Omni Group.

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