FBR reports low participation in fixed tax scheme, extends deadline
Most outlets led with the low number of new traders filing returns under the FBR’s one percent fixed tax scheme, noting only four had done so. They also highlighted the FBR’s admission that the response fell below expectations and the collection of Rs3.08tr in Q1. While some outlets briefly mentioned the government’s target of bringing one million traders into the tax net and planned enforcement measures, others focused more on the extended deadline.
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Only four new traders file returns under FBR’s fixed tax scheme, Senate panel told
FBR chairman admits response fell below expectations as government targets up to one million traders outside tax net; enforcement measures and fines planned
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FBR warns traders of penalties: Only four returns filed under easy tax scheme
ISLAMABAD: Only four new retailers have filed tax returns under the government’s one percent fixed tax scheme, prompting the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to admit that participation remains well below expectations and warn non-compliant traders of enforcement action. Chairman FBR Rashid Langrial told the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue on Wednesday that although the governmen...
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Response to fixed tax unsatisfactory
Four new traders file returns; FBR collects Rs3.08tr in Q1, extends deadline
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