FBR Reports Low Retailer Participation in Aasan Tax Scheme to IMF
Most outlets led with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) informing the IMF that only 1,016 retailers had filed tax returns under the Aasan Tax Scheme. A few also noted that only 91 of these were new taxpayers and that the total tax collected was Rs86 million, falling short of expectations. The context of the fourth review of the $7 billion Extended Fund Facility was mentioned in all excerpts.
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FBR’s Aasan Tax Scheme draws just 1,016 retailers, Rs86 million in tax
Retailers deposit only Rs86 million so far; just 91 of 1,016 return filers are new taxpayers as FBR reports progress to IMF during fourth EFF review
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FBR tells IMF only 1,016 retailers have filed returns under Aasan Tax Scheme
FBR reports only 1,016 retailers filed Aasan Tax returns to IMF. This low compliance emerged during review talks for the $7B Extended Fund Facility.
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Only 91 New Retailers Join Tax Scheme, FBR’s Rs. 50 Billion Target in Jeopardy
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has informed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that only 1,016 retailers have filed tax… Read More
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