Federal Board of Revenue

Employees had been terminated for being ‘dishonest and incompetent’

Owners of 1 out of every 10 vehicles cleared under 2012 amnesty scheme got away with paying less tax

The committe has given a time of three months to resolve the issue about the establishment of a mechanism

All trade bodies strongly denounce misuse of discretionary powers

Additionally, the govt has invited IPPs to list any unsettled issues

Officers given charge of higher than actual grades, either due to shortage or proximity to top management

FBR’s 20,000-strong workforce goes on strike to protest ‘discrimination’

Adviser says complaints are addressed in 60 days free of charge

AJK and G-B were collecting taxes in line with their respective councils

FBR misses tax target for first 6 months of fiscal year, blames govt for poor show

Believe FBR may ask them about source of income at a later stage

He was importing equipment by falsifying consignment contents; customs officials may be involved

Cites govt’s tax measures, fiasco on property front, weak exports as reasons for the plunge

The new date for filing the returns will be November 30

It will help promote exports, create job opportunities

Govt resorted to pleas for advance taxes, withholding refunds to meet goalpost

Says uniform system can be worked out by the FBR that can streamline rates.

Looks to generate additional Rs5b from major policy shift

Tax official says authority not allowed to probe records beyond six years

Single officer will have authority to carry out audit function