ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) Friday lauded the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) Outreach Programme, calling it a step in the right direction and a great way of enhancing the image of the board and broadening the tax base in the country.
In a letter addressed to FBR Chairman Tariq Mahmood Pasha, the PTBA President Abdul Qadir Memon welcomed the recently launched taxpayer outreach programme to create awareness and offer necessary facilitation from FBR officials about the filing of Income Tax returns.
Memon said the FBR chairman and its entire team deserve commendation and gratitude for the “visionary” outreach programme from the members of the Bars across the country.
“This is the first time in the history of FBR that senior team members, Nausheen Javaid Amjad and Khawaja Adnan Zahir have made a concerted effort in creating awareness regarding the filing of tax return not only for their interest but also for the betterment of the country,” he wrote.
Memon expressed the hope that the FBR’s efforts would go a long way in helping to broaden the tax base as the low tax base has put an undeniable burden on the existing taxpayers and gravely impacted the tax-to-GDP ratio.
“The tax facilitation of the existing taxpayers and simplification of various tax laws and procedures are important areas that require FBR’s attention as well,” he added.
Memon further hoped that under the visionary leadership of FBR, “the dream to broaden the tax base will be realised”. We are hopeful that steps undertaken by FBR will enhance Tax-to-GDP ratio and lessen the burden on the existing taxpayers.”
He noted with appreciation the fact that tax facilitation to the existing taxpayers had been given immense importance in order to boost tax filing across the country.
“Facilitation along with Imposition of fair tax, dispensation of justice, confidence of existing taxpayers in the team members of tax machinery must be ensured for the growth of the economy,” he added.
He offered all help from Pakistan Tax Bar Association and its members across the country to work hand in hand for a better and prosperous Pakistan.
