FBR urges FPCCI to push retailers scheme to widen tax base

According to Mettis Link News, the Federal Board of Revenue has asked FPCCI leaders to push the retailers scheme more energetically, with the aim of widening the tax base and easing the burden on taxpayers who already comply. FBR Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial held talks in Karachi with a Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry delegation led by Saquib Fayyaz Magoon, during one of his monthly trips to the city. Senior FBR officers, including two members, joined the Chairman.

This session built on an earlier discussion and reviewed progress on earlier matters. The chamber delegation praised the monthly Karachi visits as a constructive move that signals sustained direct contact between government and business, and said regular talks had clearly improved communication and helped problems get handled quickly. Most of the points from the previous meeting were settled by the operations members and their teams, which the delegation described as encouraging.

The delegation asked for further follow-up on items still open and brought up new concerns, namely certain classification questions and old income tax refunds. The Chairman and his team gave assurances that both outstanding and newly raised matters would receive priority treatment and be settled with the relevant chamber representatives and FBR wings. Langrial said FBR would continue a responsive approach, with regular talks helping to address taxpayer concerns.