- FTO has stopped FBR from penalizing taxpayers for delays in sales tax return filing caused by the tax department.
- FTO’s order addresses complaints about unjustified penalties and procedural delays.
- No clause in the Sales Tax Act or Rules allows FBR to prevent filing of current period sales tax returns.
- Denying return filing rights disrupts business operations, especially with withheld payments.
- FTO’s action follows an investigation revealing delays by CIRs in granting permission for overdue returns.
- Electronic requests for permission were often left unattended, causing business disruptions.
- FTO directed FBR to ensure timely processing of requests and warned of further scrutiny for negligence.
- This is the sixth major intervention by FTO this year concerning FBR’s operational efficiency.
- FTO emphasizes taxpayer rights and urges FBR to align procedures with legal and fairness principles.
Source: pkrevenue.com
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