- The government plans to implement a uniform 15% VAT rate across all sectors, with no exceptions.
- There will be no compromise on advance income tax (AIT) collected at the import stage.
- The move aligns with IMF recommendations and aims to address distortions caused by multiple VAT rates.
- Business leaders raised concerns about import misdeclaration, overvaluation by customs, and unfair tax burdens on compliant businesses.
- The NBR chief acknowledged compliance challenges and the increased burden on honest taxpayers due to non-compliance by others.
Source: tbsnews.net
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