FBR Introduces Automated Income Tax Return Scrutiny Through IRIS Under New Rule 38B
The Federal Board of Revenue has introduced an automated tax return scrutiny procedure under Rule 38B, allowing taxpayers to receive electronic notices of errors and discrepancies and respond before legal or penal action is considered.
FBR to Update PM Shehbaz on Digital Tax Monitoring and AI-Based Tax Analysis
Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue will brief Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on faceless tax administration, artificial intelligence-based return analysis and digital monitoring aimed at addressing a Rs1 trillion tax gap.
FBR Introduces E-Scrutiny System for Sales Tax Returns Through IRIS
The FBR has introduced an electronic scrutiny mechanism for sales tax returns, allowing its computerised system to identify discrepancies and issue online advice or advance intimations through IRIS before legal or penal proceedings.
FBR Dismisses Inland Revenue Officer Over Mishandling of Rs238.4 Billion Tax Fraud Probe
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has dismissed an Inland Revenue officer for mishandling a Rs238.4 billion tax fraud case involving M/s New Metro Footwear Co. and others. The officer was found negligent in conducting the investigation, prompting his removal after a detailed disciplinary inquiry.
FBR Officials Accused of Pressuring Taxpayers to Pay Sales Tax Without Due Process
Serious allegations have surfaced against field officials of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for allegedly coercing registered taxpayers into making upfront sales tax payments without adjudication proceedings, violating the Sales Tax Act and Supreme Court rulings.