- The Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) is concerned about the halt in new sales tax registration by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
- KTBA President Ali A. Rahim sent a letter to Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and FBR Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial about the issue.
- The registration process has been paused for six months, causing problems for businesses and individuals.
- KTBA states that the halt and arbitrary suspension of taxpayers are done without legal protocols, affecting transparency.
- FBR field offices in Karachi are demanding unnecessary documentation, contradicting legal rules.
- KTBA criticizes FBR’s practices, which go against Supreme Court rulings, causing frustration among taxpayers.
- Despite KTBA’s efforts, FBR has not addressed these concerns, leading to delays in sales tax return filing.
Source: pkrevenue.com
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