- FBR to arrange devoted cells in every workplace for guide filers.
- Guide filers urged to go to places of work for assist with on-line system.
- Deadline prolonged below Part 214A of Earnings Tax regulation.
The Federal Board of Income (FBR) has prolonged the deadline for submitting returns manually until November 30, describing it as one of many “particular measures” to help guide earnings tax filers as a part of its ongoing efforts to totally digitise tax operations throughout Pakistan.
A spokesperson mentioned that the choice was taken to facilitate a small variety of guide tax filers who “could face” challenges adapting to the digital system.
“With the target of making certain a clean transition to the net submitting system, the FBR has discontinued guide return filings from Tax 12 months 2024. Recognising {that a} small variety of guide tax filers could face challenges adapting to the digital system, the FBR has determined to offer particular facilitation for such people.”
A proper notification has been issued.
In accordance with the FBR, to assist the transition, it has been determined {that a} devoted cell in every tax workplace will present all vital authorized and technical help to taxpayers who’re previously submitting guide returns.
“Guide filers are inspired to go to their respective tax places of work, the place they may obtain free help for registration & on-line return submitting. These needing authorized assist will likely be supplied free authorized companies by FBR discipline places of work throughout the present tax 12 months,” the spokesperson mentioned.
The return submitting deadline for guide tax filers has been prolonged below the powers conferred by Part 214A of the Earnings Tax Ordinance, 2001.
“This initiative underscores FBR’s dedication to facilitating taxpayers and selling a completely digitised, clear, and environment friendly tax system in Pakistan.”
