ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has started a new system that combines real-time data from machines with the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) and sets up links with several major groups that have financial transaction data.
This move revolutionized the way the nation handles taxes by establishing a new standard. The effective utilization of cutting-edge technology and data analytics through careful monitoring of dashboards was highlighted in FBR’s report on broadening the tax base (2023-2024).
The FBR has launched a marketing campaign to reach out to famous unregistered persons and offer them the opportunity to submit their taxes using SMS and WhatsApp. The goal is to encourage more people to participate in the tax system. Another development is the launch of a media campaign encouraging citizens to use the Malomaat portal for their tax filing.
FBR Boosts Tax Base with New Tools and Non-Filer Measures
To enable real-time data exchanges, FBR has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with 28 different organizations. The Maloomat portal has also been improved with the implementation of Tax Ray’s efficient tools for field formations.
In addition, 145 District Tax Offices (DTOs) have been established and assigned specific responsibilities, such as increasing the tax base and taking action against taxpayers who fail to file their returns.
The NADRA Chairman and other top officials from FBR and NADRA formed a special committee to address this matter. These members’ job is to suggest that the Tax Base be made bigger. By section 114B of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001, FBR has instructed TELCOs to temporarily disable the SIMs of individuals who have not filed their taxes.
By successfully enrolling approximately 3.6 million new taxpayers in the 2023 tax year, FBR reached a noteworthy milestone. The fact that 1,780,406 of them have already submitted their forms demonstrates the FBR’s steadfast determination to increase tax compliance and broaden the pool of taxpayers.
