FBR to Introduce Stringent Measures Against Non-Filers Starting January 15
In a bid to further crack down on non-filers, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is gearing up to implement a series of strict measures. In the initial phase, the FBR plans to block mobile SIM cards and mobile phones belonging to individuals who have not filed their income tax returns. This move is part of the FBR’s broader strategy to enhance tax compliance and revenue collection.
Sources indicate that the FBR will issue the Income Tax General order by January 15 to enforce this measure. The board also actively working on a strategy to disconnect electricity connections for non-filers, although concerns about potential legal challenges have raised.
Notably, the FBR achieved a historic milestone by collecting a staggering Rs. 1,021 billion in December 2023, marking the first time it surpassed the trillion-rupee mark in a single month. The official statement release by the FBR highlights that the targets for both the month and the first six months of the current financial year exceeded.
This move aligns with the FBR’s commitment to bolstering tax revenue and ensuring compliance with income tax regulations. As the FBR takes these bold steps, it remains to be seen how these measures will impact non-filers and contribute to sustained revenue growth.
