The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the transfer of 60 Inland Revenue officers in a major reshuffle. According to the official notification, these officers, ranging from Grade 17 to Grade 20, have been reassigned to different locations. This move highlights the FBR’s ongoing efforts to streamline its operations and ensure efficient tax administration.
The transfers are seen as part of broader administrative changes aimed at enhancing revenue collection and governance within the department. Such reshuffles are not unusual, but this one involves a significant number of officers, making it a notable development in the FBR’s history.
Meanwhile, the FBR recently introduced a new system called ePayment 2.0. This advanced digital platform simplifies tax payments for individuals and businesses across Pakistan. The new system allows users to pay taxes like income tax, sales tax, federal excise duty, and withholding taxes directly through internet banking, ATMs, or mobile banking apps. This eliminates the hassle of visiting banks physically, saving time and effort for taxpayers.
According to FBR, ePayment 2.0 is part of the government’s plan to modernize the country’s tax infrastructure. By integrating advanced technology into its processes, the FBR aims to make tax administration more transparent, secure, and user-friendly. Previously, taxpayers had to juggle between multiple portals, but this unified platform simplifies the experience significantly.
This combination of officer transfers and digital innovation shows the FBR’s commitment to improving its structure and services, paving the way for a more efficient and taxpayer-friendly system.