In a significant move, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to expand its tax base by registering members of various associations and service providers, including lawyers and tax advisers affiliated with High Courts and the Supreme Court. The focus is set on influential groups such as industrialists, lawyers, and doctors.
Sources within the FBR reveal an ongoing meticulous data collection process, concentrating on members associated with major associations across the country. This comprehensive effort involves gathering detailed information, such as identity card numbers and mobile numbers.
To ensure accuracy, the FBR will utilize data from the Pakistan Revenue Automation Limited (PRAL) and the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA). This initiative is part of a broader strategy to encompass high-income individuals in the tax net.
In a bid to enhance expertise and streamline the process, technical experts from the International Monetary Fund are collaborating with FBR tax officials. The FBR’s subsidiary, PRAL, is actively involved in collecting data for the tax probe, indicating a sustained effort to compile relevant information.
This proactive approach signifies the government’s commitment to strengthening the tax system and ensuring that individuals with higher incomes are included in the taxation framework. The engagement with international experts underlines the seriousness of the effort to create a more robust and comprehensive tax net.