Enhanced Tax Compliance Measures
- High-Risk Taxpayer Identification: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will utilize the CRM system to identify high-risk taxpayers in the retail, real estate, and corporate sectors to reduce tax evasion.
- Increased Auditing Capacity: The FBR plans to augment the number of auditors to strengthen enforcement efforts.
- Targeted Notification Strategies: The government will maintain mass nudging/notification strategies to improve compliance.
Retail and Import Monitoring
- Point-of-Sale System Integration: The government will expand retailer participation in the integrated Point-of-Sale (POS) system.
- Import Declaration Oversight: Close monitoring of import declarations, focusing on importers with irregular patterns.
- Anti-Smuggling Initiatives: Continued efforts to combat smuggling to support revenue mobilization.
Combating Tax Evasion in the Tobacco Sector
- Audits of Acetate Tow Imports: Thorough audits to address misclassification of acetate tow under incorrect HS codes.
- Bonded Warehouse Mandate: Mandatory use of bonded warehouses for acetate tow imports.
- Restricted Import Access: Limiting acetate tow imports to registered tobacco and filter-producing companies.
- Transit Import Ban: Prohibition of acetate tow transit imports to Afghanistan.
Track-and-Trace System Enhancements
- System Implementation: Continued rollout of the track-and-trace system to monitor production.
- Anti-Smuggling Campaigns: Escalation of anti-smuggling efforts, with reinforced checkpoint operations, particularly in northwestern regions.
