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Over 7,000 SIMs ‘unblocked’ after tax returns filed; Details inside

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2 years ago

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is making headway in its efforts to widen the tax net, with a recent initiative yielding positive results.

As per the details, more than 7,000 mobile SIMs have been restored after their owners submitted their tax returns, marking a successful phase of the ongoing FBR campaign.

FBR sources have revealed that they have shared the data of 65,000 non-filers with telecom companies. These companies were directed to block the mobile SIMs of individuals who failed to submit their tax returns.

The action is part of a wider initiative, targeting a total of 506,671 non-filers identified in a comprehensive list prepared by the FBR.

Under the Income Tax General Order, it was decided to gradually deactivate the SIMs of these non-filers to encourage compliance. The strategy seems to be working, as the latest figures show that 7,166 people have now submitted their tax returns and reactivated their SIMs.

The objective of FBR’s campaign is to improve tax collection and ensure that all eligible taxpayers contribute their dues. Recovery of SIMs for those who comply is a positive sign that measures are effective. By phasing out the SIMs of non-filers, the FBR hopes to further increase the compliance rate and bring more people into the tax net.

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