Govt Announces Huge Fines for Shop Owners

Shopkeepers who fail to register under Pakistan's Straightforward Tax Scheme or file tax returns through the regular system could face fines of up to Rs.

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• An Urdu-language information booklet has additionally been issued explaining the Straightforward Tax Scheme, the existing tax-filing procedure, and the penalties applicable after the deadline.
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• Kayani directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and relevant authorities to support shopkeepers file their returns and receive FBR plates without delay.
• While others are at different stages of the filing process, so far, 428 registered shopkeepers have filed their returns.

If tax returns are not filed, the penalty will be Rs. 10, 000 in the first month after the filing deadline, Rs. 25, 000 in the second month, and Rs. 50, 000 in the third month, according to the session. FBR Imposes Higher Tax on Empty Perfume Bottles.

Meanwhile, the administration has given shopkeepers two options: they can register under the Straightforward Tax Scheme and pay tax based on turnover, or submit their tax return through the existing system. Shopkeepers who employ neither option can face penalties.

For context, the session was informed that 9, 806 shopkeepers had joined the Straightforward Tax Scheme within its first month, with 1, 929 of them being new taxpayers who were not previously part of the tax system.

Notably, an Urdu-language information booklet has additionally been issued explaining the Straightforward Tax Scheme, the existing tax-filing procedure, and the penalties applicable after the deadline.

For context, the session was additionally informed that shopkeepers from both substantial and small cities are participating in the scheme. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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