Islamabad: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has escalated its efforts to ensure tax compliance by issuing final notices to non-filers, warning of imminent consequences, including the blocking of mobile SIM cards and the disconnection of utilities, as claimed by a news source on January 10.
As disclosed by the source, one of the issued notices explicitly states, “You were issued notice under section 114B to file the return, non-compliance results in disconnection of electricity, gas & mobile connections. Please file return immediately.”
The FBR is gearing up to implement stringent measures against non-filers. In the initial phase, mobile SIM cards and phones belonging to non-filers will face suspension. To formalise this action, the FBR is expected to issue the Income Tax General order within the current month.
Furthermore, the FBR is formulating a strategy to disconnect electricity and gas services for non-filers, although comprehensive data on the electricity connections of such individuals is currently lacking.
A senior FBR official, when approached for comments, confirmed that the blocking of mobile phones for non-filers is slated for implementation within the current month. However, a specific date for this measure was not disclosed. The move underscores the FBR’s commitment to ensuring tax compliance and discouraging non-filing practices.
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