ISLAMABAD: Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Malik Amjad Zubair Tiwana said Thursday that the exercise of E-Kachehri has helped in keeping a strong check on the performance of the customs and Inland Revenue officers in the field formations.

Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Malik Amjad Zubair Tiwana held an E-Kachehri at FBR (HQs) on Thursday as part of FBR’s drive to facilitate taxpayers in tax compliance and to address their tax-related concerns.

During the occasion, Chairman FBR directly received telephone calls from taxpayers and listened to their issues. The Chairman issued on-spot directions to relevant offices to resolve problems of the taxpayers at the earliest.

He also encouraged the taxpayers to visit their nearest Regional Tax Office and Collectorate of Customs for speedy resolution of their concerns pertaining to filing of tax returns. He apprised that the field formations have already been given instructions for maximum facilitation of taxpayers.

The Chairman FBR also appreciated the suggestions given by taxpayers and assured them that their valued input would be duly considered during formulation of tax policies and initiatives for taxpayers’ facilitation.

He reaffirmed that FBR was making all-out efforts to facilitate the taxpayers. The E-Kachehri occasion not only provides a platform to the taxpayers for quick redressal of their grievances but also promotes tax compliance and outreach. The exercise also helps in keeping a strong check on the performance of the field formations.

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