Tax Payers Alliance Pakistan (TPAP) submits Proposals to Task Force on Tax and
FBR Reforms
TPAP| October 24, 2023
Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) constituted a Task Force on Tax & FBR Reforms vide notification dated 27th September, 2023. The purpose of this Task Force is to suggest measures regarding the improvement of FBR efficiency. As per TORs of the Task Force, it will review FBR & tax collection data, performance indicators, and access to data. It will also address tax evasion, smuggling, and corruption, propose structural reforms for the tax administration, and suggest technology-based measures to enhance tax collection. It will analyze tax policy, examine tax expenditures, and recommend the use of information technology for better compliance and transparency. The Task Force will submit a comprehensive report to the Government, outlining revenue and policy reform measures, including potential changes in tax administration and laws.
Tax Payers Alliance Pakistan (TPAP) – an initiative of economic think tank PRIME, in order to discuss and deliberate on related issues called a meeting of its members on 6th October 2023, who participated actively to share their ideas to be presented to the Task Force. On the basis of said meeting, TPAP
finalized proposals and submitted to the Task Force on 19th October, 2023. Proposals submitted by TPAP aim at reforming the taxation system in Pakistan to promote simplicity, transparency, and compliance; to eliminate taxes that are unjustified, discriminatory and have become redundant; and to create a fairer and more efficient tax system in Pakistan that can provide sustainable funding for public expenditures.
TPAP, the brainchild of PRIME, developed these proposals in consultation with its members, comprising of tax experts, development consultants, researchers, scholars, people from business community and salaried individuals from across Pakistan. The meeting was led by Mr. Ali Salman, Executive Director PRIME, Mr. Anas Farhan, Convener TPAP Secretariat Islamabad and Mr. Usman Azmat, Convener TPAP Lahore Chapter.
TPAP proposals submitted to Task Force on Tax & FBR Reforms