Islamabad, September 30, 2023 (PPI-OT):In a letter addressed to FBR, the Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has raised certain issues which either are not related to the return filing for tax year 2023 or these have been already resolved. FBR has been prompt in timely addressing/resolving issues raised by taxpayers and their representatives, including Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA).

This fact has also been acknowledged in writing by the KTBA/PTBA in their various correspondence with the FBR. It is further clarified that no issue related to system slow down or system outage has so far been reported by anyone this year. This reflects the smooth functioning of return filing application on IRIS 2.0 which was ensured in order to avoid any need for extending the date of returns. The detail of the issues raised by KTBA and their solutions thereof are also uploaded on FBR’s website. FBR is committed to providing maximum facilitation to taxpayers.

For more information, contact:

Second Secretary (Public Relations)

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)

FATE Wing, Federal Board of Revenue,

Constitution Avenue, Sector G-5,

Islamabad, Pakistan

Phone: +92-51-9217267

Fax: +92-51-9208456

Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Website: https://www.fbr.gov.pk/