ByKarachi, Pakistan: The Regional Tax Office (RTO-1) Karachi of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken action against four marriage halls for failing to collect taxes from their customers as mandated by Section 236CB of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
Despite repeated directives from the FBR, these wedding halls have consistently neglected their tax collection responsibilities.
Expanding Tax Net
This crackdown is part of the FBR’s ongoing efforts to expand the tax net and ensure compliance with tax laws. Authorities have warned that continued non-compliance will result in stricter actions, including legal proceedings and the possibility of sealing the premises of these establishments.
Call for Compliance
The FBR has reiterated the importance of tax collection to all marriage hall owners. The authorities have urged all businesses to understand their tax obligations and cooperate with the FBR to strengthen the national treasury and promote a culture of tax compliance.
