THE news report (Oct 7) that only 131,811 persons had filed their income tax returns by Oct 5 is very frustrating for honest and compliant tax filers.

The only way this abysmal situation can be improved is: 1) giving a nominal tax credit for those persons who file their tax returns by the due date; 2)imposing all the penalties allowed by the law on late filers and non-filers; and 3) making the relevant persons in the FBR accountable for their failure in ensuring effective enforcement.

Moin Mohajir
Karachi

Published in Dawn, October 9th, 2015

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