PCJCCI hosts session on FTO

LAHORE: The Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) hosted an awareness session in Lahore, focusing on the pivotal role and functions of the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) office, particularly concerning the resolution of taxpayer complaints against the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).

The speakers for the event were Dr. Ahmed Shahab, advisor, Adeela Rehman, advisor FTO and Nazim Raza, director FTO. The session was attracted by huge interest from diverse stakeholders comprising representation from companies, and young entrepreneurs.

Rehman said that FTO is working tirelessly for the improvement of tax services and systems in the country. "The main purpose of FTO is to redress the injustice done to taxpayers by FBR, Revenue Division and government of Pakistan. We try our level best to deal and resolve the complaints within 45 days. Complaints of tax malfeasance are dealt through prompt, fair, impartial and independent investigation."

Shahab, advisor FTO shared that it is the need of the hour to get the country out of this economic crisis and the business community can play a key role in this regard. "To achieve this goal, we are trying to play an active role and cooperate fully with the business community," he added.

Col. Rana Ashraf, chairman standing committee HR and finance of PCJCCI appreciated the efforts of FTO in creating awareness and termed it a very important initiative because a large number of people are still not fully aware of the function of the Federal Tax Ombudsman and its benefits, due to which they are facing many difficulties in solving tax related issues.