ISLAMABAD: The Regional Tax Office (RTO) Rawalpindi hosted a ceremony on Monday to honour the pioneering efforts of the first four traders who have officially registered themselves under the Tajir Dost Scheme introduced by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
This initiative marks a significant milestone in promoting tax compliance and formalizing the informal economy within the region. Tehmina Aamer, chief commissioner Inland Revenue, expressed her appreciation to the pioneering traders for their proactive engagement with the Tajir Dost Scheme.
She awarded registration certificates to the traders and declared the registered traders as ambassadors of the RTO, Rawalpindi, recognizing their commitment to compliance and contribution to the national economy. The traders expressed their gratitude to Tehmina and the RTO, Rawalpindi, for their support.
They pledged to actively promote awareness about the scheme among their peers and colleagues, underscoring their dedication to fostering a culture of compliance and accountability within the business community.
Tehmina also appreciated the dedication of district tax officers and their teams involved in implementing the Tajir Dost Scheme. She said as the scheme continued to gain momentum, the RTO, Rawalpindi, remained committed to facilitating traders in their journey towards tax compliance.