NADRA Speeds Up People’s Tax Data Sharing With FBR

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has expedited data-sharing efforts with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), significantly contributing to a doubling of the number of tax filers, according to sources within the FBR reported by ProPakistani.

This initiative aligns with the federal government’s ambitious goal to raise the tax-to-GDP ratio to 13.7 percent as part of the ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF) program.

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Sources indicate that the FBR is also enhancing data-sharing protocols with provincial revenue authorities. This collaboration will facilitate better tracking of taxpayers’ financial activities, including property ownership, bank balances, and foreign travel expenditures. Furthermore, the government plans to harmonize taxes on agricultural income with the existing income and corporate tax structures. Provinces are anticipated to begin collecting agricultural taxes in the upcoming financial year.

To support this initiative, a high-level technical committee has been established, comprising officials from both NADRA and FBR. This committee, led by NADRA Chairman Lt. Gen. Muhammad Munir, is tasked with developing strategies to register new taxpayers. Senior officials from the FBR, including the CEO of Pakistan Revenue Automation Limited and two other senior officers, are also part of this committee. They will focus on analyzing the actual income of taxpayers to enhance the overall efficiency of the tax system.

Additionally, the FBR plans to establish links with the State Bank of Pakistan and commercial banks to further streamline data-sharing processes.