In South Asian countries, rich people often try to evade tax. Pakistan has the same problem too. Many rich people have a luxurious lifestyle but do not want to pay their taxes to the government. Pakistan government has become serious about this matter and has asked car sellers to sell cars only to the taxpayers. Daily Times wrote:
“The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has asked automobile manufacturers to sell vehicles only to citizens with a National Tax Number (NTN), official sources said on Saturday. The decision was taken after customs notification Statutory Regulatory Order (SRO) 990 of 2006 was issued this week by amending notification SRO 656 of 2006. Monthly records shall now be provided to the CBR or to any other designated person.”
It is a good initiative from Pakistan government. However, the government must be serious about implementing it. Often, the rich people pay some bribe and evade the tax. If Pakistan government can really implement it then many people will be forced to pay tax.
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