Business community raises tax issues with FBR Chairman

March 11, 2026 (MLN): Gujranwala Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) raised key concerns of the business community during a meeting with Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial, as they highlighted issues related to tax refunds, super tax installments, and other operational challenges affecting businesses.

The FBR chairman assured that the issues would be reviewed and that legitimate refunds would be issued after completion of due process and codal formalities, according to a press release issued.

The meeting was attended by GCCI President Muhammad Ali Hamayoun Butt, Senior Vice President Saad Jamil Isfani, Vice President Faisal Sattar Mughal, Secretary General Asfand Yar, Mahr Ikram Raza, and Shawaiz Bin Ahmed. Senior FBR officials, including Member (IR–Operations), Member (IR–Policy), Member (Customs–Policy), and Chief (F&C), were also present.

During the interaction, GCCI representatives apprised the FBR chairman of several policy and operational issues confronting the business community.

In response, FBR Chairman stated that tax policy formulation has been transferred to the Ministry of Finance, while the FBR’s mandate is mainly confined to the implementation and operational aspects of tax administration.

He directed the relevant wings of the FBR to review the issues raised and respond appropriately to address the difficulties faced by the business community at the earliest possible stage.

The chairman emphasized that while implementing tax policies, due consideration would be given to the legitimate hardships of businesses, while reiterating that all legally due taxes would be recovered strictly in accordance with the law.

Rashid Langrial also assured that no FBR official would be allowed to create undue difficulties or seek any favour from taxpayers.

He encouraged the business community to report any corrupt elements within the FBR system with credible evidence, assuring strict disciplinary action against those found involved in corrupt practices.

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