ISLAMABAD ( WNAM REPORT ):The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) held a special awareness and facilitation session on income tax return filing at the National Press Club Islamabad on Monday, aimed at assisting journalists and club members in understanding and completing the return-filing process.
FBR Deputy Commissioner Inland Revenue Ms. Iqra Shaukat led the session, accompanied by Inspector Inland Revenue Muhammad Bilal Sharif Ansari and Ms. Uzma Naila Naz. Members of the National Press Club and representatives of the journalist community attended the session.
Briefing the participants, Ms. Iqra Shaukat explained the process of filing income tax returns and guided them on the correct use of FBR’s online and digital services. She highlighted the importance of providing accurate information and carefully completing the required steps to avoid errors or delays during the filing process.
She said that taxpayer awareness and facilitation were essential for building confidence in the tax system and improving voluntary compliance. She encouraged participants to use the available digital facilities and seek assistance from FBR officials whenever they faced difficulty in filing their returns.
The session remained interactive, with journalists raising questions and sharing concerns relating to tax-return filing. Ms. Iqra Shaukat and her team responded to the queries and provided practical guidance based on the individual requirements of participants.
Inspector Inland Revenue Muhammad Bilal Sharif Ansari also explained different aspects of the filing process and assisted participants in understanding the online system. Ms. Uzma Naila Naz provided further guidance and helped address individual concerns.
The FBR team also offered one-on-one support to National Press Club members, enabling them to receive direct assistance on issues encountered while completing their income tax returns.
The session was designed to make tax filing simpler, clearer and more accessible for members of the journalist community. It also highlighted the importance of cooperation between public institutions and professional bodies in promoting awareness, transparency and responsible citizenship.
The initiative reflected FBR’s commitment to taxpayer facilitation and to encouraging a stronger culture of voluntary tax compliance through awareness, guidance and digital support.
