The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Wednesday issued separate provisional lists of 400 top taxpayers in each category of companies, association of persons, salaried individuals and non-salaried individuals.
According to the FBR, Taxpayers’ Privilege and Honour Card Scheme had been launched as part of Prime Minister Tax Incentive Package. The scheme has been notified and is available on the FBR website. Under the scheme, Privilege and Honour Cards are to be issued after verification from the Large Taxpayer Units (LTUs) and Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) to 100 top taxpayers in each of the mentioned categories.
The holder of the card shall be entitled to the following privileges: The facilities and privileges as provided at the VIP lounges of airports managed by Civil Aviation Authority excluding lounges managed and maintained by Airlines for their passengers; secondly, fast-track clearance at immigration counters; thirdly, issuance of gratis passport; fourthly, increase in baggage allowance from $500 to $5,000; fifthly, invitation for Annual dinner and Excellence Awards by the prime minister and invitation for ceremonies on March 23 and the Independence day.
The list has been compiled on the basis of the return or statement of final taxation fully paid and no arrear or current demand is outstanding against the individual the AOP, or the company, as the case may be, unless the said demand is disputed in any court or stayed by any court.
