Returns filer, non-filer distinction being abolished to expand tax-base: Hafeez

ISLAMABAD, June 12 (APP):Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance, Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh Wednesday said the distinction of returns filer and no-filer was being abolished in the Federal Budget
2019-20 to meet the much-desired expansion in the tax-base.

Speaking at the post-budget press conference, he said now it would not be possible for someone to remain non-filer as after purchasing any vehicle or property, it would be mandatory for him/her to file returns within 45 days.