Delayed Tax Refund and Adjustment
Reform IDF708
DescriptionRefund processing delays exceed 400+ days, locking significant private sector liquidity. Over-reliance on withholding/ advance tax regimes creates systematic overpayments. Current system results in cash flow constraints for compliant taxpayers. Weak refund adjustment mechanisms increase cost of doing business.
DepartmentFederal Board of Revenue - FBR-IRS
Jurisdiction / LocationFederal - Entire Pakistan
SectorAll Sectors
Start Date03-03-2026
Target Deadline
Date Enacted
Implementation StatusIn Progress
Progress 0%
CCORR Direction
Cost Savings PKR (Mil.)
Evidence