FBR exceeds revenue target in May
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The overall revenues grew by 31 per cent during the first eleven months (July-May) of the fiscal year 2023-24 as compared to the same period last year.
On year-on-year basis, the collections in May 2024 witnessed remarkable growth of 33% as compared to May 2023.
The growth in domestic taxes has been 43% during the month which is very impressive, the statement said adding it has been the policy of the government to mobilize more resources from the domestic taxes.
The Chairman FBR appreciated the determination and hard work depicted by FBR officers and officials. FBR is poised to achieve assigned target for the last month of the current financial year June, 2024, the statement added.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also appreciated the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) officials for surpassing the tax collection target during May 2024.
In a statement, the prime minister said increasing the revenues to ensure economic stability and development in the country was top priority of the government. “The significant increase in tax collection shows dedication and hard work by the FBR team.”
