NBR chairman for bringing all taxpayers under VAT net

FE Report

National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Nasiruddin Ahmed Wednesday said all taxpayers are needed to be brought under value added tax (VAT) net for prosperity of the country.

He made the observation while addressing a views exchange meeting with stakeholders, organised by Customs, Excise and VAT Commissionerate, Dhaka (South) marking National VAT Week (10-16 July) in the city.

Dr Nasiruddin said, "We have decided to observe the VAT day and the VAT week to create mass awareness among the people for paying tax."

He sought help from all to identify the regular taxpayers and those who are not paying tax at all.

The NBR chairman also called for taking initiatives to train up NBR and VAT officials to increase their skill in collecting tax.

Attending the seminar as the special guest, Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) president A K Azad said the gap between business people and NBR officials is declining day by day.

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