FTO Directs FBR to Halt Coercive Tax Recoveries in Islamabad

The FTO's directive came after a taxpayer's lawyer reported that the Tax Office Islamabad had failed to address a legitimate refund claim, prompting the taxpayer to file a complaint. The FTO found that the department missed statutory deadlines for processing refunds, only responding after formal notices were issued by the FTO. This ruling is critical as it emphasizes the legal requirement for timely action on refund claims, which affects taxpayer rights and trust in the tax system.