RTO Hyderabad explains to shopkeepers fixed tax scheme

HYDERABAD: On the directions of the Chief Commissioner Inland Revenue, RTO Hyderabad, the officers of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) along with staff have visited Gul Centre and nearby markets to create awareness among small traders about the Small Shopkeepers Fixed Tax Scheme, a dedicated facilitation scheme launched by FBR for small shopkeepers. An information desk was set up at Gul Centre where officers engaged directly with shopkeepers, explained the scheme’s simple registration process, nominal fixed tax rates, and the ease of enrolment through FBR’s online portal and app. Traders were assured that the scheme is facilitative, not punitive, and were encouraged to become part of the formal tax net. The team also visited Dawlance Electronics showroom, where officers held a detailed, cordial sitting with the proprietor and staff, addressing their queries and reaffirming FBR’s facilitative approach. The visit was well received, with shopkeepers appreciating the department’s outreach and assuring cooperation. The Chief Commissioner Inland Revenue, RTO Hyderabad, said such awareness drives will continue across the city’s commercial hubs, and reiterated that the initiative reflects the department’s policy of taking taxpayers into confidence through dialogue and facilitation rather than enforcement. Copyright Business Recorder, 2026

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