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Rajshahi zone has realized income taxes
worth around Taka 741 crore in last 2018-19 fiscal year up by Taka 67.51
crore than the previous fiscal.
Number of taxpayers has been stood to 2,29,726 in last financial year up
by 15,589 than that of the previous fiscal in the zone consisting with the
districts of Rajshahi, Chapainawabganj, Naogaon, Natore and Pabna.
Dr Khandakar Ferdous Alam, Commissioner of Taxes in Rajshahi zone,
revealed this while addressing a press conference at his office conference
room here today ahead of the weeklong Income Tax Fair-2019 scheduled to be
held from November 14 to 20.
He said the number of taxpayers is increasing gradually adding that the
growth rate is significant. To expand the tax network, various motivational
campaigns like spot assessment, survey and rewards for the taxpayers have
been introduced.
Dr Alam told the journalists that National Board of Revenue (NBR) will
accord a reception to 42 highest and long-term taxpayers in seven categories
here tomorrow (Wednesday) to mark the National Income Tax Fair.
“We got significant response from the taxpayers in the tax fairs,” Dr
Ferdous Alam said, adding that the main thrust of the fair was to inspire the
taxpayers in paying more income tax spontaneously coupled with generating
more taxpayers.
Income taxes of over Taka 15.53 crore were collected in last year’s week-
long tax fair. Around 66,136 taxpayers received services and 1,20,329
taxpayers submitted their returns while the number of e-TIN was 875 in the
fair. The fair creates enthusiasm among the public about the tax payment and
return submission.
Dr Alam said the year-round motivational programmes contributed in
creating public awareness about income taxes and boosting tax collection.
Joint Commissioners Ashique Rana and Zafar Imam were present at the press
conference.
(BSS)
