Key Takeaways
- RTO Hyderabad visits markets to inform shopkeepers about the Small Shopkeepers Fixed Tax Scheme.
- The scheme aims to simplify tax registration and reduce the burden on small traders.
- Shopkeepers appreciate the facilitative approach and are encouraged to enroll.
RTO Hyderabad has initiated an awareness campaign to inform small shopkeepers about the Small Shopkeepers Fixed Tax Scheme, a facilitative scheme launched by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
The campaign, directed by the Chief Commissioner Inland Revenue, involved visits to commercial hubs such as Gul Centre, where officers from FBR set up an information desk to engage directly with shopkeepers.
At Gul Centre, officers explained the simple registration process, nominal fixed tax rates, and the ease of enrolling through FBR’s online portal and app. They assured shopkeepers that the scheme is designed to be facilitative, not punitive.
The team also visited Dawlance Electronics showroom, where they held a detailed and cordial meeting with the proprietor and staff, addressing their queries and reaffirming the facilitative approach of the FBR.
Shopkeepers welcomed the initiative, appreciating the department’s outreach and expressing their willingness to cooperate. The Chief Commissioner Inland Revenue stated that such awareness drives will continue across the city’s commercial hubs.
The scheme reflects the department’s policy of taking taxpayers into confidence through dialogue and facilitation rather than enforcement, aiming to integrate small traders into the formal tax net.
According to the FBR, the Small Shopkeepers Fixed Tax Scheme is intended to simplify the tax process for small traders, making it more accessible and less burdensome.
The campaign is part of a broader effort by the FBR to ensure that small traders are aware of their tax obligations and can easily comply with them.
