Islamabad, June 28, 2025 — The amended Finance Bill (2025-26) unleashes a crucial revision, branding individuals who assist in tax fraud via business bank accounts as “abettors”, exposing them to prosecution—including imprisonment—per the latest update. The new definition targets those knowingly aiding or facilitating fraud, such as crafting fake invoices for false input tax claims or permitting account misuse for tax evasion.
This amendment ensures prosecution for those operating or maintaining accounts to support tax fraud or related crimes, explicitly covering unauthorised or illegal accounts under the Sales Tax Act. The move aims to fortify enforcement, deter facilitators, and boost accountability in business operations.
Web context reveals Pakistan’s tax evasion crisis (e.g., 70% informal economy, web ID: 0), while posts found on X show mixed reactions—some applaud stricter measures, others fear overreach. Critically, the narrative of “enhanced accountability” may mask enforcement gaps—web data points to compliance challenges, and X sentiment suggests distrust in fair application, hinting at potential backlash.
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