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NBR Audit Program

Is Your Tax Return Selected for NBR Audit?

Check whether your Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) has been selected for audit under the National Board of Revenue's Audit Program.

Automated Selection

Returns have been selected using a risk-based audit criterion, identifying taxpayers based on specific financial risk indicators. The system selects between 20 and 200 taxpayers from each tax circle while eliminating human intervention.

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Selected for Audit

Risk-based criteria

financial risk indicators

Fully automated

no human intervention

What to do if your tax return is under audit?

If your return is selected for audit, do not panic and follow the steps:

1. Check the notice

After receiving the audit notice, carefully read the reasons mentioned in the letter and the requested information.

2. Prepare explanation and documents

Prepare proper explanation and all supporting documents (e.g. bank statements, income tax certificates, vouchers, and other required documents) in support of income, expenses, assets, liabilities, and investments.

3. Filing a revised return

If errors or discrepancies are detected, it is possible to expedite the audit by filing a revised return before the hearing.

4. Attending the hearing

Explain the documents to the tax officer at the relevant tax office on the scheduled date and explain any discrepancies.

5. Professional advice

It is wise to seek the help of a professional income tax consultant e.g. Income Tax Practitioner (ITP), Advocate, or Chartered Accountant (CA), Cost and Management Accountant (CMA).

Meet Professionals Income Tax Lawyer & Seek Their Expert Advice

Get one-on-one guidance from a verified Income Tax Practitioner (ITP), Advocate, or Chartered Accountant (CA) before your hearing.

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