FAISALABAD: The Regional Tax Office (RTO) Faisalabad has temporarily paused its enforcement drive against medical professionals, giving doctors a brief window to voluntarily declare their actual income. Authorities, however, warned that a stricter crackdown would resume if compliance is not observed.
Chief Commissioner RTO Shah Khan told reporters that the campaign targets widespread tax evasion in the private healthcare sector. “The situation is alarming,” he said, noting that out of nearly 1,000 doctors registered with RTO Faisalabad, only about 400 filed income tax returns for the financial year 2025. Many of these filings reported minimal income, despite field evidence showing that numerous practitioners operate profitable clinics and charge substantial fees.
The intensified drive spans Faisalabad, Chiniot, Jhang, and Toba Tek Singh districts. IRS officers have been deployed at private hospitals and clinics to monitor operations in real time, marking a significant step toward addressing underreported income in one of Pakistan’s most lucrative professional sectors.
Under Section 175-C of the Income Tax Ordinance, officers are stationed at prominent facilities, including Prime Hospital and Faisal Hospital, to ensure accurate reporting of taxable earnings.
The RTO urged all medical professionals to comply voluntarily during this temporary reprieve, warning that noncompliance will trigger renewed enforcement action.
