LAHORE: The Punjab government is gearing up to integrate its Electronic Invoice Monitoring System (e-IMS) with the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) Point of Sale (POS) system, a move aimed at streamlining tax processes and reducing redundancies.
According to officials from the Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA), necessary arrangements for the integration are underway. The integration will simplify tax compliance for taxpayers by eliminating the need for separate connections to two revenue systems, PRA and FBR.
“This initiative will reduce procedural redundancies and enhance the efficiency of tax processes,” said a PRA spokesperson. “By curbing reliance on manual receipts, the integration will also help minimize tax evasion and aid in documenting transactions, contributing to the documentation of the economy.”
Rollout in Phases
The integration plan will be implemented in phases. In the first phase, e-IMS will be integrated with the POS system specifically for restaurants by the end of December 2024. Subsequently, the integration will be extended to other sectors by the end of February 2025.
The PRA also revealed plans to merge e-IMS data with its tax return system, a step toward further simplifying tax filing processes and eliminating duplication of efforts.
Benefits for Businesses
For restaurant owners, in particular, the integration is expected to streamline invoice generation, enhance operational efficiency, and improve compliance.
This initiative underscores the Punjab government’s commitment to modernizing its tax collection systems and ensuring greater ease for taxpayers.
