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Entry Date
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Problem TitleProblem Description (in detail)Root CauseImpactPossible Solution / Action
Responsible Person / Department
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1Delay in Tax Return SubmissionTax returns are not filed within the due date causing penalties
Lack of awareness or poor recordkeeping
Fines and legal complicationsSet reminders and maintain regular accountsOwner / AccountantMonthly
In Progress
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2Incorrect Calculation of Taxable Income
Errors in computing allowable expenses and income due to manual calculation
Insufficient accounting knowledge
Overpayment or underpayment of tax
Use accounting software or consult a tax expert
Owner / Tax ConsultantQuarterlyPending
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3Failure to Maintain Proper Books of AccountsIncomplete or missing income and expense records
Negligence or lack of accounting system
Difficulty in audit and tax assessment
Implement daily bookkeeping and digital records
Owner / BookkeeperDailyOngoing
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4Unclaimed Tax DeductionsEligible business expenses not claimed in tax returnIgnorance of deduction rulesHigher tax liability
Review deductible expense list before filing return
Owner / AccountantYearlyPending
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5Improper TIN RegistrationIncorrect or mismatched TIN details with NID or trade licenseClerical error or outdated data
Delay in filing and refund processing
Verify TIN data and update NBR recordsOwner / NBR OfficeOnce
Completed
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6Not Paying Advance Income Tax (AIT)Failure to pay quarterly advance tax as per law
Lack of knowledge about AIT system
Penalty and interest chargesCalculate and deposit advance tax quarterlyOwner / Tax ConsultantQuarterly
In Progress
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7Missing Source Tax Certificates
Source tax deducted by clients not properly collected or recorded
Disorganized document management
Inability to claim credit for deducted tax
Maintain a file of all tax certificates from clients
Owner / AccountantMonthlyOngoing
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8VAT and Income Tax ConfusionMixing up VAT and income tax obligations in filing
Insufficient understanding of tax laws
Incorrect payment and reportingAttend tax training or consult tax advisorOwner / Tax AdvisorYearlyPending
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9Improper Depreciation CalculationNot applying correct depreciation rate on assets
Ignorance of schedule prescribed by NBR
Overstated or understated income
Follow NBR depreciation schedule
Accountant / Tax Consultant
Yearly
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10Failure to Renew Trade License and Update RecordsOutdated trade license or business info not linked with TINNegligence or lack of follow-upReturn rejection or penalty
Renew trade license annually and update NBR database
Owner / Local AuthorityYearly
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