ADR is a mechanism that can resolve tax-related disputes and ensure a win-win situation for both the revenue authorities and taxpayers. Different income tax zones, custom houses and commissionerates were asked to build friendly relations with the taxpayers. The tax authorities in 2012 introduced ADR mechanism but it is yet to get momentum as only a few taxpayers have adopted it. According to the system, a panel of facilitators will assist both taxpayers and revenue officials to resolve disputes within two months of filing applications. There are hundreds of court cases, involving some Tk28,000 crore income tax, customs duty and value added tax.

Source: Dhaka Tribune September 01, 2016 18:22 UTC