FBR to ‘Initiate Audit’ of High-Earning Doctors, Beauty Parlours

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced plans to initiate income audits of high-earning doctors, beauty parlours, aesthetic clinics, and wellness centres across major Pakistani cities in a move aimed at expanding the tax net and identifying undeclared income.

According to officials, the FBR has collected detailed financial data suggesting potential tax underreporting by multiple high-income professionals and commercial setups, particularly in major urban hubs such as Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad, and Peshawar.

Why FBR Is Targeting These Sectors

Authorities say the audit drive is focused on sectors where:

• Cash-based transactions are prevalent

• Significant earnings are not formally documented

• High-profit services often remain partially taxed or untaxed

• Luxury-based services generate revenue that does not match declared returns

An FBR official told Faiz.tv:

“We have strong indications that several high-earning medical practitioners and salon owners are underreporting income. The audit will ensure fairness and transparency in the tax system.”

Data-Based Audit Mechanism

The FBR will use:

• POS (Point-of-Sale) data

• Banking transactions

• Imported machinery and cosmetic supplies

• Patient appointment records

• Social media advertisements and pricing packages

This cross-checking will help identify discrepancies between actual revenue and tax filings.

Who Is Expected To Be Audited?

The audit reportedly covers:

• High-income doctors, surgeons, dentists, dermatologists

• Aesthetic clinics, cosmetic procedure centres

• Beauty parlours and salon chains, especially premium brands

• Spa and wellness setups catering to affluent clients

Officials said that notices will be issued to individuals and businesses showing “significant gaps” between declared earnings and operational expenditure.

Tax Compliance Push Intensifies

The move is part of Pakistan’s broader strategy to:

• Increase tax-to-GDP ratio

• Document the informal economy

• Curb tax evasion in high-profit service sectors

• Meet revenue targets set under economic reform commitments

Conclusion

The FBR’s decision to audit high-earning doctors and beauty parlours marks an aggressive step toward strengthening transparency and expanding Pakistan’s tax base. The authority is expected to begin issuing audit notices in the coming weeks.

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