Benapole Customs moves to stop tax evasion

Benapole Customs House has formed an Investigation, Research and Management (IRM) unit to play an effective role in preserving and securing revenue.

Benapole Customs Commissioner issued an office order in this regard on Monday. IRM officers will be considered to be on duty for 24 hours, reports UNB.

The IRM will uncover the nature, tactics and information of various types of customs evasion related to import and export activities, preventing illegal activities and suppressing smuggling, according to official documents.

Various steps have been taken by the Customs House recently to create a taxpayer-friendly environment.

This IRM Benapole will collect information through audits, investigations and research, review the information, take effective initiatives to prevent revenue evasion, and inform the Commissioner of the progress in this regard.