PM Modi unveils faceless tax scrutiny; faceless appeals service to start from Sept 25

The tax system may be becoming faceless but it will give the tax-payer a feeling of fairness and fearlessness: Prime Minister @narendramodi #HonoringTheHonest pic.twitter.com/IJFEFGN0fM

"Effort is to make tax system seamless, painless and faceless... honest taxpayer plays an important role in nation development," he said.

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Talking about paying taxes and responsibilities of taxpayers, the PM said while it is the responsibility of tax officers to deal with taxpayers with dignity, people should also consider paying taxes as their responsibility.

The PM said India is among nations with the lowest corporate tax and that for the government, reform means it should be based on policy and be holistic.

Take a look to know how the Government is widening the Tax Base to provide more Tax Compliance and Progress. #HonoringTheHonest
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"In the past six years, India has witnessed the evolution of a new governance model in tax administration. We have decreased complexity, taxes, litigation, and increased transparency, tax compliance, and trust on the taxpayer," he said.

Saying that people were becoming aware of paying their due taxes, the PM said in 2012-13, 0.94% of all tax returns were scrutinised. In 2018-19, this figure came down to 0.26%. "This means, case scrutiny has reduced about four times," he said.

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