The Taxpayers Lounge set-up by the Income Tax Department at India International Trade Fair (IITF)-2014, was inaugurated by Smt. Anita Kapur, Chairperson, CBDT, at Pragati Maidan here today. The inauguration was attended by Shri Arun Kumar Jain, Member (Revenue), CBDT and senior officers of the Department. The Lounge is a major step by the Department to generate awareness in the public about the various taxpayer-friendly initiatives taken by the Department. Through the Taxpayers Lounge, various taxpayer services including e-filing of returns, viewing of tax credit through 26AS, applications for PAN and services of Tax Return Preparers are being showcased to the public. This years Lounge has been designed keeping in mind the theme of IITF 2014 i.e. Women Entrepreneurs along with the mantra of Make in India. The Lounge highlights the contribution of taxes and the Income Tax Department in nation building and also outlines the role of women in the growth and development of the nation. The Swachh Bharat Mission launched by the Prime Minister of India is also a theme of the Lounge to create awareness amongst the public especially the youth. Activities to engage with school children and youth, who are potential taxpayers of the future, are also being organised in the Lounge to generate interest and awareness about taxation, importance of indigenization and cleanliness among others. ******
Posted on: Mon, 17 Nov 2014 04:45:28 +0000
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