15) Transparent Taxation -- Honoring the honest

Question 1

Who has launched this platform ?

Answer 1

PM

Question 2

Aim ?

Answer 2

To bring transparency in income tax systems and empower taxpayers

Question 3

Features ?

Answer 3

Faceless assessment
Faceless appeal
Taxpayer charter

Question 4

How does Faceless Assessment work and help ?

Answer 4

1) Eliminates the interface between the taxpayer and the income tax dept
2) There will be no need for the taxpayer to visit the income tax office or the officer
3) Selection of taxpayer is made through AI
4) This system also abolishes Territorial jurisdiction

Question 5

How does Faceless Appeal work and help ?

Answer 5

1) Under this, appeals will be randomly allotted to any officer in the country. The identity of the officer deciding the appeal will remain unknown
2) The taxpayer will also not be required to visit the income tax officer or the officer and the appellate decision will be team based and reviewed

Question 6

What is Taxpayer Charter ?

Answer 6

This outlines the rights and responsibilities of both tax officers and tax payers