Pay tax, get rewards from the government
A cup of tea with the state governor, priority check-in at the airport, passports on priority, dedicated toll lanes, airport lounge access — these are some of the rewards
that could be offered to exemplary taxpayers. The government is looking to put in place an incentive programme to reward and recognise honest taxpayers to encourage a
culture of compliance. A committee has been set up under Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) to draw up the scheme, a top official told ET.
With a number of deterrents having been put in place, the government feels there is a need to reward honest citizens as more people are filing income-tax returns.
The committee will look at reward programmes instituted in various countries and draw from the best practices, said the official.
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