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Nirmala Sitharaman’s Initiative: A Closer Look at Taxpayer Compliance

<h2 class&equals;"wp-block-heading">Nirmala Sitharaman&&num;8217&semi;s &&num;8216&semi;Nudge&&num;8217&semi; to Taxpayers<&sol;h2>&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>In a recent announcement&comma; Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the importance of transparency and compliance among taxpayers in India&period; Her initiative has resulted in significant progress&comma; prompting over ₹30&comma;000 crore to be added to the exchequer&period; This move comes in light of the scrutiny surrounding foreign assets held by Indian taxpayers&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;<h2 class&equals;"wp-block-heading">Tax Returns Revised&colon; A Surprising Outcome<&sol;h2>&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>The revised tax returns show a remarkable increase in compliance&period; Out of 19&comma;501 taxpayers&comma; 11&comma;162 took action by revising their returns and completing the Schedule of Foreign Assets form&period; This not only demonstrates a growing awareness of tax obligations but also highlights Sitharaman’s effective communication with taxpayers&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;<h2 class&equals;"wp-block-heading">Foreign Assets Disclosed&colon; A New Financial Perspective<&sol;h2>&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>The taxpayers collectively declared foreign assets totaling ₹11&comma;259&period;29 crores&comma; along with a foreign income of ₹154&period;42 crores&period; This disclosure not only uplifts the tax collection revenue but also paves the way for greater financial accountability among taxpayers&period; Sitharaman&&num;8217&semi;s commitment to nudge individuals towards compliance can potentially transform the Indian tax landscape&comma; fostering a culture of transparency and trust&period;<&sol;p>


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