Finance Minister Advocates Simpler Tax Notices

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged tax officers to use simpler language in their notices and letters to taxpayers. Speaking at the 165th Income Tax Day, she emphasized the importance of fairness and encouraged voluntary compliance while avoiding heavy-handed tactics.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has called on tax officers to simplify their communications with taxpayers, urging the use of clearer language in notices and letters.

Speaking at the 165th Income Tax Day celebrations, Sitharaman stressed the need for fairness and friendliness in the faceless tax regime.

She emphasized that tax notices should be free of intimidation and clearly detail the reasons for their issuance. Furthermore, she highlighted the need for swift refund processes and proportionate actions.

(With inputs from agencies.)