- The Ministry of Finance has introduced initiatives to simplify income tax and GST for small taxpayers.
- These measures aim to ease tax filing, reduce complexities, and encourage compliance.
- Multiple modes for filing Income Tax Returns are now available, including online, offline, and Excel utilities.
- Pre-filled data in ITR forms includes income details and tax payments.
- The GST portal now features an auto-generated return and allows amendments for current tax periods.
- The composition scheme threshold under GST has increased to 1.5 crore, excluding certain states.
- Digital payment options like UPI and IMPS are now available for GST payments.
- Mandatory registration for intra-state supply through e-commerce operators has been conditionally waived.
- Fast-tracking of application approvals is in place, with Aadhaar-authenticated applications approved within seven days.
- 457 Aaykar Seva Kendras have been established for tax-related support.
- Taxpayers’ hubs in smaller cities aim to boost tax literacy and compliance.
- Instructional videos are available on the Income Tax Department’s YouTube channel to assist taxpayers.
Source: a2ztaxcorp.net
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