LET US SHARE – CBDT's PR Exercise
Yesterday, the Minister Of State for Finance, Palanimanikkam released a book “let us share”, a publication of the Income Tax Department. The ITD's attempt in sharing its experience with the public for the first time is in tune with the philosophy underlying the Right to Information Act, i.e. transparency and openness. Through this compilation, which portrays many facets of its work, the ITD also seeks to foster partnership with the public for better appreciation and compliance of tax laws and its fight against tax evasion.
The emphasis on taxpayer services reflects the changing role of the ITD from an exclusive enforcement agency to a quality service provider. Through “Let us Share”, the department hopes to raise the bar in its journey towards excellence and seek the co-operation of the discerning public in its endeavours.
A new web site with URL http://incometaxindiapr.gov.in was also launched on the occasion. The web site, apart from providing linkages of use to taxpayers in an organized manner, contains latest publications in the taxpayer-education series on filing of tax returns, taxation of salaries, valuation of perquisites, computation of house property income and capital gains, and booklets on TDS and FBT , which can be downloaded free.
DDT tried to access the site repeatedly, but it was not available. Try, try, try – you may succeed.
See also our CobWeb today.