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To check corruption PM Narendra Modi today said the Income-Tax Department will introduce a system of online scrutiny of income tax returns and modify the performance appraisals of officials. "When fully implemented, these changes, namely online scrutiny, and changes in performance appraisal will have transformative potential," Modi highlighted. Check out the top 5 points made by PM Modi to help tax payers: (Express photo)
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2. "I have also instructed that the performance appraisal system for Income-Tax Officers be changed. The appraisal should reflect, whether or not the officer's orders and assessments have been upheld on appeal. This will deter corruption and also motivate officers to pass correct orders," Narendra Modi said at the 6th Delhi Economic Conclave here. (Express photo)
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3. The I-T department, he said, will move to a system where not only income tax returns but also scrutiny is done without having to go to the tax office. (Reuters)
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4. "Queries could be raised and answered online or by email. There should be a visible electronic trail of what is pending with whom, where, and for how long. This is being piloted in five big cities," Narendra Modi said. (Express photo)
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5. PM Modi said the online filing of income tax returns now covers 85 per cent of all tax returns and this year the Income Tax Department has introduced e-verification using Aadhaar. Over four million taxpayers made use of this facility. (PTI)
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