Outreach programme for taxpayers held in Bishnupur
Source: The Sangai Express / DIO

Bishnupur, May 19 2022: Income Tax Department, North East Region, Imphal organised an outreach programme for tax payers at INA Hall, Moirang in Bishnupur today.

The outreach programme was held under the aegis of "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and North East Region Converses" on the topic 'Importance of Paying Taxes and Ease of Tax Compliance' .

Ng Joseph Gangte, IRS, Addl Commissioner of Income Tax, Range, Imphal stressing on the importance of paying taxes stated that the development of a country is determined by the number of taxpayers.

It is through the taxes collected that the government is able to provide basic facilities for the citizens of the country.

He also said that the achievement in collection of 100 crores income tax in the State during the last financial year is an indication that the State is able to contribute towards the cause of nation building.

Outreach programme for taxpayers held in Bishnupur

Joseph Gangte while informing the new provisions under Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) mentioned that income from transfer of virtual digital assets or crypto currencies is taxable at 30 percent from April 2022.He urged the gathering to be ambassadors in contributing to the development of the country by regularly paying tax.

Laishram Ramcharan Singh, Income Tax Officer, Ward-1, Imphal gave a PowerPoint presentation on "Importance of Paying Taxes and Ease of Tax Compliance" for salaried as well as non-salaried tax payers.

During the presentation on duties of tax payers and DDOs, he stated that it is the duty of the tax payer to extend full cooperation to the IT department and comply with tax laws and regulations by paying tax timely and accurately.

Speaking on the occasion, L Ratankumar Singh, Treasury Officer, Bishnupur highlighted the importance of paying income taxes and timely filing of return.

He opined that the outreach programme will be immensely useful for creating awareness among the officials and DDOs of the district on filing of income tax returns.

During the programme, recipient of Dr Ambedkar National Award 2021 for Art & Culture, Neha Yumkhaibam; septuagenarian Landuanlung Kamei, who single handedly planted more than 2 kms of marigold flower along the Old Cachar Road in Bishnupur to Khoupum area and cyclist and social activist Philem Rohan Singh, were among the 11 distinguished personalities felicitated for their contributions in various fields.

Government and PSU Officials, entrepreneurs and students participated in the programme.