Govt taking steps to simplify taxation; curb harassment of honest taxpayers: FM

NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the Government is taking various steps to simplify taxation system and eliminate harassment of honest taxpayers.

Addressing an event organised by Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), the Finance Minister said the Government is open to suggestions for the betterment of GST filing system.

Based on suggestions received from various stakeholders, the Government is taking steps towards simplification of taxation system, she added.

In a bid to curb harassment of taxpayers, she said, a faceless e-assessment scheme was launched in October to eliminate interface between an assessing officer and a taxpayer. (AGENCIES)

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