CBDT clarifies no report on taxation was asked from IRS officers amidst COVID-19



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The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued a clarification stating that it did not request any report from IRS officers concerning taxation strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic. A report circulating on social media, offering suggestions for revenue generation, was released without official authorisation. The CBDT has announced an inquiry into the IRS officers involved for violating conduct rules by sharing personal views publicly.

CBDT clarified that it never asked for a report from the IRS officers regarding taxation matters that isbeing circulated on Social Media. The Department also said that the IRS Officers didnt seek the permission of any sought before releasing such a report in the public space and an inquiry will be initiated against them. The report included various suggestions on how the government can generate revenue out of taxes amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. Here is the official message from the Income Tax De
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FAQ :

No, the CBDT has unequivocally stated that it never asked the IRS Association or any officers to prepare such a report.

The report contained suggestions from some IRS officers on how the government could generate revenue through taxes amidst the COVID-19 outbreak.

No, the officers did not seek permission from any authority before releasing their personal views and suggestions into the public domain.

The CBDT has stated that a necessary inquiry is being initiated against the officers for violating extant Conduct Rules.

No, the CBDT has reiterated that the report does not reflect the official views of the CBDT or the Ministry of Finance in any manner.




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