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India has seen a remarkable rise in high-income individual income tax return (ITR) filings, with over 2.38 lakh taxpayers reporting incomes above ₹1 crore in the first half of the current fiscal year (April-September 2023). This 41% surge, as per data from the Income Tax Department's e-filing portal, reflects a strengthening economic landscape and heightened tax compliance driven by technological advancements. Economic Growth and Technology Driving Compliance The steady climb in crorepati ta
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FAQ :
Over 2.38 lakh individuals reported an income of ₹1 crore or more in the first half of the current fiscal year (April-September 2023).
There has been a 41% surge in the number of tax filers reporting an income of ₹1 crore or more.
The rise is attributed to economic growth, buoyant capital markets, technological advancements in tax compliance, and a higher direct tax-to-GDP ratio.
Advanced technologies, including AI, are used to match declared incomes with data from banks and financial institutions, discouraging tax evasion and promoting compliance.
The direct tax-to-GDP ratio has reached a 24-year high of 6.64% for FY 2023-24.
Yes, experts predict further increases in the number of crorepati filers, especially as tax awareness and enforcement improve.
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