33 taxpayers selected for rewards through lottery, two win Rs 1 million each
Summary
The government has selected 33 taxpayers through a monthly lottery reward program, with two winners receiving Rs 1 million each and 31 others receiving Rs 100,000 each. The Inland Revenue Department says the scheme is boosting invoice requests, improving transaction transparency, and helping curb tax evasion.
Key Points
- 33 taxpayers were selected in a lottery for the Bhadra taxpayer reward program, with two winners getting Rs 1 million each and 31 winners receiving Rs 100,000 each.
- The monthly lottery was held after floods in Rasuwa disrupted the regular fortnightly selection process.
- The Inland Revenue Department says the reward program encourages consumers to ask for invoices and helps make business transactions more transparent.
- Acting director general Janak Paudel said the department is increasing monitoring and awareness campaigns against businesses that refuse to issue invoices.
