Taxpayers’ Lounge at IITF 2023: CBDT Introduces Interactive Tax Education for All Ages - News

Nitin Gupta, Chairman, Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), inaugurated the Taxpayers’ Lounge at the 42nd India International Trade Fair in New Delhi. In line with the IITF’s theme, ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam-United by Trade’, the lounge, designed to raise awareness about Income Tax Department services, showcases initiatives in digitalization, transparent taxation, e-PAN, e-filing, and online grievance redressal. 
Gupta released three digital comic books featuring the ‘Motu Patlu’ series developed by CBDT, aiming to simplify income tax concepts for young readers.
The lounge features an interactive children’s corner with comic books, board games, virtual reality games, and the ‘Aaycar’ game. Activities like Nukkad Natak, quiz shows, magic shows, and drawing and painting competitions focusing on taxation and nation-building are scheduled. 
With services ranging from PAN assistance to international taxation initiatives, the lounge serves as an educational and interactive platform for taxpayers. The event organized by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) is open until November 27 at Hall No 5, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.