Current context: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) will celebrate the 159th Income Tax Day i.e. Aaykar Diwas on 24th July 2019.
a. 21st July
b. 23rd August
c. 24th July
d. 25th July
- Income Tax was first introduced on 24th July 1860 in India by Sir James Wilson.
- It was to compensate for the losses incurred by the British regime during the first war of independence i.e. Revolt of 1857 against British Rule.
- From that day 24th July is observed as the Income Tax Day every year.
- The week preceding the Aaykar Diwas 2019 has been marked by various activities like organising a grievance redressal week to help redress pending grievances of the taxpayers, Digital kiosk having digital display was also set up in certain stations to improve taxpayer services.
- The department will also launch a “Kardaata e-Sahyog Abhiyaan” which will assist and support taxpayers in enabling them to e-file their returns and discharge other tax-related obligations.
- The event will include the release of the e-journal, departmental publications, and publicity kit for outreach programmes.
Question:
Q.1 The Income Tax Day is celebrated in India on?a. 21st July
b. 23rd August
c. 24th July
d. 25th July
