cooperation to taxation authorities

[sunil gupta]

taxa officers ask for cooperation from our client under new direct tax code rates of incometax a cooperation surcharge should be introduced and it will solve problems for extending cooperation by our clients and we will be out of it c

AI Summary

Tax Officers Propose Cooperation Surcharge Under New Direct Tax Code; Concerns Raised About Corruption and Harassment Risks. Tax officers are seeking cooperation from clients under the new direct tax code, suggesting a cooperation surcharge to facilitate this. One participant humorously agrees, while another seeks advice on benefits for SEZ units. A contributor criticizes the expectation of cooperation from tax officials, suggesting that such surcharges would only increase corruption and harassment. They argue that these charges do not ensure genuine cooperation but rather serve to avoid harassment, as there are few penalties for misconduct by public servants. High assessments are common and often reduced, indicating systemic issues within the tax authorities.