<h1>Finance Minister Confident of Surpassing 2014-15 Direct Tax Target; Stresses Ethical Standards and Tackling Black Money.</h1> The Union Finance Minister expressed confidence that the revenue targets for Direct Taxes for the financial year 2014-15, set at Rs. 7,36,221 crore, would be surpassed. He emphasized the need for Income Tax Department officers to maintain high ethical standards and focus on uncovering domestic black money. The Finance Minister highlighted the dual role of officers in achieving tax targets and facilitating taxpayers. The conference, attended by senior tax officials, discussed innovative strategies to meet revenue goals, reduce tax arrears, and minimize litigation. The Chairman of CBDT noted the significant growth in Direct Tax collections over the past decade and outlined various measures to enhance revenue and taxpayer services.