<h1>Finance Minister Highlights Timely Tax Payments; CBDT Awards Certificates of Appreciation to 8.43 Lakh Taxpayers.</h1> The Finance Minister emphasized the importance of timely tax payments and acknowledged taxpayers' contributions to nation-building. Certificates of appreciation were issued to select taxpayers by the Central Board of Taxes (CBDT) for prompt tax payments and filing. This initiative aims to foster a positive attitude towards tax compliance. Certificates are categorized based on tax contributions: Platinum (Rs. 1 Crore and above), Gold (Rs. 50 Lakh to Rs. 1 Crore), Silver (Rs. 10 Lakh to Rs. 50 Lakh), and Bronze (Rs. 1 Lakh to Rs. 10 Lakh). Approximately 8.43 lakh taxpayers will receive these acknowledgments, encouraging timely e-filing and verification of tax returns.