<h1>Finance Minister Praises Income-Tax Department for Reforms, E-Governance, and Pandemic Response on 160th Income Tax Day.</h1> The Finance Minister commended the Income-Tax Department on its 160th Income Tax Day for its taxpayer-friendly reforms and responsiveness during the pandemic. She highlighted initiatives like a simpler tax regime and reduced corporate tax rates to support domestic manufacturing. The Minister of State for Finance praised the department's efforts in e-governance and dispute resolution. The Finance Secretary acknowledged the department's balance between enforcement and service, noting transparency measures like faceless assessments. The CBDT Chairman lauded the department's pandemic response and commitment to improving taxpayer compliance and inclusiveness.