<h1>CBDT Celebrates 161st Income Tax Day with Webinars, Tree Plantations, and Tributes to Officers Lost During Pandemic.</h1> The 161st Income Tax Day was marked by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) and its field offices across India with various activities, including webinars, tree plantation drives, and vaccination camps. The Union Finance Minister praised the Income Tax Department for implementing government reforms and simplifying procedures, while acknowledging taxpayers' contributions despite pandemic challenges. The Minister of State for Finance highlighted the shift to online processes and voluntary compliance. Other officials commended the department's adaptability, transparency, and COVID-19 relief efforts, while expressing condolences for officers lost during the pandemic and emphasizing the department's commitment to professionalism and taxpayer service.