<h1>Finance Minister Reviews CBDT Strategies: Expand Taxpayer Base, Resolve Cases, Boost Compliance; Income Tax to GDP Ratio Up.</h1> The Union Finance Minister chaired a review meeting with the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), focusing on expanding the taxpayer base, resolving pending disciplinary cases, and processing applications for exemptions under the Income Tax Act. The meeting highlighted the impact of new data sources and TDS codes, which have significantly increased reported transactions and unique deductees. The Personal Income Tax to GDP ratio has also risen from 2.11 in FY 2014-15 to 2.94 in FY 2021-22. The Minister urged prompt resolution of pending cases and emphasized enhancing taxpayer awareness and compliance with direct tax laws.