Chandigarh, July 18, 2013 : The Executive Members of ICAI, Chandigarh Chapter met Dr. Sudha Sharma, Chairperson, Central Board of Direct Taxes who was in city very first time after assuming charge in June 2013. A delegation of Chartered Accountants led by CA Krishan Joshi, Chairman, ICAI had a meeting with her in the presence of Sh. Jaspal Singh, Chief Commissioner of Income tax, Chandigarh and other officers of the Income tax Department.
ICAI honoured the Chairperson, CBDT and also submitted a memorandum, wherein the CA Branch gave its suggestions for simplification of the tax procedures and e-filing portal of the Income tax Department. CA Krishan Joshi, Chairman, Chandigarh Branch assured the CBDT Chairperson that the CA Fraternity, being the largest professional body, is committed to ensure cent percent compliance of the Income tax law and increase the tax collections as well as tax payer base, by encouraging their clients to pay their taxes honestly & timely.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Sudha Sharma emphasized that with computerization & restructuring of the income tax department, it would become easier for the officers to nab dishonest assessees and stringent actions are proposed for such tax evaders.