PM says his govt changed perception that tax paid by citizens is squandered in corruption

economictimes.indiatimes.com:

Narendra Modi on Sunday asserted that his government has changed the perception that the tax paid by citizens is squandered in corruption and said the 16 per cent increase in the number of people filing income tax returns this year shows the growth of trust in the dispensation. Addressing an event at which he laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of 508 railway stations across the country via video conferencing, Modi said that people used to think for a long time that the taxes that they pay amount to nothing and their hard-earned money is squandered in corruption. «But our government has changed that thinking, people today feel that their money is being used for nation-building,» Modi said.

He said facilities are increasing and so is the Ease of Living. «Day and night work is going on to ensure that the problems you faced are not faced by your children,» the prime minister stressed. The trust in developmental works among tax paying people has increased and because of that the number of taxpayers is also going up, Modi said.

«There was a time when income of Rs 2 lakh was taxed in the country, look at Modi's guarantee that even an income up to Rs 7 lakh is not taxed today,» he said. Despite this, the Prime Minister said, the amount of income tax collected in the country is increasing. He said the number of people filing income tax returns has increased by 16 per cent this year which shows the growth of trust in the government and development taking place in the country.