Income Tax Department has launched a new website named ‘Kar Saathi’

Income Tax Department has launched a new website named ‘Kar Saathi’

¨     Income Tax Department has launched a new website named ‘Kar Saathi’.

¨  The objective of this platform is to simplify tax-related processes. It has been designed to make tax filing even easier for users.

¨ This website improves access to tax-related information. It consolidates all information pertaining to direct taxes onto a single platform.

¨     An AI-powered assistant, also named ‘Kar Saathi’, has been introduced as well.

¨  This tool assists users with tax-related queries. It also guides users through various procedures. This AI assistant is available 24×7.

¨     This initiative is part of a broader modernization effort. It reflects the government's focus on technology-driven services.

¨     Ravi Agarwal, Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), spoke about this initiative during the launch of ‘PRARAMBH’.

¨    ‘PRARAMBH’ is an outreach program focused on tax reforms. It facilitates the transition towards the ‘Income Tax Act, 2025’.

¨   The full name of ‘PRARAMBH’ is ‘Policy Reform and Responsible Action for Mission Viksit Bharat’.

¨    These reforms prioritize simplification and clarity. The number of rules has been reduced from 510 to 333, and the number of forms has been cut from 399 to 190.

¨     These changes will make compliance with regulations even easier.