The Economic Times

Rs 119 crore recovered from wrong HRA tax deduction claims, 25000 filed revised ITRs to declare Rs 1000 crore foreign income; Heres how Nudge campaign works

India's tax collection saw a major boost through data-driven nudges. The NUDGE initiative guided taxpayers to correct claims, leading to over Rs 119 crore additional tax from HRA. Foreign asset declarations and 80GGC donations also increased significantly. This approach promotes voluntary compliance, reducing friction and litigation for a more efficient tax system.