In a proactive push to boost compliance ahead of the new assessment year, the Income Tax Department rolled out its NUDGE 2.0 outreach program in Indore today, zeroing in on accurate reporting of foreign assets and income in tax returns.

Commissioner of Income Tax (TDS) Bharti Singh and JCIT (TDS) Indore Sanjiv Kumar were present. The session—coordinated with Additional DIT (Investigation) Indore and JDIT (FAIU) Bhopal—drew a packed house of taxpayers, both in-person and virtually. Speakers, including JCIT Kumar, DDIT (Inv.) Rishi Kumar, ITO (TDS)-1 Priya Ranjan, and ITI Jai Shankar Jha, unpacked the intricacies of Schedules FA and FSI for AY 2025-26 with a crisp presentation.

Attendees got a hands-on roadmap: step-by-step filing tips, pitfalls to dodge—like sloppy disclosures on ESOPs and overseas stocks—and stark warnings on penalties for omissions. Queries flew thick and fast, especially around employee stock options and foreign equities, with experts fielding them on the spot to nods of approval.

The vibe? Electric and grateful. “The guidance was crystal clear—simple, thorough, and a game-changer,” one participant raved, echoing the crowd’s praise. Organizers jotted down sharp suggestions from the floor, signaling more tailored sessions ahead.

As the first stop on the CBDT’s nationwide list, this Indore kickoff underscores the department’s nudge toward seamless, error-free filings—potentially saving taxpayers headaches and hefty fines. Watch for more NUDGE stops rolling out soon.