Taxnet 2.0: Enhancing taxpayers' experience with new digital infrastructure

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has awarded the Taxnet 2.0 project to Bharti-Airtel, aiming to significantly improve the taxpayer experience. This initiative, led by the Sunil Mittal-led telecom giant, will provide the Income Tax Department with enhanced network connectivity, facility management services, and video conferencing capabilities.

Key Features and Improvements of Taxnet 2.0:

Enhanced Security: The project will bolster the security of the Income Tax Department portal, ensuring sensitive data protection and user privacy with state-of-the-art technology.

Revamped Network System: The new infrastructure will enhance the department’s network, offering a high-performance user experience with better security.

Improved Reliability: Consistent service delivery across India will enhance the reliability of the department’s services.

Seamless Connectivity: Users will benefit from smooth and uninterrupted access to the Income Tax Department’s services.

Enhanced Tax Services: Both citizens and businesses will experience improved tax services.

Robust Network Connectivity Platform: The implementation of Taxnet 2.0 will provide the Income Tax Department with a reliable and efficient network connectivity platform.

This project marks a significant advancement over the current Taxnet 1.0, addressing recent issues taxpayers faced, such as discrepancies between Form 26AS and AIS (Annual Information Statement) data.

With Taxnet 2.0, taxpayers can look forward to a more secure, reliable, and efficient tax filing experience.