ClearTax & Microsoft Simplify Tax Filing for Gig Workers via WhatsApp
By Rediff Money Desk, New Delhi Aug 28, 2024 14:04
ClearTax and Microsoft partner to launch a WhatsApp-based tax filing solution for gig workers in India. The service aims to simplify tax filing and provide economic benefits to gig workers.
![ClearTax & Microsoft Simplify Tax Filing for Gig Workers via WhatsApp](https://im.rediff.com/money/2020/nov/17gig-workers.jpg)
Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com
New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI) Online tax-filing platform ClearTax on Wednesday said it has partnered with Microsoft to develop a simplified solution that allows gig workers across India to file their taxes through WhatsApp.
ClearTax has used Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service to develop a user-friendly solution that allows gig workers to file their taxes via WhatsApp, according to a statement.
"The impact of this (initiative) has been swift and substantial. In just 5 weeks of launch, nearly 98,000 gig workers have been able to file their taxes with this new system. Moreover, all these individuals are set to receive several immediate economic benefits of this simplified scheme," the statement said.
The Bengaluru-based firm plans to further extend this service to employers, enabling them to assist their blue-collar employees with tax filing and TDS refund claims, it added.
"By making tax payment as easy as WhatsApp messaging, we're not just providing short-term relief -- we're expediting the long-term national objective of financial inclusion on a larger scale," ClearTax co-founder Archit Gupta said.
ClearTax has used Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service to develop a user-friendly solution that allows gig workers to file their taxes via WhatsApp, according to a statement.
"The impact of this (initiative) has been swift and substantial. In just 5 weeks of launch, nearly 98,000 gig workers have been able to file their taxes with this new system. Moreover, all these individuals are set to receive several immediate economic benefits of this simplified scheme," the statement said.
The Bengaluru-based firm plans to further extend this service to employers, enabling them to assist their blue-collar employees with tax filing and TDS refund claims, it added.
"By making tax payment as easy as WhatsApp messaging, we're not just providing short-term relief -- we're expediting the long-term national objective of financial inclusion on a larger scale," ClearTax co-founder Archit Gupta said.
Source: PTI
Read More On:
DISCLAIMER - This article is from a syndicated feed. The original source is responsible for accuracy, views & content ownership. Views expressed may not reflect those of rediff.com India Limited.
You May Like To Read
TODAY'S MOST TRADED COMPANIES
- Company Name
- Price
- Volume
- Vodafone Idea L
- 15.63 ( -4.17)
- 51716103
- Srestha Finvest
- 1.94 ( -1.02)
- 39556969
- Inventure Growth & S
- 2.47 ( -19.81)
- 31916723
- Genpharmasec Ltd
- 3.51 ( -4.88)
- 21009955
- GTL Infrastructure
- 2.68 ( -0.37)
- 16825789
MORE NEWS
![South Africa to...](https://im.rediff.com/80-80/money/2016/sep/13power.jpg)
South Africa to Learn from India's Rural...
South Africa's Deputy President highlights India's success in rural electrification and...
![Pakistan Economy...](https://im.rediff.com/80-80/money/2022/jul/28pak-economy.jpg)
Pakistan Economy Stabilizing: PM Shehbaz Sharif
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the economy is moving towards...
![Royal Enfield...](https://im.rediff.com/80-80/money/2016/aug/10enfield.jpg)
Royal Enfield Sales Dip 5% in August - PTI
Royal Enfield reported a 5% decline in total sales in August, with domestic sales...