A recent initiative for tax administration reform in Andhra Pradesh is:

Introduction of e-stamping
Faceless tax assessments
GST taxpayer helpdesks
Data analytics for compliance

The correct answer is: a) Introduction of e-stamping

E-stamping is a system of electronic registration of documents that is used to prevent fraud and ensure that all taxes are paid. It is a recent initiative for tax administration reform in Andhra Pradesh, and it has been very successful in reducing the number of tax evasion cases.

The other options are not recent initiatives for tax administration reform in Andhra Pradesh.

  • Faceless tax assessments are a system of tax assessment that is conducted without the taxpayer having to meet with a tax officer. This system is designed to make the tax assessment process more efficient and less time-consuming for taxpayers.
  • GST taxpayer helpdesks are a system of helpdesks that are available to taxpayers to provide them with assistance with GST-related issues. These helpdesks are staffed by trained professionals who can help taxpayers with a variety of issues, such as filing returns, paying taxes, and understanding the GST law.
  • Data analytics for compliance is a system of using data analytics to identify taxpayers who are at risk of non-compliance. This system is designed to help the government identify and address tax evasion cases more effectively.