Bhubaneswar, November 9: The Income Tax Department organised an outreach programme on the Foreign Assets of Small Taxpayers – Disclosure Scheme (FAST-DS), 2026, under the charge of the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-1, Bhubaneswar, recently here.

The programme was held at the Kalinga Multipurpose Digital Hall, Aayakar Bhawan on November 6 and witnessed the participation of more than 80 professionals, including Chartered Accountants, Cost Accountants and tax practitioners.

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The initiative aimed at creating awareness about FAST-DS 2026 and promoting a better understanding of the scheme among stakeholders. During the programme, various provisions and key aspects of the scheme were explained through a detailed visual presentation.

An interactive question-and-answer session was also organised, during which participants raised queries and sought clarifications on issues relating to the scheme. The queries were addressed by the resource persons, helping participants gain greater clarity about its provisions and applicability.

The programme witnessed active participation and enthusiastic engagement from the attendees. The Income Tax Department's outreach initiative was aimed at strengthening awareness among tax professionals and encouraging wider understanding of the disclosure scheme.