QR Code Scam: Tea Seller Making 72L a Year

A viral Twitter post has stirred up a debate about tax fairness in India. The post talks about a tea stall making ₹20,000 a day, which adds up to ₹72 lakh a year. The stall owner uses 4 to 5 QR codes to accept payments, avoiding taxes.

The post questions why the government isn’t cracking down on these practices while using advanced technologies to track salaried taxpayers. The frustration is clear: why target the salaried class while turning a blind eye to smaller businesses?

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On one side, the argument against the government is strong. Many people feel the government is unfairly focusing on salaried taxpayers while ignoring the huge tax evasion happening in informal businesses, like tea stalls.

These businesses often avoid paying taxes by splitting their income across multiple QR codes and using cash payments. The government’s inaction in this area has caused a sense of unfairness, as salaried employees bear the brunt of the tax burden.

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On the other hand, some argue that the government already has ways to track income through bank deposits, expenses, and investments.

The issue is that catching cash-based businesses is more difficult, especially when businesses use systems like hawala to move money around. The real problem, they say, is not with the tax burden, but with the lack of a system to catch these evasions.

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While it’s understandable to be frustrated, the bigger issue is the need for the government to close these loopholes and create a system that’s fair for everyone. Whether salaried or self-employed. It’s high time to ensure fairness across the board.