Asia Pacific Taxpayer Association Meeting

We are pleased to share highlights from our recent international engagement aimed at strengthening taxpayer advocacy and collaboration across regions.

On 31st March, we organised a virtual meeting with members of the Asia Pacific Taxpayers Union (APTU), focusing on regional cooperation and taxpayer advocacy.

The session focused on the growth, structure, and impact of taxpayer associations in different countries, fostering valuable exchange of ideas and best practices.

The meeting featured participation from distinguished representatives across the globe, including Mr. Pete Sepp (Washington, DC), Mr. Bjorn Tarras Wahlberg (President, APTU, Bangkok), Mr. Jordan William (New Zealand), Mr. Gia Jandieri (Georgia), who shared his presentation via email, Mr. Raymond Ho, Mr. Fengjiang Liu, (China), Mr. Kenneth, and Mr. R. Shantha Kumar (India).

During the discussion, each participant shared perspectives on how taxpayer organizations operate in their respective countries, highlighting their progress, challenges, and strategies for growth. A key focus was on enhancing engagement with taxpayers and promoting awareness about their rights and responsibilities.

Representing India, Mr. Shanthakumar emphasized the work of the India Taxpayer Association, outlining its core activities such as advocacy initiatives, organizing events, and actively reaching out to taxpayers. He also highlighted the importance of educating citizens on the benefits and responsibilities associated with being a taxpayer, reinforcing the association’s commitment to transparency and public awareness.

This meeting marks an important step toward building stronger international cooperation and learning from global experiences to further empower taxpayers in India.

We look forward to continued collaboration and bringing more such updates to our community.

— India Taxpayer Association