How Nepal’s tax lottery works—and how a Rs250 purchase won Rs1 million

The government of Nepal has launched a taxpayer incentive programme aimed at increasing fiscal transparency and tax compliance. By incentivizing consumers to request official bills for their purchases, the initiative seeks to ensure businesses accurately report sales and tax liabilities while simultaneously promoting the adoption of digital payment methods.

As part of this effort, the programme includes a lottery system that rewards participants for their compliance. The effectiveness of this incentive was recently highlighted when a consumer secured a prize of Rs1 million following a purchase of Rs250, demonstrating the potential benefits for individuals who engage with the government's formal billing system.