Nepal Taxpayer Incentive Gift Program 2083: How to Join Lucky Draw & Win Rs 10 Lakh

Win cash prizes up to Rs 10 Lakhs in Nepal Taxpayer Incentive Program 2083. Learn eligibility, eligible bills, and IRD coupon registration.

The Government of Nepal and the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) launched the Taxpayer Incentive Gift Program 2083 (करदाता प्रोत्साहन उपहार कार्यक्रम) on Shrawan 1, 2083. Designed to curb tax evasion and build a strong billing culture, this state-backed scheme converts everyday retail purchases into lucky draw entries with daily cash rewards of Rs 1 Lakh and a fortnightly bumper prize of Rs 10 Lakhs.

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If you make retail purchases in Nepal, here is the complete guide on eligibility, registration methods, tax rules.

Program Overview

Feature	Details
Official Name	Taxpayer Incentive Gift Program Procedure, 2083
Governing Body	Inland Revenue Department (IRD), Ministry of Finance
Effective Date	Shrawan 1, 2083 BS
Minimum Purchase	Above Rs 100 in a single bill
Draw Dates	1st and 16th of every Nepalese month
Official Portal	prize.ird.gov.np

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Prize Money and Tax Structure

The automated electronic draw selects 32 total winners per month. Under Section 88A of the Income Tax Act 2058, a 25% Windfall Gains Tax (आकस्मिक लाभ कर) is deducted at source before depositing the net prize amount into the winner's bank account.

Prize Category	Winner Count	Gross Prize Amount	25% Windfall Tax	Net Cash Received
Daily Prize	1 Winner / Day (30 / Month)	Rs 1,33,334	Rs 33,334	Rs 1,00,000
Bumper Prize	1 Winner / 15 Days (2 / Month)	Rs 10,00,000	Rs 2,50,000	Rs 7,50,000

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Eligibility Criteria

To enter the lucky draw, participants must fulfill all four conditions:

1. Natural Person: Purchases must be for personal consumption within Nepal. Corporate entities and commercial buyers are excluded.
2. Transaction Threshold: The invoice total must be greater than Rs 100.
3. Registered Merchant: The bill must come from a business carrying a valid Permanent Account Number (PAN) or Value Added Tax (VAT) registration.
4. Personal PAN: The buyer must possess a personal Permanent Account Number (Personal PAN) to register cash receipts and claim rewards.

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Ineligible Bills (Excluded Purchases)

The IRD explicitly rejects the following billing types:

• Invoices issued in the name of a business, government office, or public institution.
• Utility bills (Electricity, Landline/Mobile recharge, and Internet service).
• Public transportation fares, vehicle rentals, and airfare tickets.
• Purchases made from unregistered sellers or transferred via a vendor's personal QR code instead of a Merchant QR.

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How to Register Bills and Get Lucky Draw Coupons

Method 1: Digital Payment (Automated Entry)

When paying via Fonepay QR, NepalPay, eSewa, Khalti, Connect IPS, or Mobile Banking, transaction data streams straight to the IRD database.

• The payment app generates your lucky draw coupon automatically.
• You can check generated coupons inside the "Taxpayer Incentive Program" tab in your banking or wallet app.

Method 2: Cash Payment (Manual Registration)

For cash payments, obtain a physical PAN/VAT bill and register it on the government's official portal:

1. Visit prize.ird.gov.np.
2. Select Bill Registration (बिल दर्ता).
3. Enter the Seller PAN, Invoice Number, Date, Total Amount, and your Personal PAN.
4. Submit to create your official entry coupon.

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How Prize Claims Work

If your coupon wins, visit the nearest Inland Revenue Office (IRO) within 15 days of the result announcement with these documents:

1. Original Invoice/Bill Receipt
2. Personal ID (Citizenship Card, National ID, or Passport)
3. Personal PAN Number
4. Bank Account Details

Unclaimed prizes past the 15-day window are transferred to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund.

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Smart Tips to Increase Your Winning Chances

• Make Multiple Small Transactions: Every unique eligible bill above Rs 100 generates one coupon entry. Ten separate transactions of Rs 200 yield 10 coupons, whereas a single purchase of Rs 2,000 yields only 1 coupon.
• Always Pay via Merchant QR: Ensure you scan a commercial Merchant QR code rather than a personal QR code to guarantee immediate, automatic entry into the draw.
• Keep Physical Bills Safe: Even if a transaction registers digitally, hold on to the original purchase receipt, you will need it to verify ownership if you win.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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• Is a Personal PAN mandatory to enter the Taxpayer Lucky Draw?
• You need a Personal PAN to register cash bills online and receive prize money. You can generate a Personal PAN for free within a few minutes using the Nagarik App or the official IRD portal.
• Does spending more money increase my chances of winning?
• No. Every qualifying bill above Rs 100 generates 1 coupon entry, regardless of whether the bill is Rs 200 or Rs 50,000. Splitting purchases across multiple transactions above Rs 100 generates more coupons and improves your odds.
• Can I register the same bill multiple times?
• No. The IRD system accepts each invoice number and PAN combination only once. Submitting fraudulent or duplicate entries risks disqualification and legal penalties.
• How are winners notified?
• Results are published on the 1st and 16th of each month on the IRD portal (prize.ird.gov.np), official social media channels, and inside participating wallet apps like eSewa and Khalti.