Nepal Taxpayer Incentive Prize — First 16 Winners Announced Today (Shrawan 22, 2083 / August 7, 2026)
⚡ Quick Answer — Today’s Taxpayer Prize Result
Nepal’s Inland Revenue Department (IRD) announced the first taxpayer incentive prize draw results on August 7, 2026 (Shrawan 22, 2083). The first phase covers Shrawan 1–15 (July 17–31, 2026) with 1,082,622 eligible entries. 16 total winners announced: 15 daily winners receiving रू 1,00,000 each (net after 25% tax) + 1 bumper prize winner receiving रू 7,50,000 (net after 25% tax from gross रू 10,00,000). Winners notified via SMS and email. Full winner list at prize.ird.gov.np. Winners must claim within 15 days at their nearest Inland Revenue Office.
16 Nepalis Just Won रू 1 Lakh to रू 7.5 Lakh for Shopping with a Bill
Nepal’s most talked-about government program delivered its first results today. From 1,082,622 eligible transactions made between Shrawan 1–15 by ordinary Nepali consumers — 16 winners were selected in a fully automated electronic draw. This is the first of many: the program runs every 15 days, indefinitely, for the entire fiscal year 2083/84.
Are You One of Today’s Winners?
IRD publishes the official winner list at prize.ird.gov.np immediately after the announcement. Your name, lottery ticket number, and transaction details will appear there if you won. Winners are also notified directly via the mobile number and email registered with their PAN account.
What you need to check: Your lottery ticket number (found in prize.ird.gov.np after you logged your bill or completed a QR transaction) OR your registered mobile number/email for the SMS/email notification.
🔍 Check Winner List at prize.ird.gov.np →💰 Phase 1 Prize Structure — Shrawan 1–15, 2083
| Prize Type | Winners | Gross Amount | Tax (25%) | Net Amount You Receive | Covers Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Prize | 15 winners | रू 1,33,334 | रू 33,334 | रू 1,00,000 (1 Lakh) | Shrawan 1 to 15 (1 winner per day) |
| Bumper Prize | 1 winner | रू 10,00,000 | रू 2,50,000 | रू 7,50,000 (7.5 Lakh) | Entire Shrawan 1–15 period |
| Total Phase 1 Payout | 16 winners | रू 30,00,010 | रू 7,50,010 | रू 22,50,000 | IRD + Finance Ministry funded |
📊 What Made the 1,082,622 Entries Eligible — Phase 1 Data
The scale of participation in just 15 days exceeded all government estimates. Here is how the entries broke down:
| Entry Type | Volume (Phase 1) | How Entered | Manual Action Needed? |
|---|---|---|---|
| QR / Digital Payments | 1,074,796 transactions | eSewa, Khalti, Fonepay, ConnectIPS QR scan at merchant | ❌ None — automatic |
| Cash Bill Uploads | 3,427 bills (rising) | Manual upload at prize.ird.gov.np after August 2 | ✅ Manual — upload required |
| Central Billing System | Included in QR total | Large VAT-registered stores (supermarkets, large retailers) | ❌ None — auto-entered |
| TOTAL | 1,082,622 entries | All above combined | — |
🏦 If You Won — How to Claim Your Prize (15-Day Deadline)
Confirm You Won
Check prize.ird.gov.np for the official winner list. Alternatively, check the SMS/email sent to your PAN-registered mobile and email. Your lottery ticket number will be listed if you won.
Gather Required Documents
You must bring ALL of these to your nearest IRO:
• Original purchase invoice (the bill from your qualifying purchase — cannot claim without this)
• Official photo ID: Citizenship certificate, National ID, Passport, OR Driving License
• Bank account details: Account number + bank name where prize will be deposited
• PAN card or your PAN number
Visit Nearest Inland Revenue Office (IRO)
Do NOT go to IRD headquarters — go to your nearest Inland Revenue Office. IROs are present in all major cities and district headquarters across Nepal. Office hours: Sunday–Friday, 10 AM–4 PM.
Submit Claim Application
At the IRO, submit your claim application form (available at the office). Attach photocopies of all documents. Submit originals for verification. The IRO officer verifies your invoice matches the lottery ticket number in the system.
Receive Prize in Your Bank Account
After verification, IRD processes the payment directly to your bank account. Net amount: रू 1,00,000 (daily winners) or रू 7,50,000 (bumper winner). Processing time: typically 3–7 working days after successful claim submission.
Next Draw — Bhadra 1, 2083 (Around August 16, 2026)
The second draw covers transactions from Shrawan 16 to Shrawan 31 (August 1–15, 2026). Draw announced on Bhadra 1, 2083 (approximately August 16, 2026). If you’ve been paying via QR after August 1 — you’re already entered. If you’ve been paying cash — upload your bills at prize.ird.gov.np before Bhadra 1.
Prizes on offer next draw: 15 × रू 1 lakh + 1 × रू 7.5 lakh (net)
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