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flag Taiwan's receipt lottery rewards shoppers with chances to win up to $480,000, boosting tax compliance.

flag In Taiwan, a decades-old tax compliance program converts shopping receipts into lottery tickets. flag Every odd-numbered month, the Ministry of Finance conducts a draw for eight prize tiers, the top prize being $NT10 million ($480,000). flag All receipts from registered businesses, with the exception of public transportation, medical services, and street vendors, include a unique eight-digit number that is eligible for the draw. flag Winners have three months to claim their prizes, with smaller amounts redeemable at convenience stores and larger sums requiring in-person claims at banks or tax offices, subject to a 20% tax. flag The system, which is open to tourists and foreign residents, has inspired similar initiatives in Brazil, Portugal, and several European countries. flag As the number of digital transactions grows, QR codes and credit card records are being used to track winning numbers, which helps to sustain Taiwan's dense urban environment.

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