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High-Value Transactions Can Trigger Income Tax Notices Due to ITR Mismatch

Income Tax : Large cash deposits, credit card spending, FDs, and UPI transactions are monitored by tax authorities. Taxpayers must ensure their...

June 9, 2026 399 Views 1 comment Print

Parameters for compulsory selection of income-tax returns filed in FY 2025-26

Income Tax : CBDT has identified search, survey, and reassessment cases for compulsory scrutiny in FY 2026-27. The guidelines highlight the Dep...

June 8, 2026 1050 Views 0 comment Print

“ITR Looks Simple… Until Scrutiny Begins” – A Note for Private Company Directors

Income Tax : Tax authorities initiated scrutiny and proposed addition solely because share acquisition details were not properly disclosed in t...

February 23, 2026 690 Views 0 comment Print

Digital Payments And Income Tax Scrutiny: What Every Indian Should Know

Income Tax : Tax authorities may examine large or unusual digital transactions that don’t match declared income. Proper documentation and acc...

February 17, 2026 717 Views 0 comment Print

Section 143(2) Income Tax Notice: Assessment Process, Timelines & How to Handle Scrutiny

Income Tax : Understand the meaning of a 143(2) notice, why your return may be selected for scrutiny, and the steps required for a faceless ass...

January 5, 2026 2130 Views 0 comment Print


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Reduce CASS 2026 Scrutiny Cases Due to New Income Tax Act Transition Challenges: ITGOA

Income Tax : Association requested CBDT to rationalize CASS 2026 case selection considering the administrative burden caused by implementation ...

May 21, 2026 3663 Views 1 comment Print

High-pitched Scrutiny Assessment- Revised Instruction – Local Committees

Income Tax : Revised Instruction for constitution and functioning of Local Committees to deal with taxpayers’ grievances due to high-pitched ...

June 17, 2022 14856 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax scrutiny reduced drastically over the years: MOF

Income Tax : Ministry of Finance  Income Tax Returns( ITR) scrutiny reduced to 0.25% in AY 2018-19 IT Dept is changing -from just enforcement ...

August 5, 2020 15525 Views 0 comment Print

No scrutiny of Start-ups related to valuations of share premiums 

Income Tax : Start-ups and their investors filing requisite declarations not to be subjected to any scrutiny regarding valuations of share prem...

July 5, 2019 2268 Views 0 comment Print

Only 0.35% returns picked up for scrutiny this year: CBDT chairman

Income Tax : Income Tax Department has accepted 99.65 per cent of tax returns as it is and has picked only 0.35 per cent cases for detailed scr...

August 9, 2018 1911 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


ITAT Delhi Quashes Assessment Due to Invalid Manual Scrutiny Selection

Income Tax : The case examined whether scrutiny selection without meeting CBDT conditions was valid. The ITAT held that failure to satisfy mand...

April 26, 2026 630 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Quashes 7-Line Non-Speaking NFAC Assessment in Limited Scrutiny

Income Tax : Chennai ITAT set aside the assessment for exceeding the limited scrutiny scope and disallowing 80P without a spea...

September 29, 2025 810 Views 0 comment Print

Section 143(3) Scrutiny Assessment Overrides CPC Adjustment: ITAT Hyderabad

Income Tax : Tribunal held that once a scrutiny assessment under Section 143(3) allows a claim, any earlier disallowance by CPC under Section 1...

September 23, 2025 684 Views 0 comment Print

Computer-Aided Scrutiny Alone Not Enough – Notice Must Specify Scope: Kolkata ITAT

Income Tax : Kolkata ITAT rules assessment void after a 143(2) notice failed to specify the type of scrutiny, violating mandatory CBDT instruct...

September 17, 2025 546 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Instruction on Scrutiny Format Mandatory – Tribunal Cancels 144 Assessment

Income Tax : ITAT Kolkata cancels a Section 144 assessment, ruling that the foundational Section 143(2) notice was invalid for failing to compl...

September 11, 2025 1149 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


CBDT Issues Complete Income Tax Scrutiny Guidelines for FY 2026-27

Income Tax : The CBDT has identified specific categories of taxpayers whose returns will be compulsorily selected for complete scrutiny during ...

June 7, 2026 41877 Views 1 comment Print

CBDT Issues Compulsory Income Tax Scrutiny Guidelines for FY 2025-26

Income Tax : CBDT outlines parameters for compulsory income tax scrutiny for FY 2025-26, including survey, search & seizure cases, registration...

June 13, 2025 58701 Views 0 comment Print

Guidelines for Compulsory Income Tax Scrutiny for FY 2024-25

Income Tax : Understand the guidelines set by the Indian Ministry of Finance for the compulsory selection of returns for complete scrutiny duri...

May 3, 2024 38400 Views 0 comment Print

Guidelines for Compulsory Income Tax Scrutiny – FY 2023-24 clarification

Income Tax : Government of India issues guidelines for compulsory selection of returns for Complete Scrutiny during FY 2023-24. Find the proced...

August 3, 2023 23517 Views 3 comments Print

Guidelines for Complete Income Tax Return Scrutiny in FY 2023-24

Income Tax : Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) released guidelines outlining the parameters and procedures for the compulsory selection of i...

May 24, 2023 24231 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Posts in Income Tax Scrutiny

High-Value Transactions Can Trigger Income Tax Notices Due to ITR Mismatch

June 9, 2026 399 Views 1 comment Print

Large cash deposits, credit card spending, FDs, and UPI transactions are monitored by tax authorities. Taxpayers must ensure their transaction volumes align with declared income to avoid scrutiny.

Parameters for compulsory selection of income-tax returns filed in FY 2025-26

June 8, 2026 1050 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT has identified search, survey, and reassessment cases for compulsory scrutiny in FY 2026-27. The guidelines highlight the Department’s focus on verifying issues arising from such proceedings.

CBDT Issues Complete Income Tax Scrutiny Guidelines for FY 2026-27

June 7, 2026 41877 Views 1 comment Print

The CBDT has identified specific categories of taxpayers whose returns will be compulsorily selected for complete scrutiny during FY 2026-27. The guidelines cover survey, search, reassessment, tax-evasion, exemption, and recurring addition cases.

Reduce CASS 2026 Scrutiny Cases Due to New Income Tax Act Transition Challenges: ITGOA

May 21, 2026 3663 Views 1 comment Print

Association requested CBDT to rationalize CASS 2026 case selection considering the administrative burden caused by implementation of the Income Tax Act, 2025. It emphasized that officers will remain heavily engaged in training, awareness, and transition-related activities throughout the financial year.

ITAT Delhi Quashes Assessment Due to Invalid Manual Scrutiny Selection

April 26, 2026 630 Views 0 comment Print

The case examined whether scrutiny selection without meeting CBDT conditions was valid. The ITAT held that failure to satisfy mandatory criteria invalidated the notice and entire assessment.

“ITR Looks Simple… Until Scrutiny Begins” – A Note for Private Company Directors

February 23, 2026 690 Views 0 comment Print

Tax authorities initiated scrutiny and proposed addition solely because share acquisition details were not properly disclosed in the ITR. The case reinforces that for directors, the ITR functions as a detailed disclosure document, not just a salary return.

Digital Payments And Income Tax Scrutiny: What Every Indian Should Know

February 17, 2026 717 Views 0 comment Print

Tax authorities may examine large or unusual digital transactions that don’t match declared income. Proper documentation and accurate reporting can prevent unnecessary notices.

Section 143(2) Income Tax Notice: Assessment Process, Timelines & How to Handle Scrutiny

January 5, 2026 2130 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the meaning of a 143(2) notice, why your return may be selected for scrutiny, and the steps required for a faceless assessment. Learn how proper documentation and timely response reduce compliance risks.

Income Tax Scrutiny: A Complete Guide from Notice to Appeal

October 27, 2025 3879 Views 0 comment Print

A detailed guide to scrutiny assessments under Section 143(2) — learn how cases are selected, how to respond under the faceless scheme, and remedies after assessment.

ITAT Quashes 7-Line Non-Speaking NFAC Assessment in Limited Scrutiny

September 29, 2025 810 Views 0 comment Print

Chennai ITAT set aside the assessment for exceeding the limited scrutiny scope and disallowing 80P without a speaking order or SCN. Remanded the case for fresh, compliant adjudication.

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