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CBDT CS 04 Scrutiny Guidelines 2026-27: Trust Registration, 12AB, ITR-7 & Form 10BD

Income Tax : CS 04 scrutiny examines whether trusts and NGOs validly claimed exemption in ITR-7 despite registration, approval, renewal, cancel...

July 1, 2026 420 Views 2 comments Print

Compulsory Income Tax Scrutiny Guidelines FY 2026-27: CS01–CS06 Explained

Income Tax : CBDT has identified six categories of returns for compulsory scrutiny during FY 2026-27. Selection triggers detailed examination b...

June 30, 2026 783 Views 0 comment Print

Six Compulsory Income Tax Scrutiny Categories Every Taxpayer Should Know

Income Tax : The article clarifies that the CBDT's 4 June 2026 instruction governs six categories of compulsory manual scrutiny and is distinct...

June 25, 2026 3045 Views 0 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 2181 Views 0 comment Print

Cases of Compulsory Scrutiny of Income Tax!

Income Tax : CBDT has provided Guidelines for compulsory selection of returns for Complete Scrutiny for FY 2022-23 also procedure for compulsor...

July 29, 2022 7818 Views 0 comment Print


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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 15015 Views 0 comment Print

Avoid lengthy questionnaires without due application of mind – CBDT to its Officers

Income Tax : Though less that 1% of returns filed are selected for scrutiny, this area of work has often drawn adversarial comments. Superviso...

November 8, 2014 1693 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax Scrutiny Criteria for F.Y. 2011-12 / A.Y. 2012-13

Income Tax : 1. Where value of international transaction as defined u/s. 92B exceeds Rs.15 Crore. 2. Cases where there was addition of Rs.10 La...

February 29, 2012 17595 Views 0 comment Print

Criteria / Guidelines for Income tax Scrutiny for A.Y. 2010-11 / F.Y. 2009-2010

Income Tax : Selection of cases for scrutiny during the financial year 2010-11 will be done primarily through CASS this year. Manual Selection ...

September 10, 2011 12918 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax department strategy to meet FY 2009-2010 Budget target

Income Tax : The regular assessment tax (RAT) is one of best tools available to the Department to collect taxes. The collection from RAT not on...

March 16, 2010 3252 Views 0 comment Print


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Income Tax Scrutiny Guidelines Don’t Exclude Random Selection by AOs: Patna HC

Income Tax : Patna HC upholds income tax scrutiny against Patna Smart City Limited, rejecting claims of violation of guidelines and natural jus...

December 29, 2024 4611 Views 0 comment Print

Section 143(2) Notice: A Prerequisite for Income Tax Assessment in Limited scrutiny case

Income Tax : Explore the Madras High Court judgment in Angusamy Gounder Subbu Rathinamun vs. Assistant Commissioner. Insights on Section 143(2)...

June 19, 2023 1815 Views 0 comment Print

Conversion from Limited to Complete Scrutiny Not Allowed Prior to Receipt of Approval from PCIT

Income Tax : The issue under consideration is whether the conversion of case from limited scrutiny to complete scrutiny prior to receipt of app...

December 9, 2019 4911 Views 0 comment Print


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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 4, 2026 51861 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 59358 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 38844 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 23667 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 24480 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Posts in Income Tax Scrutiny Criteria

CBDT CS 04 Scrutiny Guidelines 2026-27: Trust Registration, 12AB, ITR-7 & Form 10BD

July 1, 2026 420 Views 2 comments Print

CS 04 scrutiny examines whether trusts and NGOs validly claimed exemption in ITR-7 despite registration, approval, renewal, cancellation, or withdrawal issues.

Compulsory Income Tax Scrutiny Guidelines FY 2026-27: CS01–CS06 Explained

June 30, 2026 783 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT has identified six categories of returns for compulsory scrutiny during FY 2026-27. Selection triggers detailed examination but does not automatically result in tax additions.

Six Compulsory Income Tax Scrutiny Categories Every Taxpayer Should Know

June 25, 2026 3045 Views 0 comment Print

The article clarifies that the CBDT’s 4 June 2026 instruction governs six categories of compulsory manual scrutiny and is distinct from the CASS risk-based selection process. It explains the scope of each category and how taxpayers should prepare.

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

June 8, 2026 2181 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 4, 2026 51861 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.

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

June 13, 2025 59358 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT outlines parameters for compulsory income tax scrutiny for FY 2025-26, including survey, search & seizure cases, registration cancellations, recurring additions, and specific tax evasion information.

Income Tax Scrutiny Guidelines Don’t Exclude Random Selection by AOs: Patna HC

December 29, 2024 4611 Views 0 comment Print

Patna HC upholds income tax scrutiny against Patna Smart City Limited, rejecting claims of violation of guidelines and natural justice.

Guidelines for Compulsory Income Tax Scrutiny for FY 2024-25

May 3, 2024 38844 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the guidelines set by the Indian Ministry of Finance for the compulsory selection of returns for complete scrutiny during FY 2024-25, covering various parameters and procedures.

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

August 3, 2023 23667 Views 3 comments Print

Government of India issues guidelines for compulsory selection of returns for Complete Scrutiny during FY 2023-24. Find the procedure and clarification here.

Section 143(2) Notice: A Prerequisite for Income Tax Assessment in Limited scrutiny case

June 19, 2023 1815 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the Madras High Court judgment in Angusamy Gounder Subbu Rathinamun vs. Assistant Commissioner. Insights on Section 143(2) notice in income tax assessments.

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