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“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 657 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 678 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 2004 Views 0 comment Print

Received Section 143(2) Income Tax Scrutiny Notice: What You Need to Know

Income Tax : As Income Tax Department initiates scrutiny for Assessment Year (AY) 2024–25, many taxpayers are receiving notices under Section...

July 10, 2025 5355 Views 0 comment Print

Transactions Considered High-Value Under Income Tax Scrutiny

Income Tax : Indian tax authorities are scrutinizing high-value financial transactions, including large deposits, property deals, and credit ca...

July 8, 2025 33069 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 2721 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 14760 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 15486 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 2244 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 1899 Views 0 comment Print


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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 495 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 786 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 669 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 513 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 1119 Views 0 comment Print


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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 58323 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 38187 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 23451 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 24117 Views 0 comment Print

Amendment in Guidelines for Compulsory Scrutiny of Income Tax Returns during F.Y 2022-23

Income Tax : Amendment in Guidelines for compulsory selection of returns for Complete Scrutiny during the Financial Year 2022-23 — procedure ...

September 26, 2022 24723 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Posts in Income Tax Scrutiny

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

May 21, 2026 2721 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 495 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 657 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 678 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 2004 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 3699 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 786 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.

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

September 23, 2025 669 Views 0 comment Print

Tribunal held that once a scrutiny assessment under Section 143(3) allows a claim, any earlier disallowance by CPC under Section 143(1) merges into it and loses force.

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

September 17, 2025 513 Views 0 comment Print

Kolkata ITAT rules assessment void after a 143(2) notice failed to specify the type of scrutiny, violating mandatory CBDT instructions. The court follows precedent on procedural compliance.

CBDT Instruction on Scrutiny Format Mandatory – Tribunal Cancels 144 Assessment

September 11, 2025 1119 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Kolkata cancels a Section 144 assessment, ruling that the foundational Section 143(2) notice was invalid for failing to comply with mandatory CBDT instructions on scrutiny formats and jurisdictional limits.

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