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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


Latest Notifications


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


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

July 5, 2019 2244 Views 0 comment Print

Start-ups and their investors filing requisite declarations not to be subjected to any scrutiny regarding valuations of share premiums  E-verification mechanism proposed for establishing identity of the investor and source of his funds TV programme proposed exclusively for Start-ups within the DD bouquet of channels Government to launch scheme inviting global companies to set up […]

Assessment of Firms-Important issues which AO must consider

June 19, 2019 3579 Views 0 comment Print

C&AG had carried out a Performance Audit regarding ‘Assessment of Firms’ under the Income-tax Act, 1961 (‘Act) and in its Report No. 7 of 2014, has made certain suggestions so that in future, assessments in these cases are handled in a more effective manner by the Assessing Officers (AOs).

‘ITR form’ asking for information equivalent to ‘Income Tax Scrutiny’

June 14, 2019 22794 Views 5 comments Print

It appears that the CBDT has envisaged turning the ITR forms into Scrutiny forms. By making the changes in current year ITR forms, the Dept. has increased the scope of disclosure and the scope to uncover the under-reporting or wrong-reporting of income. Key Changes have been discussed as follows:

Income Tax Scrutiny Notice – Know How to go about it?

May 22, 2019 15969 Views 0 comment Print

Received an Income Tax Scrutiny Notice? Stay calm and follow these steps: understand the type of scrutiny, utilize e-proceedings facility, review details on the notice, arrange necessary documents, and respond promptly. If needed, seek adjournment and communicate clearly with the tax authorities. Remember, transparency is key in the scrutiny process.

5 Situations in which Notices under Income Tax Act may come

April 22, 2019 18099 Views 1 comment Print

Stay prepared for Income Tax Notices in various situations: unfiled returns despite salary TDS, mismatch in TDS, high-value transactions, investments in relatives names, and discrepancies in returns. Understand the implications and respond promptly. Consult tax experts for personalized advice. Disclaimer: This content offers general information and is not a substitute for professional guidance.

Scrutiny Selection On The Basis Of AIR (SFT) Information

January 25, 2019 7872 Views 2 comments Print

Navigate the complexities of Income Tax scrutiny selection based on AIR (SFT) information. Explore how the department leverages data from financial institutions, scrutinizing transactions to ensure compliance. Understand the implications for taxpayers and stay informed to address potential inquiries.

Complete time barring scrutiny assessments by 25.12.2018: CBDT

November 29, 2018 2286 Views 0 comment Print

Assessing Officers should be sensitized to that fact that they should stagger their E-assessment related workload so that all assessments get uploaded by 25th of December, 2018 and no ticket is raised after the said date.

CBDT directives on scope of inquiry in cases selected for Limited Scrutiny

November 28, 2018 35226 Views 0 comment Print

i. The Assessing Officer shall duly record the reasons for expanding the scope of ‘Limited Scrutiny’ to the extent mentioned in para 2 and 3, above; ii. The same shall be placed before the Pr. CIT/CIT concerned and upon his approval, further issue can be considered during the assessment proceeding;

Manual Income Tax Scrutiny Criteria for financial-year 2018-2019

August 20, 2018 68124 Views 1 comment Print

CBDT has released parameters for manual selection of Income Tax Returns for Complete Income Tax Scrutiny during financial year 2018-19 vide Instruction No. 04/2018 Dated: 20th August 2018.

Scrutiny Assessment only through ‘E-Proceeding’ facility subject to 7 exceptions

August 20, 2018 18525 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT has vide Instruction No. 03 dated 20th August 2018 directs that In all cases (subject to exceptions provided), where assessment is required to be framed under section 143(3) of the Act during the year 2018-19, assessment proceedings shall be conducted electronically through the ‘E-Proceeding’ facility.

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