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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

Why 30 June Matters: Last Date for Section 143(2) Income Tax Scrutiny Notices

Income Tax : The article explains that 30 June is the Department's deadline to issue scrutiny notices for eligible returns, not a filing deadli...

June 22, 2026 1437 Views 0 comment Print

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 792 Views 2 comments 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


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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 4071 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 15015 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 15537 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 2289 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 1929 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 720 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 846 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 723 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 594 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 1239 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


Importance of Proper Format in Income Tax Scrutiny Notices

June 28, 2025 2877 Views 2 comments Print

Understand the importance of correct formats for Section 143(2) scrutiny notices. Learn how non-compliance impacts tax assessments, referencing CBDT guidelines and recent tribunal rulings.

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 Quashed for Non-Compliance with CBDT Instructions

June 8, 2025 1344 Views 0 comment Print

Punjab & Haryana High Court dismisses revenue appeals, quashing tax scrutiny assessment against Crystal Phosphates Ltd. due to non-compliance with binding CBDT instructions for case selection.

CBDT’s New AI-Based Scrutiny for ITRs: What Chartered Accountants Need to Know

April 28, 2025 53151 Views 4 comments Print

CBDT introduces AI/ML for ITR scrutiny selection. Automated risk scoring based on data mismatches demands greater accuracy from taxpayers and CAs.

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.

understanding Income Tax Scrutiny Assessments under Section 143(3)

November 15, 2024 5538 Views 0 comment Print

Scrutiny assessment which is mainly governed by Section 143 of IT Act is in-depth process used by tax officers to ensure accuracy and compliance in a assessee’s return filled. It is not like regular assessment processes scrutiny assessments involve detail examination of assessee’s financial submission, claim, deductions, & overall tax liability as disclosed in return […]

High Credit Card Use Can Trigger Income Tax Scrutiny

August 7, 2024 11208 Views 1 comment Print

Excessive credit card spending may attract tax notices. Learn how to manage credit card transactions to avoid scrutiny and ensure compliance with tax regulations.

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.

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

May 24, 2023 24480 Views 0 comment Print

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) released guidelines outlining the parameters and procedures for the compulsory selection of income tax returns for complete scrutiny during the financial year 2023-24. The guidelines specify various scenarios, including cases related to surveys, search and seizure actions, non-filing of returns, addition in earlier assessment years, and specific information on […]

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