Income Tax : CS 04 scrutiny examines whether trusts and NGOs validly claimed exemption in ITR-7 despite registration, approval, renewal, cancel...
Income Tax : CBDT has identified six categories of returns for compulsory scrutiny during FY 2026-27. Selection triggers detailed examination b...
Income Tax : The article explains that 30 June is the Department's deadline to issue scrutiny notices for eligible returns, not a filing deadli...
Income Tax : Large cash deposits, credit card spending, FDs, and UPI transactions are monitored by tax authorities. Taxpayers must ensure their...
Income Tax : CBDT has identified search, survey, and reassessment cases for compulsory scrutiny in FY 2026-27. The guidelines highlight the Dep...
Income Tax : Association requested CBDT to rationalize CASS 2026 case selection considering the administrative burden caused by implementation ...
Income Tax : Revised Instruction for constitution and functioning of Local Committees to deal with taxpayers’ grievances due to high-pitched ...
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 ...
Income Tax : Start-ups and their investors filing requisite declarations not to be subjected to any scrutiny regarding valuations of share prem...
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...
Income Tax : The case examined whether scrutiny selection without meeting CBDT conditions was valid. The ITAT held that failure to satisfy mand...
Income Tax : Chennai ITAT set aside the assessment for exceeding the limited scrutiny scope and disallowing 80P without a spea...
Income Tax : Tribunal held that once a scrutiny assessment under Section 143(3) allows a claim, any earlier disallowance by CPC under Section 1...
Income Tax : Kolkata ITAT rules assessment void after a 143(2) notice failed to specify the type of scrutiny, violating mandatory CBDT instruct...
Income Tax : ITAT Kolkata cancels a Section 144 assessment, ruling that the foundational Section 143(2) notice was invalid for failing to compl...
Income Tax : The CBDT has identified specific categories of taxpayers whose returns will be compulsorily selected for complete scrutiny during ...
Income Tax : CBDT outlines parameters for compulsory income tax scrutiny for FY 2025-26, including survey, search & seizure cases, registration...
Income Tax : Understand the guidelines set by the Indian Ministry of Finance for the compulsory selection of returns for complete scrutiny duri...
Income Tax : Government of India issues guidelines for compulsory selection of returns for Complete Scrutiny during FY 2023-24. Find the proced...
Income Tax : Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) released guidelines outlining the parameters and procedures for the compulsory selection of i...
The issue under consideration whether conversion of the case from limited scrutiny to complete scrutiny is justified in law?
Income Tax Scrutiny Assessment demystified: Understand the process, reasons for selection, and how to avoid it. Learn about receiving notices, time limits, and responses. Common reasons for scrutiny include non-disclosure of income, TDS credit mismatch, high-value transactions, and filing defective returns. Discover proactive steps to prevent scrutiny, such as timely filing, accurate reporting, and thorough documentation. Seek expert guidance if needed.
1. What is Scrutiny? Once the assessee files his return of income, irrespective of whether it is filed within the due date or in pursuance to a notice requiring the assessee to file his return, the department can initiate scrutiny proceedings if it has reason to believe that income is escaping assessment, i.e. income is under stated of expenditure is over stated.
Understanding the intricacies of making additions on account of low GP in tax assessments. Learn about the power of the Assessing Officer and burden of proof.
Addition made u/s 69 was liable to be quashed as the order passed by AO would be nullity as he couldn’t convert limited scrutiny into complete scrutiny in absence of requisite approval from the competent authority.
The case is selected for scrutiny by CASS (Computer Aided Scrutiny Selection) for the Assessment Year 2017-18 and the officer sends notice of hearing to the Assessee to attend the office on a particular day with supporting documents such as Books of Account, vouchers, Bank Pass Books etc.
CBDT has issued an Instruction by which it has laid down the procedure and criteria for compulsory manual selection of returns/cases requiring scrutiny during the financial-year 2019-20.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about Section 143(3) of the Income Tax Act, governing scrutiny assessments. Learn about the selection process, time limits for issuing notices, and the difference between Limited and Complete Scrutiny. Understand the consequences of non-cooperation during assessment proceedings and the option to appoint a professional or tax consultant for assistance.
Income Tax scrutiny is essential for detecting discrepancies and maximizing revenue. Learn why scrutiny selection is necessary, manual case-picking criteria (e.g., high TDS volume), and methods like Computer Aided Scrutiny Selection (CASS). Discover the steps taken by Assessing Officers post-selection, such as checking cash transactions, verifying expenses, assessing TDS applicability, and ensuring compliance with various tax provisions.
Krishna, on 26th January, India celebrates its Republic Day. Over the past few months GST and Income Tax departments have been sending notices to the taxpayers to increase the collection of Revenue. Please tell what are the weapons that department is using to take the Taxpayer’s parade?
