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Statement of Financial Transactions (SFT) under Income-tax framework

Income Tax : The issue concerns mandatory reporting of specified financial transactions under tax law. The key takeaway is that entities must r...

April 5, 2026 10677 Views 0 comment Print

Fixed Deposit Tax Rules Explained Because SFT Reporting and TDS Limits Differ

Income Tax : This explains why FD reporting to tax authorities and TDS on interest follow different thresholds. The key takeaway is understandi...

December 31, 2025 2241 Views 0 comment Print

Understanding Statement of Financial Transaction (SFT)

Income Tax : Understand the SFT system, reporting requirements, due dates, and penalties under Section 285BA for high-value financial transacti...

November 19, 2025 18414 Views 0 comment Print

FAQs on Statement of Financial Transactions & Reportable Accounts

Income Tax : Know about Statement of Financial Transaction (SFT) or Reportable Account under Section 285BA — entities liable to file, reporta...

November 5, 2025 120707 Views 16 comments Print

Save Yourself from Tax Summer Heat by Filing TDS and SFT returns before 31st May

Income Tax : Understand critical tax deadlines by May 31, 2025, for TDS and SFT reporting. Learn about compliance requirements, applicable form...

May 27, 2025 8406 Views 0 comment Print


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Investigation of Reporting Entities by Income-Tax Department

Income Tax : A detailed examination of the Income-Tax Department's investigation into Reporting Entities, with a specific focus on a prominent ...

July 1, 2023 1272 Views 0 comment Print

Notice to SFT Filers: Extended Filing Period and Helpdesk Support

Income Tax : The Income Tax Department has issued a notice informing all Statement of Financial Transaction (SFT) filers about the challenges f...

June 1, 2023 10983 Views 0 comment Print

5.56 lakh new persons in 2nd phase of Operation Clean Money identified

Income Tax : Income Tax Department has used information received under Statement of Financial Transactions to identify 5.56 lakh new persons i...

July 15, 2017 2244 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT clarifies on SFT & SFT Preliminary Response Filing

Income Tax : Section 285BA of the Income-tax Act, 1961 requires furnishing of a statement of financial transaction (SFT) for transactions presc...

May 26, 2017 121692 Views 17 comments Print

Email on Statement of Financial transactions (SFT) filing by IT Dept.

Income Tax : Statement of Financial transactions (SFT) should be filed by all reporting persons covered under Rule 114E of Income-tax Rules, 19...

May 19, 2017 26277 Views 2 comments Print


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ITAT Bangalore Deletes Section 271FAA Penalty for SFT Delay

Income Tax : The ITAT Bangalore held that penalty under Section 271FAA cannot be imposed mechanically where delay in filing the correction stat...

February 20, 2026 687 Views 0 comment Print

Delay in SFT-005 Filing: Excuse of Server Issue Rejected by ITAT

Income Tax : Read about the case of Waghodia Urban Co. Op. Bank Limited vs. Director of Income Tax regarding a penalty levied under Section 271...

June 9, 2024 813 Views 0 comment Print

Non-filing of SFT Return Not Grounds for Penalty: ITAT Kolkata

Income Tax : Read about Durgapur Steel Peoples’ Cooperative Bank Ltd vs Director of Income Tax case. ITAT Kolkata rules that non-filing of SF...

March 16, 2024 939 Views 0 comment Print

No Section 271FA Penalty if there was a reasonable cause for failure

Income Tax : Explore the detailed analysis of Kesar Alloys & Metals Pvt. Ltd. vs. Director of Income Tax (ITAT Indore) case, focusing on penalt...

March 16, 2024 2379 Views 0 comment Print

No Section 271FA penalty for delay in filing SFT return for genuine reasons

Income Tax : Explore the detailed analysis of the penalty imposed on Jhalawar Kendriya Sahakari Bank Ltd. by ITAT Jaipur in the case against AD...

March 14, 2024 2106 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Revised SFT Submission Process for Mutual Fund Transactions

Income Tax : Revised Format, Procedure and Guidelines for submission of Statement of Financial Transaction (SFT) for Mutual Fund Transactions b...

November 15, 2023 6873 Views 0 comment Print

Revised Procedure for submission of SFT for Depository Transactions

Income Tax : Understand revised format, procedure & guidelines for submission of Statement of Financial Transactions for Depository Transaction...

November 15, 2023 6576 Views 0 comment Print

Addendum to Notification: Format, Procedure & Guidelines for submission of SFT for Interest income

Income Tax : Addendum to Notification 2 of 2021: Format, Procedure and Guidelines for submission of Statement of Financial Transactions (SFT) f...

January 5, 2023 4416 Views 0 comment Print

Submission of Statement of Financial Transactions for Interest Income-Reg.

Finance : In continuation to the SB Order No. 01/2017 dated 29.03.2017, the undersigned is directed to inform that Government of India, Mini...

July 5, 2021 2886 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax Return, Tax Audit due date & Other dates extended

Income Tax : The due date of furnishing of Return of Income for the Assessment Year 2021-22, which is 31st July 2021 under sub-section (1) of s...

May 20, 2021 166263 Views 24 comments Print


Wrong SFT Reporting may invite Notice U/s 148A of Income Tax Act, 1961

February 27, 2024 4695 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the consequences of incorrect SFT reporting triggering U/s 148A notices under the Income Tax Act, 1961. Learn from a detailed case analysis and understand the implications for taxpayers.

Have you received SMS/Email from Income Tax Department for High Value Transactions?

January 3, 2024 191430 Views 13 comments Print

Received an SMS/Email from Income Tax? Explore insights on the high-value transactions advisory, its purpose, and how to respond. Understand the significance of AIS, discrepancies, and consequences of non-compliance. Stay informed with professional advice

आयकर विभाग की सलाह: उच्च-मूल्य लेनदेन में विसंगति की समीक्षा और समाधान

December 30, 2023 1995 Views 0 comment Print

आयकर विभाग के सलाह के अनुसार, उच्च-मूल्य लेनदेन में विसंगतियों की समीक्षा करें और आने वाले वर्ष के लिए सहीता सुनिश्चित करने के लिए प्रयासरत रहें।

Income Tax Department Advisory: High-Value Transaction Discrepancy

December 27, 2023 118746 Views 8 comments Print

In-depth analysis of recent Income Tax Department communications on high-value transactions. Understand the advisory, compliance steps, and implications. Stay informed to avoid penalties.

SFT- meaning, persons required to file, Due date and Penalty

December 5, 2023 15966 Views 1 comment Print

Explore the essentials of Statement of Financial Transactions (SFT) under the Income Tax Act in India. Understand its meaning, who needs to file, the due date, associated penalties, and the designated forms (Form 61A / Form 61B). Ensure compliance to avoid penalties

Revised SFT Submission Process for Mutual Fund Transactions

November 15, 2023 6873 Views 0 comment Print

Revised Format, Procedure and Guidelines for submission of Statement of Financial Transaction (SFT) for Mutual Fund Transactions by Registrar & Share Transfer Agent as per Notification No. 4 of 2021. Find out data field types, DQ rules & file formats mandated by CBDT.

Revised Procedure for submission of SFT for Depository Transactions

November 15, 2023 6576 Views 0 comment Print

Understand revised format, procedure & guidelines for submission of Statement of Financial Transactions for Depository Transactions. Now required to be submitted as half-yearly basis instead of quarterly. Notification No. 3 of 2021 explains changes.

Investigation of Reporting Entities by Income-Tax Department

July 1, 2023 1272 Views 0 comment Print

A detailed examination of the Income-Tax Department’s investigation into Reporting Entities, with a specific focus on a prominent Tamil Nadu bank. Discover the importance of complete and accurate financial transactions reporting.

ITAT upheld section 271FA penalty for non-filing of SFT

June 12, 2023 2226 Views 0 comment Print

A penalty of was levied under section 271FA of Income Tax Act, 1961. The assessee’s subsequent appeal, stating that SFT was filed when e-filing portal was available, lacked supporting evidence and hence did not hold in court.

Notice to SFT Filers: Extended Filing Period and Helpdesk Support

June 1, 2023 10983 Views 0 comment Print

The Income Tax Department has issued a notice informing all Statement of Financial Transaction (SFT) filers about the challenges faced during the filing process due to heavy traffic on the reporting portal. To ensure a smooth experience for all filers, the department has extended the filing period for SFT returns. Additionally, a dedicated helpdesk has […]

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