A quick and easy guide to help you understand the difference between assessment and scrutiny, so you know what to expect from the tax department. Many taxpayers receive emails or notices from the Income Tax Department and feel unsure what they really mean. The most common confusion is between income…
A clear look at the new CBDT rules, so you know exactly when a return is selected for scrutiny this year. Every year, the tax department updates its rules on how returns are picked for deeper checks. For FY 2025-26, the Central Board of Direct Taxes has issued fresh instructions…
Receiving an income tax scrutiny notice can be stressful; however, this does not mean you have provided inaccurate information. Approximately more than 1.65 lakh returns are selected by the Income Tax Department every year for in-depth verification to ensure accuracy and correctness. If you have a notice for scrutiny under…
A simple guide to help you understand how income tax scrutiny works, why it happens, and what to do if you receive a notice. Missing deadlines, misreporting income, or simply random selection there are many reasons you might receive a notice from the Income Tax Department. But don’t worry. Getting…