Bank Transactions That Can Trigger an Income Tax Notice

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The Income Tax Department monitors high-value or unexplained bank and financial transactions that can lead to a tax notice. Key triggers include large cash deposits (over Rs 10 lakh annually), cash transactions exceeding Rs 2 lakh in a single day, significant investments in FDs, mutual funds, or shares not aligned with declared income, and undisclosed foreign income or assets. High credit card spending inconsistent with your income can also raise red flags. To avoid notices, ensure accurate Income Tax Return (ITR) filing, maintain proper records for all transactions, and respond promptly to any queries from the tax authorities.

Under the Income Tax Department (ITD)'s watch-list are high-value or unexplained bank/financial transactions. While most transactions are routine, some can raise red flags, potentially leading to a tax notice. These get reported via the "Specified Financial Transactions" (SFT) system and show up in
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Poojitha Raam Vinay

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