15 October 2012
How to Track how many tax audits filed in our name & membership.....how to find in case any unknow persons filed return by knowing our membership & PAN Number which are sufficient enough to file a tax Audit Case...
26 July 2025
This is an important concern about **unauthorized filing of tax audit reports** using your membership number and PAN. Here’s how you can track and protect yourself:
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### 1. **How to Track Tax Audit Reports Filed in Your Name**
* **Login to the Income Tax e-Filing Portal** as a CA using your **login credentials** (usually your CA membership number and password).
* Navigate to the **‘Dashboard’** or **‘My Account’** section, where you can find a list of all the tax audit reports (Forms 3CB & 3CD) you have filed.
* Alternatively, check the **‘Audit Reports Filed’** section, which shows the audit reports submitted against your membership number.
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### 2. **Cross-Verify with Your Clients**
* Keep a record of all clients for whom you have filed tax audits. * Periodically confirm with clients if they have filed returns with audit reports mentioning your membership number.
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### 3. **If You Suspect Unauthorized Use**
* **Immediately notify the Income Tax Department** via e-filing grievance or helpline about the suspected misuse.
* File a complaint with the **Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)** about misuse of your membership number.
* **Change your e-filing credentials/password** to prevent unauthorized access.
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### 4. **Precautions to Avoid Misuse**
* Do **not share** your **DSC (Digital Signature Certificate)** or e-filing login credentials with anyone.
* Use a strong password and enable two-factor authentication if available.
* Regularly monitor your **audit filings** and e-filing account activity.
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### 5. **Reporting Unauthorized Filing**
* If someone has filed tax audit reports fraudulently in your name, you can request the Income Tax Department for investigation.
* ICAI may also assist with disciplinary action against the impersonator.
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If you want, I can help draft a formal complaint letter to ICAI or the Income Tax Department for suspected misuse of your membership number. Would you like that?