CAG Flags Revenue Loss of Rs 18,509.8 Crore Due to Tax Errors and Evasion



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India's Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has reported significant revenue losses totalling ₹18,509.8 crore due to errors in income tax assessments and failures in GST compliance. The report highlights issues such as incorrect interest levies, irregular depreciation allowances, and unexplained investments, alongside a concerning lack of GST compensation fund accounts being submitted for four years. Furthermore, substantial tax evasion was identified within the breweries and distilleries sector, contributing significantly to the overall financial shortfall.

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, in its latest report tabled in Parliament, highlighted widespread lapses in income tax assessments and GST compliance, causing a potential revenue loss of ₹18,509.8 crore. Key Findings 1. Income Tax Errors: The CAG identified 504 audit observations resulting in a tax effect of ₹5,728.8 crore. These errors stemmed from: Incorrect levy of interest. Irregular depreciation allowances. Incorrect business expenditure claims. Unexplained inv
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FAQ :

The CAG has flagged a potential revenue loss of ₹18,509.8 crore.

Errors included incorrect interest levies, irregular depreciation allowances, incorrect business expenditure claims, unexplained investments, and arithmetical miscalculations.

No, the government has failed to submit these accounts for the last four years.

Significant tax evasion was uncovered in the distilleries and breweries sector.

The CAG recommends strengthening reconciliation of assessment records, improving internal controls, and expediting action on GST compensation fund audits.

The report underscores the urgent need for reforms in tax administration to prevent revenue leakages and enhance accountability.




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