The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has released new guidelines for selecting income tax returns (ITRs) for scrutiny in the financial year 2024-25. These guidelines aim to increase transparency by informing taxpayers why their returns have been selected. The focus remains on identifying potential tax evasion, with specific criteria for scrutiny including survey cases, search and seizure cases, non-filing of returns, and instances where specific tax evasion information is received from law enforcement.
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has recently issued a notification detailing the process for the scrutiny of income tax returns (ITRs) for the financial year 2024-25. This move aims to enhance transparency and ensure tax compliance among taxpayers.
Key Highlights of the New Guidelines
1. Reasons for Scrutiny: Under the new guidelines, taxpayers will be informed about the specific reasons why their ITRs have been shortlisted for scrutiny. This measure is designed to provide cla
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FAQ :
The main goal is to enhance transparency and ensure tax compliance among taxpayers by providing clarity on the scrutiny process.
Yes, under the new guidelines, taxpayers will be informed about the specific reasons why their ITRs have been shortlisted for scrutiny.
Specific cases include those arising from surveys detecting tax evasion, search and seizure cases (prior to April 1, 2021), cases where returns have not been filed after a notice, and cases with specific tax evasion information from law enforcement.
Information sharing from other agencies plays a crucial role in identifying potential tax evasion cases for scrutiny.
The guidelines are expected to increase taxpayer awareness about scrutiny triggers, act as a deterrent to tax evasion, and encourage more diligent and accurate filing of returns.