The Income Tax Department of India has issued an important clarification regarding emails sent to taxpayers under the ongoing Advance Tax e-Campaign for Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27 (Financial Year 2025-26). The clarification comes after several taxpayers reported receiving emails containing inaccurate details about their "significant transactions."
Taxpayers Report Incorrect Transaction Details
According to the department, certain automated email communications sent as part of the Advance Tax e-Campaign included incorrect information about high-value or significant transactions attributed to some taxpayers.
Many recipients noticed discrepancies in the transaction data and raised concerns with the department.
Acknowledging the issue, the tax authority stated that it regrets the inconvenience caused and has thanked taxpayers for bringing the matter to its attention.
Department Working With Service Provider to Fix Issue
The department confirmed that it is actively coordinating with its service provider to resolve the problem that led to incorrect transaction details appearing in some emails.
Until the issue is resolved, taxpayers have been requested to ignore the earlier email communication related to the Advance Tax e-Campaign for AY 2026-27.
Official copy of the announcement made on IT department's official X handle is as follows
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