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The Income Tax Department has intensified scrutiny on dubious tax refund claims for the assessment years 2021-22 and 2022-23, issuing notices to multiple taxpayers across the country. The department has flagged a rising number of suspicious refund claims, especially those filed by individuals promising disproportionately large refunds through potentially deceptive practices. According to sources, the department's current focus includes tax refund claims involving exaggerated expenses, and uns
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FAQ :
The Income Tax Department is cracking down on dubious and fraudulent tax refund claims, particularly those filed for the assessment years 2021-22 and 2022-23.
The department is focusing on claims involving exaggerated expenses, and unsubstantiated disability and medical claims.
High-profile cases have been reported in urban centres including Gurugram, Ghaziabad, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.
Yes, Chartered Accountants and tax agencies are under scrutiny, especially if multiple claims originate from single entities or networks allegedly encouraging inflated refund applications.
The aim is to curtail fraudulent refund practices and maintain taxpayer integrity.
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