The Income-Tax Department has launched a significant crackdown on tax evasion, issuing notices to around 300 private equity firms and company promoters. This action, driven by advanced data analytics, targets suspected underpayment of capital gains tax, with an estimated £4,200 crore in evasion identified from 2021-2024. The notices were issued in cases where intentional evasion was suspected, and some recipients have already agreed to revise their tax returns.
In a major crackdown on tax evasion, the Income-Tax Department has issued notices to approximately 300 private equity (PE) firms and company promoters over alleged non-payment or underpayment of capital gains tax, according to a report.
Government's Data-Driven Tax Investigation
This action is part of a broader effort to curb tax evasion and avoidance, utilizing advanced data analytics based on financial reports submitted by various entities. A senior official revealed that notices were only s
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FAQ :
Approximately 300 private equity firms and company promoters have received notices.
The department has identified nearly £4,200 crore in evaded capital gains tax.
The alleged tax evasion relates to profits booked between 2021 and 2024.
Significant investments were linked to real estate, startups, fintech, electric vehicle (EV) ventures, and solar equipment businesses.
Methods included complex transactions like offer-for-sale mechanisms, cash dealings, gold holdings, real estate purchases, and unreported overseas crypto assets.
The government is increasingly relying on data-driven monitoring, advanced data analytics, and AI-driven analytics, along with information-sharing agreements with global financial institutions.