Income Tax Dept Targets Disposal of 2 Lakh Appeals Worth Rs 10 Lakh Crore in FY26



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The Income Tax Department has set an ambitious goal to resolve over 200,000 tax appeals in the upcoming fiscal year (FY26), involving approximately £10 lakh crore in disputed amounts. This initiative follows a highly successful FY25, where a record number of appeals were settled, unlocking significant revenue. The move is part of a broader strategy to reduce substantial tax arrears and improve government finances, while also potentially easing the burden on taxpayers and boosting business liquidity.

In a major push to expedite tax dispute resolution and unlock substantial revenue, the Income Tax Department has set a bold target of disposing over 200,000 appeals in FY26. These cases, currently pending at the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) [CIT(A)] level, involve a cumulative disputed amoun
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FAQ :

The department aims to dispose of over 200,000 appeals at the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) [CIT(A)] level in FY26.

The appeals targeted for disposal in FY26 have a cumulative disputed amount of approximately £10 lakh crore.

This target builds on a record performance in FY25, where 172,361 appeals were resolved, a 55% increase from the year before.

Timely resolution is vital to tackle ballooning tax arrears, which stood at £48.18 lakh crore as of April 1, 2025, and to bring disputed amounts to more manageable levels.

The proactive disposal is expected to significantly improve government tax receipts, ease financial burdens on taxpayers, and improve business liquidity by freeing up working capital.

Yes, the department is prioritising the resolution of appeals involving disputed amounts up to £1 lakh, which represent a significant portion of pending cases.




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