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The income tax department has busted a Rs 40 crore tax refund scam in Hyderabad. The scam involved eight tax consultants, several employees of the railways and police department, and several technology companies in Hyderabad and Vijayawada. The modus operandi of the scam was to file fraudulent tax returns on behalf of the employees, claiming refunds that they were not entitled to. The tax consultants would then pocket a portion of the refund amount as commission. The I-T department has
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FAQ :
The tax refund scam uncovered in Hyderabad was valued at Rs 40 crore.
The scam involved eight tax consultants, several employees from the railways and police departments, and several technology companies.
The scam operated by filing fraudulent tax returns on behalf of employees to claim refunds they were not entitled to. Tax consultants then kept a portion of the refund as commission.
The income tax department has launched an investigation, which is ongoing. More arrests are expected.
Taxpayers are advised to be careful when filing their returns, use only licensed tax consultants, and carefully review their returns before submission.
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