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It appears that the practice of filing income tax returns with fraudulent information, such as fake rent receipts, false claims on home loans, and fictitious donations, was prevalent in the past. However, the use of sophisticated software by the revenue department has made it more challenging for people to escape scrutiny. As a result, individuals who engaged in such dodgy practices may now face consequences as their returns are red-flagged. The Income Tax department is taking action by sendi
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FAQ :
The Taxman is issuing notices to salaried individuals who have claimed tax exemptions, as sophisticated software has enabled the department to identify discrepancies and potential fraudulent information in their tax returns.
The department is targeting claims such as fake rent receipts, false deductions on home loans, and fictitious donations, which were previously used to reduce tax liability.
Notices are being issued for claims made under sections like 10(13A) for house rent allowance, 10(14) for allowances for hiring a helper, and 24(b) for home loan interest deductions.
These notices are being issued for the assessment year 2022-23.
Individuals who receive a notice should provide proper documentary proof for all claimed exemptions to avoid penalties, fines, and legal consequences. Seeking advice from authorised tax practitioners is advisable.
Engaging in fraudulent tax practices can lead to penalties, fines, and legal consequences.
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