Big Alert: 1.65 Lakh Taxpayers Picked for Scrutiny by Income Tax Dept:

Big Alert: 1.65 Lakh Taxpayers Picked for Scrutiny by Income Tax Dept

The income tax department in year 2024-25 has selected 1.65 lakh cases for scrutiny for the assessment year 2025-26

1.65 Lakh cases Picked for Tax Scrutiny

authorCA Pratibha GoyaldateJun 27, 2025
Last update on Jun 27, 2025
Big Alert: 1.65 Lakh Taxpayers Picked for Scrutiny by Income Tax Dept The Income Tax Department has selected approximately 1.65 lakh cases for scrutiny for the year 2025. Notices have been issued to over 1 lakh individuals and companies so far ahead of the 30th June deadline. Notices issued under section 143(2) of the Income Tax Act 1961 in all the selected cases.

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Key parameters include:
  • Unusual cash deposits,
  • Unexplained substantial bank credits,
  • Capital introduction without explained sources,
  • GST turnover mismatch
  • Mergers and Acquisitions cases
Also, around 2.5 to 3 Lakh cases have been flagged, including those of non-filers of Income Tax Returns.

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In the years 2022, 2023, and 2024, the average number of cases selected was approximately 50000 to 60000.

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