I-T department puts in place safeguard measures for e-assessment

Aims to address fears that the process may lead to a rise in ad hoc additions in demand

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Income Tax department | Taxation | Income Tax filing

Dilasha Seth  |  New Delhi 

Addressing fears that the faceless assessment process may lead to a rise in ad hoc additions in demand by tax officers due to a gap in understanding or inadequate submissions, the income tax department has put in place in-built safeguard mechanisms.

Any additions in demand made by a tax officer under the faceless assessment process for over Rs 5 lakh of income will undergo a rigorous review process before a final demand order is passed. With the department expected to carry out close to 200,000 faceless assessments by March 31, 2021, the in-built check is aimed at ensuring that no one-sided ...

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First Published: Wed, September 23 2020. 06:05 IST
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