🚨 IT Department Sends “Nudge” Notices – Check Your ITR Now!
In a significant compliance development, the Income Tax Department has reportedly issued bulk “nudge” notices to selected taxpayers across India. These communications are not traditional assessment notices but serve as compliance alerts highlighting mismatches, discrepancies, or potential omissions in filed Income Tax Returns (ITRs). With advanced data analytics, AI-based risk profiling, and cross-verification of financial transactions, the department is increasingly focusing on voluntary compliance. If you have received such a communication—or fall within the high-risk category—this is the right time to carefully review your ITR and act promptly. Let us understand what these “nudge” notices mean, who is under focus, and what steps taxpayers should take to avoid penalties or further scrutiny. What Is a “Nudge” Notice? A “nudge” notice is essentially a soft compliance communication sent by the Income Tax Department to encourage taxpayers to review and correct discrepancies in their...