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Major Operation "Clean Money" Drive At Income Tax Department

Operation Clean Money initiated by the taxman will verify deposits made between 9th November to 30th December 2016.

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Income Tax Department (ITD) has initiated Operation Clean Money. The initial phase of the operation involves e-verification of large cash deposits made during 9th November to 30th December 2016.

 

Data analytics has been used for comparing the demonetization data with information in ITD databases.

18 lakh defaulters

18 lakh defaulters

In the first batch, around 18 lakh persons have been identified in whose case, cash transactions do not appear to be in line with the tax payer's profile. ITD has enabled online verification of these transactions to reduce compliance cost for the taxpayers while optimizing its resources. The information in respect of these cases is being made available in the e-filing window of the PAN holder (after log in) at the portal https://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in. The PAN holder can view the information using the link "Cash Transactions 2016" under "Compliance" section of the portal. The taxpayer will be able to submit online explanation without any need to visit Income Tax office.

 How to register with e-filing portal?
 

How to register with e-filing portal?

Email and SMS will also be sent to the taxpayers for submitting an online response on the e-filing portal. Taxpayers who are not yet registered on the e-filing portal (at https://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in) should register by clicking on the ‘Register Yourself' link. Registered taxpayers should verify and update their email address and mobile number on the e-filing portal to receive electronic communication.

Helpdesk

Helpdesk

A detailed user guide and quick reference guide is available on the portal to assist the taxpayer in submitting an online response. In the case of any difficulty in submitting on line response, help desk at 1800 4250 0025 may be contacted. Data analytics will be used to select cases for verification, based on approved risk criteria. If the case is selected for verification, request for additional information and its response will also be communicated electronically. The information on the online portal will be dynamic getting updated on receipt of new information, response and data analytics.

For PMGKY payers

For PMGKY payers

The response of taxpayer will be assessed against available information. In case explanation of the source of cash is found justified, the verification will be closed without any need to visit Income Tax Office. The verification will also be closed if the cash deposit is declared under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojna (PMGKY). The taxpayers covered in this phase should submit their response on the portal within 10 days in order to avoid any notice from the ITD and enforcement actions under the Income-tax Act as also other applicable laws.

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Story first published: Thursday, February 2, 2017, 11:08 [IST]
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