The department has explicitly stated that individuals who disregard income tax notices will be subject to thorough scrutiny regarding their Income Tax Returns (ITR).

The deadline for furnishing the Income Tax Return (ITR) for the Assessment Year (AY) 2023-24, which is for the income earned in the financial year (FY) 2022-23, is on July 31, 2023, for most taxpayers. Nevertheless, for taxpayers who must undergo an audit of their accounts as per the Income Tax Act, including companies, LLPs, and some individuals, the deadline for filing the ITR is commonly October 31, 2023.

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has identified specific parameters for the compulsory selection of returns for thorough scrutiny during the fiscal year 2023-24. One of these parameters includes cases where a law enforcement agency provides specific information highlighting tax evasion for the relevant assessment year, and the assessee has filed the return for that assessment year.