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Tax scrutiny tightens as automated notices reach taxpayers during festive season
Automated tax notices sent during the holiday season flagged deduction and donation mismatches, highlighting tighter data-led scrutiny aimed at improving taxpayer compliance.
Festive cheer gave way to concern for several taxpayers after the income tax department sent automated emails flagging potential discrepancies in filed returns. These non-reply notices were largely issued to high income individuals who reported sizeable charitable donations and salaried taxpayers who claimed multiple deductions or benefits not reflected in employer disclosures. The outreach reflects increasing use of data analytics to cross check lifestyle indicators, spending patterns, and declared income.