Overview
- The Income Tax Department has begun sending bulk communications under the NUDGE campaign urging taxpayers to review filings with suspected discrepancies.
- Outreach targets key management personnel and individuals reporting annual income above ₹50 lakh flagged for possible underreporting, undisclosed assets or improper exemptions.
- Risk analytics compare ITR disclosures with third‑party data, including AIS, Form 26AS and TIS, to detect mismatches and high‑value transactions.
- Taxpayers are advised to reconcile records and file revised or updated returns where needed to avoid escalation to scrutiny or penalties.
- The push builds on a November 2024 round that led 24,678 taxpayers to disclose ₹29,208 crore in foreign assets and ₹1,089.88 crore in foreign‑source income.