Exploring the Power of Section 133(6) in IT Act

Introduction: The income tax department treats tax filings with utmost seriousness, demonstrating its commitment through swift and decisive actions against any misconduct. In July 2023 alone, the department issued over 100,000 notices to taxpayers suspected of underreporting or misreporting their income. These notices, authorized under Section 133 (6) of the Income Tax Act, are dispatched […]

Assessing Officer :Role in Tax Assessments

Introduction:  An income tax assessing officer, employed by the Income Tax Department, is tasked with evaluating income tax returns. Their primary responsibilities involve verifying the accuracy of these returns and identifying any intentional or unintentional discrepancies. Furthermore, each jurisdiction appoints its own assessing officer to oversee taxpayers within its boundaries. Every taxpayer is allocated a […]