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UPI Payments Alone Do Not Trigger Income Tax Notices
Digital payments through UPI, NEFT, RTGS or IMPS do not automatically lead to an income tax notice. The Economic Times reports that scrutiny usually begins when transaction records do not match income…
The Story in Brief
Digital payments through UPI, NEFT, RTGS or IMPS do not automatically lead to an income tax notice. The Economic Times reports that scrutiny usually begins when transaction records do not match income disclosed in the return. The department compares data from the Statement of Financial Transactions, Annual Information Statement and Form 26AS.
Tax professionals cited by the Economic Times say frequent unexplained credits, high-value purchases and receipts with tax deducted at source that are missing from returns can attract questions. A reported case involved credit card payments above Rs 50 lakh by a taxpayer who had not filed a return. Banks and other institutions report several high-value transactions, including property purchases of Rs 45 lakh or more and mutual fund investments of Rs 10 lakh or more.
The Indian Opinion
The claim that every UPI transfer puts a taxpayer on a watchlist is as misleading as the belief that digital payments leave no trail. The real issue is whether records, declared income and the source of funds agree. Nor should a reported transaction be treated as proof of wrongdoing. Taxpayers should keep invoices, loan records and explanations for family transfers. The practical test is simple: can the bank trail be reconciled with the return and supporting documents?
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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