The Income Tax Department of India has issued a clarification after several taxpayers reported receiving emails containing inaccurate details of their “significant transactions” as part of the ongoing Advance Tax e-Campaign for Assessment Year (AY) 2026–27 corresponding to Financial Year (FY) 2025–26.
In an official communication, the Department acknowledged that certain emails sent to taxpayers contained incorrect information regarding financial transactions attributed to them. The Department thanked taxpayers for promptly bringing the issue to its attention and expressed regret for the inconvenience caused.
According to the clarification, the authorities are actively working to resolve the issue in coordination with their service provider. As an interim measure, taxpayers have been advised to disregard the earlier email communications related to the Advance Tax e-Campaign for AY 2026–27 until corrected information is issued.
The Department emphasized that the purpose of these communications is purely facilitative. The emails are intended to serve as reminders enabling taxpayers to review financial information available with the Department and ensure that their advance tax obligations are appropriately met. These alerts are not enforcement actions but are meant to encourage voluntary compliance.
The communication further noted that taxpayers should independently verify their transaction details through the e-Campaign tab available on the Compliance Portal of the income tax e-filing system. The portal allows taxpayers to review financial information reported to the tax authorities and reconcile it with their own records.
Officials explained that the Advance Tax e-Campaign is part of a broader initiative aimed at improving taxpayer awareness and promoting timely payment of advance tax based on high-value or significant transactions captured through information reporting systems.
The Department also advised taxpayers to access and verify the relevant information through the official e-Filing portal rather than relying solely on automated email alerts. This verification process will help ensure that taxpayers consider accurate financial data while computing their advance tax liability.
The tax administration reiterated its appreciation for the cooperation shown by taxpayers and assured that corrective measures are being taken to address the technical issue and prevent similar errors in future communications.
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