The TRACES portal website has been updated. The new URL is traces.tdscpc.gov.in.
The Income Tax Department has released an important advisory for taxpayers regarding compliance procedures for the Financial Year 2025–26 and earlier years. The notice aims to guide users on the correct navigation path within the income tax portal to ensure timely and accurate compliance.
According to the official communication, taxpayers seeking to complete any compliance-related activities for FY 2025–26 or prior periods must select the option titled “Compliance under Income-tax Act, 1961” after logging into the portal. This option is available on the main menu bar and is essential for accessing relevant compliance functionalities.
The notice clearly outlines the navigation path for users:
Login → Menu Bar → Compliance under Income-tax Act, 1961.
Tax authorities have emphasized that selecting the correct option is crucial to avoid errors or delays in processing compliance requirements.
This update comes as part of ongoing efforts by the department to streamline taxpayer services and improve the usability of its digital platform. By directing users to a centralized compliance section under the Income-tax Act, 1961, the department aims to simplify processes such as responding to notices, submitting information, and fulfilling statutory obligations.
Experts note that such clarifications are particularly significant during peak filing and assessment periods, when many taxpayers engage with the portal for multiple compliance actions. Misnavigation or selection of incorrect modules can lead to procedural complications or missed deadlines.
Taxpayers are therefore advised to carefully follow the prescribed steps while accessing compliance features and ensure that all required actions for the relevant financial years are completed within the stipulated timelines.
The Income Tax Department continues to encourage taxpayers to stay updated with portal instructions and official advisories to ensure smooth and hassle-free compliance.
