Income Tax Dept Introduces TAX ASSIST - Go to Support for all Tax Concerns

In the "X" platform, where many taxpayers voice their issues, "TAX ASSIST" is an in-depth program built to help individuals at every step of the income tax filing and compliance process.

In order to prevent taxpayers from getting into difficulties with the rules because of preventable errors, the campaign seeks at offering these individuals timely alerts, feasible options, and the clarifications they need, whether that means answering departmental communications, keeping accurate financial disclosures, or meeting important tax deadlines.

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Tax Assist has been started with the campaign of Section 80GGC Exemption. The Department says that on incorrect claims under Section 80GGC, which allows deductions for contributions made to political parties. According to the department, a number of taxpayers may have mistakenly claimed deductions under this section as a result of carelessness or a misinterpretation of their eligibility.

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The department, as part of the campaign, expressed the scenario of what to do If 80GGC deduction is Claimed by Mistake. It states that :

"TAX ASSIST"

Expressing scenarios-

If 80GGC deduction is Claimed by Mistake then kindly-

• Revise your return or file ITR U
• Pay due taxes & interest
• Return excess refund

Ignoring the communication may lead to scrutiny or penalty.

Correct it before it costs you!”

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