6 ITR Types Face Scrutiny: Is Your Return Safe?
The Income Tax Department has listed 6 specific types of ITR filings that will face compulsory scrutiny in FY 2026-27. If your return falls in any of these categories, expect a notice. Here is what every salaried person and small business owner must know before filing.
One wrong ITR entry can cost you more than 6 months of chai money in penalties.
Your ITR may face mandatory scrutiny this year — know if you qualify
Key Takeaways
Cross-check your Form 26AS and Annual Information Statement (AIS) on the income tax portal before filing — any mismatch is a red flag.
Avoid under-reporting cash transactions, rent income, or freelance earnings; even ₹50,000 unreported can trigger a scrutiny notice.
If you deposited over ₹10 lakh in a savings account or made large credit card payments last year, keep documentary proof ready before submitting your ITR.
The Income Tax Department has listed 6 specific types of ITR filings that will face compulsory scrutiny in FY 2026-27. If your return falls in any of these categories, expect a notice. Here is what every salaried person and small business owner must know before filing.
Here's what happened: The Income Tax Department has identified 6 categories of ITRs that will be picked for mandatory scrutiny during FY 2026-27 assessment.. Returns flagged include those with large cash deposits, high-value foreign travel, significant mismatch between declared income and expenses or investments.. Returns showing discrepancies between Form 26AS, AIS data, and what was actually declared are among the top triggers for compulsory scrutiny..
What you should do: Cross-check your Form 26AS and Annual Information Statement (AIS) on the income tax portal before filing — any mismatch is a red flag.. Avoid under-reporting cash transactions, rent income, or freelance earnings; even ₹50,000 unreported can trigger a scrutiny notice.. If you deposited over ₹10 lakh in a savings account or made large credit card payments last year, keep documentary proof ready before submitting your ITR..
Download your AIS from incometax.gov.in before filing. It shows every financial transaction the tax department already knows about — reconcile it first to avoid automatic scrutiny triggers.
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- [1]“ITR scrutiny alert: Income Tax Department identifies 6 categories of returns for mandatory scrutiny in FY 2026-27” Wealth-Economic Times · 11 Jun 2026
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