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Income Tax Department – Press Release ReportPublished 8 Jul 2026Read time 1 min

Tax Department Asks Taxpayers to Self-Check Deduction Claims

Income Tax Department flagged some deduction claims as potentially ineligible.

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What happened

The Income Tax Department has launched an initiative encouraging taxpayers to voluntarily review their deduction and exemption claims. The department has identified some claims as potentially ineligible. Taxpayers are being asked to check and correct these claims on their own.

Why it matters

Deductions and exemptions reduce how much tax you pay. If a claim is found ineligible later, you may owe extra tax plus penalties. Voluntary correction now may help avoid those penalties.

What to check

  • →Check your filed Income Tax Return for all deductions and exemptions you claimed this year
  • →Find out which deductions — such as 80C for investments or 80D for health insurance — you are actually eligible for
  • →Look at any communication or notice from the Income Tax Department regarding your specific return
  • →Ask your CA or tax filer whether your claimed deductions have valid supporting documents
  • →Consider visiting the Income Tax e-filing portal at incometax.gov.in for any official guidance on this initiative

This is general information, not financial advice. Check your own position with your lender or an adviser.

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