Enhanced Transparency in Income Tax Faceless Proceedings
The Income Tax Department has released a new update aimed at enhancing transparency and streamlining the conduct of its faceless tax assessment and appeal proceedings.
Key Features of the New Update
- Improved Communication and Interaction: The update focuses on simplifying the digital interface and communication channels used during the faceless process. This includes clearer notifications and better mechanisms for taxpayers and tax professionals to submit documents and respond to queries.
- Reduced Discretion: The objective is to further reduce human interface and manual discretion on the part of tax officers, ensuring that decisions are primarily driven by data and compliance standards, thereby increasing objectivity and consistency in assessments.
- Better Document Management: The new features are designed to improve the traceability and handling of documents submitted electronically by the assessee, minimizing instances of misplacement or denial of opportunity for being heard.
- Strengthening Natural Justice: By enhancing transparency and providing better digital tools for interaction, the department aims to reinforce the principles of natural justice within the faceless system, ensuring that every taxpayer receives a fair opportunity to present their case fully and effectively.
Source :- Income Tax Portal