The Economic Times

Income tax alert: These taxpayers could receive scrutiny notices by June 30, 2026 under Section 143(2)

The CBDT has set June 30, 2026, as the deadline for issuing scrutiny notices under Section 143(2) for FY 2025-26 returns. An internal deadline of June 15, 2026, requires tax officers to forward selected cases for scrutiny. Taxpayers with errors can file updated returns or provide explanations during scrutiny.