Income Tax authorities are requesting all taxpayers to provide comprehensive information regarding their Chartered Accountant (CA), Tax Return Preparer (TRP), or any other professional who filed their Income Tax Returns (ITR). Furthermore, they are seeking confirmation regarding whether the taxpayer has submitted the necessary documentary evidence to support claimed deductions and if the taxpayer personally signed the ITR.

It is strongly advised that tax professionals begin obtaining Power of Attorney (POA) from their ITR clients immediately. Failing to do so may result in severe consequences in the future.

~Navneet Shukla