policyApril 2025Medium impact
Faceless Assessment Extended to All Scrutiny Cases
From April 2025, all scrutiny cases are being handled under the faceless assessment scheme, removing personal interaction.
Affected taxpayers
Taxpayers under scrutiny
The faceless assessment scheme, earlier applicable to select cases, has now been extended to all scrutiny cases across the country.
This means taxpayers will interact with the tax department only through the e‑filing portal, with no in‑person visits to the tax office.
All queries, notices, and replies will be electronic, making it essential to keep digital records ready and respond promptly online.