Only 0.35% of I-T Returns filed last year to be scrutinised
The Income Tax Department has picked up only 0.35% of the 6.86 crore returns filed for Assessment Year 2017-18 for scrutiny as against the previous instances of 0.8%-1% of cases. "This shows the faith the tax department has in taxpayers. But it doesnât mean that tax evaders can go scot-free," Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) Chairman Sushil Chandra said.n