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30kCr taxpayer Revise ITR & Disclosed Foreign Assets, Income

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30k Cr taxpayers Revised their ITR & Disclosed Foreign Assets, Income

In November 2024, the CBDT initiated a Compliance-Cum-Awareness Campaign for AY 2024-25. This campaign aimed to assist taxpayers in accurately completing Schedule Foreign Assets and reporting income from foreign sources in their ITR. Compliance with these schedules is mandatory under the Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015, which requires full disclosure of foreign assets and income.
As part of the campaign, informational messages were sent via SMS and email to resident taxpayers who had already submitted their ITRs for AY 2024-25. These messages targeted individuals identified through information received under bilateral and multilateral agreements, suggesting they may hold foreign accounts or assets, or have received income from foreign jurisdictions. The purpose was to remind and guide those who may not have fully completed Schedule Foreign Assets in their submitted ITRs, especially in cases involving high-value foreign assets.
While specific figures regarding the number of Income Tax taxpayers who revised their returns or the total amount of additional foreign assets and income declared have not been publicly disclosed, the campaign underscores the Tax Dept commitment to using technology to simplify taxpayer compliance and reduce human interaction. By leveraging data obtained through the Automatic Exchange of Information, the department aims to create a more efficient, taxpayer-friendly system.
Income Tax Taxpayers are encouraged to utilize resources and support available on the official Tax Dept website to ensure accurate reporting of foreign assets and income. This initiative aligns with the government’s vision for a developed India, fostering a culture of transparency, accountability, and voluntary compliance.
CBDT launched an awareness campaign under which messages were sent to taxpayers who had not disclosed high-value foreign income or assets in their ITRs for AY 2024-25. Over 30,000 taxpayers have revised their I-T returns or filed belated returns and declared additional foreign assets and income of more than Rs 30k crore.

Key Changes in ITR-3 for AY 2025-26 (vs AY 2024-25)

Form Section	AY 2025-26 Changes	Remarks / Implications
Option to opt-out of new regime (Sec. 115BAC(6))	Form 10-IEA details added; validation logic included	Stronger compliance checks, CPC validations likely
Seventh Proviso to Sec. 139(1)	New dropdown for clause (iv); structured disclosure for foreign travel > ₹2L, electricity > ₹1L, CA deposits > ₹1Cr	Targets high-value lifestyle indicators of non-filers
Schedule AL	Required only if total income > ₹1 crore	Threshold increased from ₹50L to ₹1Cr, relief to many individuals
Schedule SPI (Clubbing of Income)	PAN/Aadhaar field added for spouse/minor child	Aims to improve traceability under Sec. 64
Schedule SI (Special Rate Income)	Segregation for LTCG/STCG pre/post 23 July 2024 (20% pre, 12.5% post)	Reflects revised LTCG tax rate as per Budget
Schedule CG (Capital Gains)	New LTCG slab of 12.5% post-23 July 2024	Encourages longer holding, major for capital markets
Schedule AMT / AMTC	Adjustments for new heads, forward AMT, IFSC bifurcation	More precise AMT validation & compliance
ESOPs (Sec. 17(2)(vi))	Detailed reporting of deferment, timelines, employer, etc.	Enables deferred tax benefits under Sec. 80-IAC
Schedule EI (Exempt Income)	Location-wise agri land disclosure if income > ₹5L	Targeted scrutiny on large agri incomes
Schedule GST	Outward supply value now mandatory as per GST returns	Enhanced GST cross-checks with ITR
Verification Section	Dropdown for ‘capacity’ of filer, reference to Sec. 92CD (APA modifications)	Increases clarity and special validations

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