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CBDT's New Warning: High-Risk Taxpayers Urged to Declare Foreign Assets

The CBDT is launching its second NUDGE campaign targeting high-risk taxpayers with undisclosed foreign assets. This initiative follows a successful first campaign that recovered significant undeclared wealth. Taxpayers identified through international data exchange systems will receive warnings to declare their assets. The program aims to promote voluntary compliance through technology-driven, non-intrusive methods.

Key Points: CBDT Nudge Campaign Targets High-Risk Taxpayers With Foreign Assets

  • Campaign targets taxpayers with unreported foreign assets identified through AEOI analysis
  • First NUDGE campaign recovered Rs 29,208 crore in foreign assets
  • Taxpayers must revise returns by December 31, 2025 deadline
  • Initiative uses advanced data analytics for non-intrusive compliance
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CBDT to nudge high-risk taxpayers holding foreign assets to review and revise returns

CBDT launches second NUDGE campaign, warning high-risk taxpayers to declare foreign assets by Dec 31, 2025 to avoid penalties under data analytics scrutiny.

"Accurate and complete disclosure of foreign assets and income is a statutory requirement - Finance Ministry"

New Delhi, Nov 27

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on Thursday said it is launching the second ‘NUDGE’ campaign, under which SMSs and emails will be sent to high-risk taxpayers, advising them to review and revise their income-tax returns on or before December 31, 2025 to avoid penal consequences.

Analysis of the Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) for FY 2024-25 (CY 2024) by CBDT has identified high-risk cases where foreign assets appear to exist but have not been reported in the ITRs filed for AY 2025-26.

The campaign from November 28 aims to facilitate correct reporting in Schedule Foreign Assets (FA) and Foreign Source Income (FSI) in ITRs.

The first NUDGE campaign, launched on November 17, 2024, targeted select taxpayers who had been reported by foreign jurisdictions under the AEOI framework as holding foreign assets that were not disclosed in their Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for AY 2024-25.

The initiative yielded positive outcomes, with 24,678 taxpayers (including several not directly nudged) revisiting their returns and disclosing foreign assets amounting to Rs 29,208 crore, along with foreign-source income of Rs 1,089.88 crore.

“Accurate and complete disclosure of foreign assets and income is a statutory requirement under the Income-tax Act, 1961, and the Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015,” said Finance Ministry in a statement.

CBDT utilises advanced data analytics to simplify compliance processes, reduce information asymmetry, and reinforce a transparent and trust-oriented interface with taxpayers. The initiative aligns with the vision of Viksit Bharat, fostering accountability, transparency and a culture of voluntary compliance.

It continues to strengthen its data-driven, non-intrusive and taxpayer-centric measures aimed at improving voluntary compliance.

The “Non-intrusive Usage of Data to Guide and Enable (NUDGE)” initiative reflects CBDT’s commitment to a forward-looking, technology-enabled and trust-based tax administration focused on promoting accurate reporting and enhancing revenue mobilisation.

The CBDT advises all eligible taxpayers to utilise this opportunity to ensure complete compliance with statutory reporting requirements.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good move by CBDT. The data analytics approach is smart - catches tax evaders without harassing honest taxpayers. Hope this helps fund more development projects for Viksit Bharat vision.
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Arjun K
While I support tax compliance, I hope the "high-risk" categorization is accurate. Sometimes people genuinely forget to declare small foreign investments. The process should be fair and not punitive for honest mistakes.
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Sarah B
The transparency in tax administration is impressive. Giving people until Dec 2025 to correct their returns shows the government wants compliance, not just punishment. Much better than surprise raids!
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Vikram M
Automatic Exchange of Information between countries has really changed the game. You can't hide money abroad anymore. Better to pay taxes honestly and sleep peacefully at night. 😊
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Karthik V
The first campaign results are eye-opening - 24,678 taxpayers! This shows how widespread the problem was. Hope this second round catches the remaining tax evaders. Every rupee counts for nation building.

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