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A high-value transaction notice is issued when your reported transactions (in the AIS) do not match your ITR. Here is how to respond.
Common triggers
- Large credit-card, property or investment transactions
- Mutual fund/share transactions above thresholds
- Cash deposits or foreign remittances reported by third parties
How to respond
- Check the transactions in your AIS
- Confirm, or provide feedback if a transaction is incorrect/duplicated
- If you under-reported income, file a revised/updated return
- Respond to the compliance query online before the deadline
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did I get a high-value transaction notice?
Because transactions reported in your AIS do not match your ITR.
How do I respond?
Verify the transactions in the AIS, give feedback and revise your return if needed.
Where are these transactions shown?
In the Annual Information Statement (AIS).
What if a transaction is wrong?
Submit feedback in the AIS marking it incorrect or duplicate.
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