Scrutiny Alert: Why You Should File ITR Through a Professional?

🚨 Scrutiny Alert: Why You Should File ITR Through a Professional?

Recently, I came across a case where a doctor received a scrutiny notice due to filing an inaccurate ITR.

What went wrong?

➡️ The ITR was filed by a low-fee tax preparer who promised a big refund by using wrong provisions (44AD instead of 44ADA).

➡️ Ineligible deductions like house rent, excess home loan interest, and 80C were falsely claimed.

➡️ Professional income (TDS under 194J) was wrongly shown as cash receipts under business income — an instant red flag.

The Result?

The client is now facing:

➡️ A scrutiny notice, detailed questioning, and document verification with 15+ queries.

➡️ Additional tax, penalties, and interest.

➡️ Stress and loss of time due to a “cheap” filing gone wrong.

Key Takeaways:

1️⃣ Never fall for low-fee consultants promising heavy refunds.

2️⃣ Professionals like doctors must file under correct sections (44ADA).

3️⃣ Greed for refunds = scrutiny + penalties + bigger tax burden.

4️⃣ Always trust a tax expert or qualified CA for filing your returns.

Tax filing is not about saving a few hundred rupees—it's about peace of mind and avoiding future troubles.