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Synopsis<\/strong>: High value transactions like big cash deposits, luxury purchases, property deals are closely tracked by the IT Department. Any huge transaction can trigger scrutiny if not properly reported to the Income Tax department.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The Income tax department of India has created a financial surveillance network via its annual information statement, and the SFT. Financial institutions, banks, mutual fund houses, registrars, and stockbrokers are legally mandated to report high-value transactions directly to the tax authorities. Failure to report these obligations could lead to tax notices, penalties. <\/p>

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High value-transactions at a glance<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Transaction Type<\/strong><\/td>Nature of Income<\/strong><\/td>Tax Rate Applicable<\/strong><\/td>Relevant Section<\/strong><\/td>Documents Required<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Sale\/Purchase of Immovable Property \u2265 \u20b950 Lakh<\/td>Capital Gains (LTCG\/STCG)<\/td>LTCG: 20% (with indexation); STCG: As per slab<\/td>Sec. 54, 194-IA<\/td>Sale deed, Purchase agreement, Stamp duty receipt, PAN card, Bank statements<\/td><\/tr>
Fixed Deposit Interest<\/td>Interest Income<\/td>As per income tax slab (10% TDS if PAN provided)<\/td>Sec. 194A<\/td>Form 15G\/15H (if applicable), FD certificate, Form 26AS<\/td><\/tr>
Cash Deposits in Bank \u2265 \u20b910 Lakh (Savings)<\/td>Unexplained Cash Credit<\/td>60% tax + 25% surcharge + 6% cess (if unexplained)<\/td>Sec. 68, 269SS<\/td>Source of funds, ITR, Business records<\/td><\/tr>
Cash Deposits in Current Account \u2265 \u20b950 Lakh<\/td>Business Income \/ Unexplained<\/td>As per slab \/ 60% if unexplained<\/td>Sec. 68, 44AB<\/td>Books of accounts, GST returns, Business proof<\/td><\/tr>
Mutual Fund Investments \u2265 \u20b910 Lakh<\/td>Capital Gains \/ Income<\/td>LTCG: 10% above \u20b91 lakh; STCG: 15%<\/td>Sec. 112A, 111A<\/td>KYC docs, Investment statements, Demat account<\/td><\/tr>
Credit Card Spending \u2265 \u20b91 Lakh (cash) \/ \u20b910 Lakh (annual)<\/td>Undisclosed Income<\/td>As per slab + penalty if undisclosed<\/td>Sec. 285BA<\/td>Bank statements, ITR, Income proof<\/td><\/tr>
Foreign Remittance \u2265 \u20b97 Lakh (under LRS)<\/td>Foreign Income \/ Gift<\/td>20% TCS collected at source; as per slab for income<\/td>Sec. 206C(1G), 195<\/td>Form A2, Passport, PAN, Purpose declaration<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Sale or Purchase of Immovable Property<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n