Income Tax Dept cracks down on fake donation refunds 2025

India’s Income Tax Department has launched a crackdown on taxpayers seeking refunds by citing donations to fake political parties and sham charities. Officials are verifying receipts, flagging suspicious deduction claims, and issuing notices. The high-stakes compliance push aims to curb refund fraud, protect revenue, and warn filers to maintain genuine paperwork, traceable payments, and accurate disclosures, amid closely watched probes.