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Income Tax Department: A post purportedly from the Income Tax Department is going viral on social media, asking recipients to pay ₹6,000. Let us find out the truth behind this news.

Income Tax Department: Although the deadline for filing income tax returns has passed, many people are still receiving notices from the department asking them to deposit a certain amount as tax. The government has recently responded to this viral notice.

What is the viral claim?

A notice from the Income Tax Department is circulating widely online, claiming that everyone is required to pay ₹6,000 in taxes. The notice even displays details like your name and the date. If you have received this notice, be cautious, as the government has clarified the facts.

What is the truth behind the viral claim?

The government agency PIB Fact Check has revealed the truth about this viral claim. They shared the viral notice on their official X (Twitter) account, clearly marking it as "Fake." The accompanying caption reads: "A notice is circulating online claiming to be issued by the Income Tax Department. It asks the recipient to deposit ₹6,000 as tax."

The post further states: "According to PIB Fact Check, this notice is fake and is a phishing attempt. Income Tax India does not issue such notices. Beware of misleading information and always rely on official sources for accurate details."

File a complaint with PIB

It is worth noting that PIB Fact Check is a government-authorized agency that verifies the authenticity of such news. The agency clarifies the truth behind messages received online, offline, or via text. If you also receive such a message in the name of the government, you too can seek the help of this agency to find out the truth.