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Beyond Filing: How AI Will Handle Tax Notices, Refunds & Appeals
Artificial Intelligence is no longer limited to automating tax filing ; it is now transforming how the Indian Income Tax Department manages notices, refunds, and appeals. By analyzing data patterns, cross-verifying financial details, and streamlining compliance, AI ensures faster resolutions and reduces taxpayer stress. These advancements mark a shift from manual interventions to automated, accurate, and transparent processes. Table of Contents Beyond Filing: Answering the Co

Asharam Swain
Dec 4, 20259 min read
Why TaxTech Is the Next Big Leap for Salaried Employees in 2025
TaxTech is reshaping how salaried employees in India approach tax filing in 2025. With evolving tax laws, revised income tax slabs, and the growing importance of compliance, traditional filing methods often fall short. Technology now plays a central role in providing accuracy, reducing effort, and optimizing financial outcomes. By integrating AI-driven planning, real-time data, and simplified filing tools, TaxTech ensures employees can manage taxes efficiently without gettin

Rashmita Choudhary
Dec 4, 20258 min read
From Manual Filing to AI Filing – The 3 Stages of Tax Evolution
Tax filing in India has transformed dramatically over the decades. From lengthy paper-based returns to digital e-filing portals and now AI-powered platforms, every stage has reshaped the compliance experience. Today, automation and intelligent systems are reducing errors, saving time, and making income tax filing more accessible than ever before. This evolution highlights how the system has progressed from manual paperwork to digital efficiency and, ultimately, to AI-driven

Nimisha Panda
Dec 4, 20258 min read
Why Self-Filing With ChatGPT Could Still Get You an Income Tax Notice
Self-filing income tax returns with the help of ChatGPT may appear convenient, but it carries risks that can quickly result in an income tax notice under the Income Tax Act, 1961. Generative AI tools provide general assistance but cannot fully ensure compliance with evolving tax rules, nor can they validate data against authoritative records like Form 26AS or AIS. Recent cases have shown that taxpayers relying solely on ChatGPT missed crucial disclosures or selected incorrect

PRITI SIRDESHMUKH
Dec 4, 20259 min read
The Rise of Conversational AI in Finance & Tax Filing
Conversational AI is reshaping the way finance and taxation function in India. From guiding users through bank account openings to providing real-time tax compliance assistance, AI-powered systems have gone far beyond chatbots. They now deliver financial advice, automate document checks, and minimize human error in filing. In the tax space, platforms such as TaxBuddy have integrated conversational AI to simplify ITR filing , reduce errors, and offer compliance-ready support.

Dipali Waghmode
Dec 4, 20259 min read
How to Update Bank Account Details for Refund on Income Tax Portal
Updating bank account details on the Income Tax Portal is essential to ensure smooth refund processing. The Income Tax Department only issues refunds to pre-validated and active bank accounts linked with PAN. If the account is closed, changed, or unverified, refunds may fail or remain pending. By updating bank details correctly, taxpayers can avoid delays and ensure the refund reaches the right account. With the Income Tax Portal’s simplified interface, updating and validatin

Asharam Swain
Dec 3, 202510 min read


ChatGPT vs Traditional Tax Filing Platforms – What’s Best for You?
Filing income tax in India has evolved beyond paper forms and manual calculations. Taxpayers now have access to AI-driven assistants like ChatGPT, which provide instant answers and guidance on deductions, document preparation, and ITR sections. Meanwhile, traditional platforms such as TaxBuddy offer end-to-end filing solutions with auto-filled forms, government portal integration, error-checking, and real-time compliance updates. Understanding the benefits and limitations

Asharam Swain
Dec 3, 20259 min read
How to Respond to a High-Value Transaction Alert with TaxBuddy
High-value transaction alerts are issued when large deposits, investments, or payments appear in financial records but do not match the income reported in the return. These alerts are part of the Income Tax Department’s monitoring system to ensure transparency and prevent tax evasion. Timely response protects taxpayers from unnecessary scrutiny, penalties, or prolonged verification. Once an alert appears, the next steps involve verifying the information, gathering documents,

Dipali Waghmode
Dec 3, 20258 min read
ITR Processing Under Section 143(1): Meaning and Implications
Section 143(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, governs how the Income Tax Department verifies and processes income tax returns (ITRs). The assessment is carried out by the Centralised Processing Centre (CPC) through an automated system that checks for errors, mismatches, and inconsistencies between the taxpayer’s declared data and information available with the department. It ensures accuracy in tax computation, deductions, and TDS credits, while also identifying any refund or

Asharam Swain
Dec 3, 20259 min read
Difference Between Tax Planning and Tax Avoidance
Introduction Tax planning and tax evasion are legal terms that might be confusing to the average person. You should be aware of a few terms when it comes to tax savings. Tax planning and avoidance are among them. They are frequently used interchangeably, despite their significant differences. This guide will examine the distinction between these two terms. The assessee might lower his/her liability through lawful means in two ways: tax planning and avoidance. Tax planning is

PRITI SIRDESHMUKH
Dec 3, 20256 min read
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