{"id":"f-e550251d2f-fcfa69c5-2d6f-5d97-8b9f-806b1e20bc45","title":"CBDT's NUDGE campaign: How taxpayers can review and correct bogus donation claims","description":"CBDT’s NUDGE campaign urges taxpayers with suspicious Section 80G or 80GGC claims to review ITRs, correct errors, and update contact details to avoid penalties and enforcement action.","timestamp":1765901432,"category":"national_v_two","headline":"CBDT's NUDGE campaign: How taxpayers can review and correct bogus donation claims","modifiedHeadline":"Taxpayers: Fix bogus donation claims now!","subCategories":["scid_2c0dc4ac"],"region":"IN","bundleMetaData":{"bundleId":"ece1ae3d-908e-48c7-9e53-a4aa910ee4db","bundleTitle":"Grow Your Money","cardData":null},"iabCategoryId":"85","fcSummary":"The cbdT's 'nudge' campaign alerts taxpayers with suspicious donation deductions. Taxpayers should check for alerts, review donation-related deductions in their itr, identify incorrect claims, and revise their return if needed. Keeping contact details updated is crucial.","summary":"Taxpayers, act now! CBDT's NUDGE campaign alerts you to review & correct suspicious donation claims in your ITRs to avoid penalties.","ctaUrl":"https://trends.glance.com/newz/Personal_Finance/IN/en/cnbc-tv18/f-e550251d2f-fcfa69c5-2d6f-5d97-8b9f-806b1e20bc45","sourceUrl":"https://www.cnbctv18.com/personal-finance/cbdt-nudge-itr-campaign-income-tax-how-to-review-correct-bogus-donation-claims-ws-l-19793020.htm","bannerImage":"https://g-mob.glance-cdn.com/public/fc/image/CV_KJnejzLs0.webp","content":"Following the Central Board of Direct Taxes’ (CBDT) data-driven action against suspicious donation deductions, taxpayers who have received alerts under the ‘NUDGE’ campaign should review their income tax returns (ITRs) and take corrective steps where required.\n\n
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The campaign is aimed at voluntary compliance and allows taxpayers to rectify errors before stricter enforcement action.\n
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Step 1: Check if you have received a CBDT alert\n
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\n CBDT has started sending SMS and email advisories from December 12, 2025, to taxpayers whose returns show high-risk patterns, particularly claims under Sections 80G and 80GGC.\n
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\n Taxpayers should check:\n
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Registered email ID

Registered mobile number

Income Tax e-filing portal notifications

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Step 2: Review donation-related deductions in your ITR\n
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\n Taxpayers should carefully verify:\n
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Donations claimed under Section 80G (charitable institutions)

Donations claimed under Section 80GGC (political parties)

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\n Key checks include:\n
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Whether the recipient organisation is genuine and eligible

Whether correct PAN, approval details, and payment mode have been disclosed

Whether supporting documents match the claim made

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\n Step 3: Identify incorrect or unverifiable claims\n
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\n A claim may be considered risky if:\n
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The donee entity is non-operational or lacks proper registration

Donation receipts appear doubtful or incomplete

Payment was not made through permitted banking channels

Required disclosures were omitted in the return

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\n If any of these issues exist, taxpayers should to withdraw or correct the claim.\n\n
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\n Step 4: Revise or update your Income Tax Return\n
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\n Depending on the assessment year, taxpayers can:\n
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File a revised return for the current assessment year (AY 2025–26), or

File an updated return (ITR-U) for earlier years, as permitted under the Income Tax Act

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\n This allows taxpayers to correct errors, pay any additional tax due, and regularise their filings.\n
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\n Step 5: Maintain accurate contact details\n
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\n CBDT has emphasised the importance of keeping mobile numbers and email IDs updated on the e-filing portal. Incorrect contact details may result in missed advisories or compliance deadlines.\n
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\n The NUDGE campaign reflects CBDT’s increased use of data analytics to detect high-risk claims early, while giving taxpayers an opportunity to self-correct. Prompt action can help taxpayers avoid penalties, interest, and further scrutiny.\n","readDurationInMinutes":"4","author":{"name":"CNBC TV18","logo":"https://glance-mob.glance-cdn.com/public/bubble/jpeg/ecc3d19b-fc52-4a39-881c-5b0936ae723b.jpeg"},"ism":false,"analyticsResponses":[{"measurementId":"383191425","type":"COMSCORE"}],"pointerSummary":["CBDT 'NUDGE' alerts taxpayers on high-risk donation deductions (80G, 80GGC).","Verify donation claims, PAN, eligibility; revise ITR if errors found, avoid penalties.","Update contact details on e-filing portal to receive CBDT advisories and deadlines."],"tags":["CBDT","NUDGECampaign","IncomeTax","ITR","Section80G","Section80GGC","Taxpayers","DonationClaims","TaxEvasion","TaxCompliance","RevisedReturn","UpdatedReturn","ITRU","DataAnalytics","TaxAlerts","TaxPenalties","AssessmentYear","AY202526"],"consent":true,"redirectionEnabled":false}

CBDT's NUDGE campaign: How taxpayers can review and correct bogus donation claims

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