I-T Dept Nudges Taxpayers on Bogus Political Donation Claims

• I-T department sending SMS/emails regarding bogus political donation claims.
• Advisories target wrongful deduction claims for unrecognised political parties (RUPPs) or charitable institutions.
• A "NUDGE campaign" launched to allow taxpayers to update ITRs and withdraw incorrect claims.
• RUPPs were found to be used as conduits for routing funds, hawala, and issuing bogus donation receipts.

Why It Matters: Bogus donation claims could lead to I-T scrutiny and impact your tax returns.