AIS high-value transaction mismatches are not always tax evasion. They may be duplicate reporting, wrong PAN tagging, joint ownership, gross-vs-net reporting or transactions already disclosed under another head. But ignoring the mismatch is the worst response.
The e-filing portal AIS FAQ says AIS displays comprehensive information to taxpayers before filing, enables online feedback and promotes voluntary compliance. Therefore, treat AIS as a reconciliation tool — not as a blind replacement for books.
| Mismatch type | First document to collect | Likely response direction |
|---|---|---|
| Reported transaction is correct and disclosed | ITR computation and ledger. | Retain evidence; ensure correct head/schedule in ITR. |
| Reported amount is duplicate | AIS line items and broker/bank report. | Submit appropriate feedback and keep duplicate proof. |
| Reported in wrong PAN | PAN evidence and third-party confirmation. | Ask reporting entity to correct; use feedback route. |
| Joint transaction | Ownership agreement and bank trail. | Explain share and disclosure position. |
| Not in books | Bank statement, contract, invoices. | Investigate before filing/response. |
The official compliance manual shows e-Campaign categories such as Significant Transactions, Non-Filing of Return and High Value Transactions. If the case is visible in Compliance Portal, prepare a structured response with documents instead of a one-line explanation.
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