GST Data to Be Linked with Income Tax Monitoring

Income Tax Department to use GST data for detecting discrepancies.

Feb 19, 2026 - 11:23
Feb 19, 2026 - 11:28
GST Data to Be Linked with Income Tax Monitoring
GST and Income Tax data integration to enhance compliance and widen tax base.

The Income Tax Department plans to integrate GST data analytics to identify inconsistencies between declared turnover and income. The move is aimed at improving compliance, reducing evasion, and widening the tax base through technology-driven scrutiny mechanisms.