Ministry of Finance:

The Income Tax Department today launched Faceless Income Tax Appeals.

Under Faceless Appeals, all Income Tax appeals will be finalised in a faceless manner under the faceless ecosystem with the exception of appeals relating to serious frauds, major tax evasion, sensitive & search matters, International tax and Black Money Act.

There will be no physical interface between the taxpayers or their counsel/s and the Income Tax Department. The taxpayers can make submissions from the comfort of their home and save their time and resources.

The Faceless Appeals system will include allocation of cases through Data Analytics and AI under the dynamic jurisdiction with central issuance of notices which would be having Document Identification Number (DIN).

The Faceless Appeal will provide great convenience to taxpayers, ensure just & fair appeal orders & minimise any further litigation. The new system will also be instrumental in imparting greater efficiency, transparency & accountability in functioning of the I-T Dept.