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Credit card bill payments flagged by the department
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Facts
Card issuers report large card bill payments, including cash payments of ₹1 lakh or more and total payments of ₹10 lakh or more in a year. The department checks whether your known income supports that spending.
Provisions and law
- Sec 285BA, Income-tax Act 1961Banks, registrars, mutual funds and others report specified high-value transactions to the department.
- Rule 114E, Income-tax Rules 1962 (now Rule 237, Income-tax Rules 2026)Card bill payments above set limits are reported.
Analysis
If you paid business expenses on your personal card and got reimbursed, or your salary covers the spend, say so with a simple statement. Keep reimbursement records and bank statements ready. If the spending came from income not reported, fix the return first. A plain, consistent explanation usually closes the item.
Conclusion
- Total your card payments for the year.
- Match them with salary, savings or reimbursements.
- Respond that the information is correct and the source is covered.
- Keep statements ready in case of follow up.
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