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Which provision of the Income-tax Act, 2025 empowers the Central Board of Direct Taxes to notify a scheme allowing specified taxpayers to furnish returns through authorised tax return preparers?

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Which provision of the Income-tax Act, 2025 empowers the Central Board of Direct Taxes to notify a scheme allowing specified taxpayers to furnish returns through authorised tax return preparers?

  1. Section 264

  2. Section 268

  3. Section 265

  4. Section 262

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A - Section 264

Section 264(1) lets the Board make and notify a scheme under which specified classes of persons may prepare and furnish their returns through authorised tax return preparers; companies and persons whose accounts must be audited are outside it. Section 265 deals with verification of returns and section 268 with inquiry before assessment.

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