New Delhi, Dec. 23 -- The Income Tax Department has recently started sending bulk SMS and email alerts to taxpayers for Assessment Year 2025-26, placing refunds on hold under its risk management process due to discrepancies in their ITR filing.

The move has sparked widespread chaos and confusion among taxpayers, with many expressing their frustration on social media platforms. Concerns range from clarity on the alerts to the impact on pending refunds.

The alerts also come as the due date to file a revised return is fast approaching, with taxpayers required to make the necessary corrections and file their return of income by 31 December 2025. This has also prompted some taxpayers to seek an extension, citing the unusually short filing wi...