Income Tax Refund “Risk Management” SMS Explained: CBDT’s NUDGE Campaign Flags Ineligible Deductions in ITRs for AY 2025-26 — What to Do Before December 31
India’s Income Tax Department has paused refunds for many taxpayers after sending SMS and email alerts citing a “risk management process.” The CBDT said December 24 that the messages are advisory, part of its “NUDGE” campaign targeting potentially ineligible deduction and exemption claims. Taxpayers flagged are urged to review and correct their returns before the December 31 deadline.