Big Relief! After Midnight on 31.03.2025, Tax Department Can’t Touch You for AY 2019-20 and Before

As the clock hit 12:00 AM on 31st March 2025, something big happened in the tax world.

If you underreported income or claimed wrong deductions for Assessment Year 2019-20 or earlier, and you haven’t received a notice under Section 148A, then relax—
Your case can no longer be reopened. Ever.

It’s officially time-barred.
No more notices. No more stress.

But here’s what still stays open:

For AY 2020-21 and AY 2021-22, your case can still be reopened — but only if the escaped income is over ₹50 lakh.

One Exception:
If you’ve hidden foreign income or foreign assets, this protection does NOT apply. The taxman can still reopen those cases.

So in short:
If the Income Tax Department didn’t catch you till now (for AY 2019-20 or earlier), you’re safe. Time’s up for them!