Income Tax Department Introduces Demand Facilitation Centre (DFC) to Ease Outstanding Tax Demands

The Income Tax Department, vide ‘X’ formerly known as twitter has notified the introduction of  Demand Facilitation Centre (DFC) to Ease Outstanding Tax Demands. The tweet says as follows:

“Income Tax Department launches Demand Facilitation Centre (DFC) to facilitate resolution of outstanding tax demand(s).

Pl note that the taxpayer/tax professional may receive:

1. Call from DFC from this number: +91 8216671200
2. Email from the email ID: taxdemand@cpc.incometax.gov.in to facilitate resolution of outstanding demand.”

DFFC is Live in Karnataka, Punjab. Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Goa,  Chandigarh, Puducherry, Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, Delhi and Mumbai.

https://x.com/IncomeTaxIndia/status/1722533714905936341?s=20

PROCESS

1. The taxpayer will receive a call from DFC [(+91) 82166712001] for resolution of outstanding tax demand.
2. The taxpayer will receive email from the email  ID : taxdemand@cpc.incometax.gov.in on his/her registered email ID.
3. The taxpayer can connect with DFC using the toll-free number: 1800 309 0130.

SAFETY MEASURES

1. Never share your e-filing login user ID/password, financial details like bank a/c number, credit/debit card number, CW, O.T.P. , etc.
2. Never open/download attachments from any email ID other than the official email ID of DFC.
3. Never reply/click on links inside a spam email.

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