alleryStart learning →How is wilful evasion of tax treated under the Income-tax Act?
AAs a refundable default
BAs a civil dispute only
CAs a criminal offence
DAs a clerical error
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. As a criminal offence
Wilful evasion is a criminal offence and so invites prosecution, not just a financial penalty.
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