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Insta post says Income Tax tracks online spending, PIB fact checks
short by / on Friday, 2 January, 2026
PIB Fact Check has clarified that claims by Instagram handle 'bingewealth' about Income Tax Department tracking online shopping, digital payments or personal spending are misleading. The agency said there is no system for digital surveillance. Reporting under Section 285BA only covers limited high-value transactions. The new Income Tax Act, 2025 aims to simplify tax laws, not monitor behaviour.
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