Does income tax officer carry gun?

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) is also part of the Department of Revenue. The Income Tax Department draws its staff from Indian Revenue Service officers nationwide, and is responsible for the investigation of economic crimes and tax evasion. Some special agents and agents can carry firearms.

What are the powers of income tax officers?

An Assessing Officer is an income tax officer who has the power to make an assessment of a taxpayer who is liable to tax under the Act. The Assessing Officer appointed by the Central Board of Direct Tax to your return may vary depending on the size of your income/nature of your business (CBDT or Board).

Do customs officers carry guns in India?

Apart from rifles and signal pistols, the Customs currently has 65 LMGs, 548 SLRs, more than 1,500 pistols of different make and more than 1,500 revolvers. More LMGs will be procured for newly acquired patrol boats. These weapons are already loaned to officers for performing anti-smuggling duties, in field formations.

Which is better income tax inspector or CBI Sub-Inspector?

CBI is the most powerful department in the entire SSC but it’s an irony that an Inspector of Income Tax has far more immediate power in his hands than does a Sub-Inspector of CBI. If you are okay with all India transfer policy of CBI then this point is a big consolation for you.

Does a central excise inspector carry a gun on duty?

No. They are given training of gun during physical training. They are given training of firing a gun also. But on regular duty, they don’t carry any gun. first thing should be cleared that central excise Inspector is a uniform job but it doesn’t mean that it is like a police or army job.

Does the IRS need armed agents?

Not all IRS agents are armed, of course. It’s only the Criminal Investigation Division, and they arguably need them. Yet even within that group there’s been some criticism. According to one government audit, IRS Agents ‘Accidentally’ Discharged Guns 11 Times between 2009 and 2011.

Do IRS agents ‘accidentally’ discharge guns?

According to one government audit, IRS Agents ‘Accidentally’ Discharged Guns 11 Times between 2009 and 2011. Some resulted in property damage or personal injury, claimed the report. What’s more, agents accidentally fired their guns more times than they did intentionally, said the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.

What is the job description of an income tax inspector?

An income tax Inspector is usually posted in Assessment Section or Non Assessment Section. In Assessment section the job is ondesk dealing with auditing and handling issues such as tax refund TDS etc. Where as in Non Assessment Section their job includes intel and evidence gathering on possible defaulters by conducting rails with field teams.

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