Over last few days a number of reports have appeared in the media expressing views and concerns regarding the applicability of various provisions of the Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act 2015.

Some of the views expressed in these reports are based on surmises and may not be factually accurate or correctly reflecting the legal position. The CBDT has already issued an Explanatory Circular No. 12 dated 02-07-2015 and another Circular No 13 dated 06.07.2015 containing a set of ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ (FAQs) clarifying various aspects of the Act. 

Any further Issues and concerns that need clarification may be brought to the notice of the CBDT at the e-mail address [email protected] so that these are also addressed in an appropriate manner.

Black Money Act applicability clarified; stakeholders invited to submit queries and consult explanatory circulars and FAQs for guidance. The release directs reliance on Explanatory Circular No. 12 and Circular No. 13 (FAQs) for clarification of the Black Money Act's provisions and invites stakeholders to submit further issues or concerns by email so they may be addressed administratively.