Select Committee Approves Digital Access for Income Tax Officers Including Social Media and Emails:...

The Select Committee has approved "digital access for income tax officers, including social media and emails," as per its report on the Income Tax Bill. This significant recommendation grants tax authorities broader powers to access digital data, including social media profiles and emails, of taxpayers during investigations. The move aims to enhance the department's ability to detect tax evasion and undisclosed income in the digital age, while also raising concerns about privacy and the potential for misuse of such extensive access.