About Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)

CBDT is nodal policy-making body of the Income Tax (IT) department under the Union Finance Ministry.

It is a statutory authority established under The Central Board of Revenue Act, 1963. The composition of CBDT includes Chairman and six members.

It is responsible for framing policy and administrative issues related to direct taxes and the Income Tax department.