The income tax department sends notices to individuals who earned extra money through moonlighting but failed to mention it on their tax returns. Moonlighting income can complicate tax calculations and taxpayers may have to pay additional taxes and interest
Broadly, moonlighting is working for a business of the same niche while being a permanent employee of another. Post the Covid pandemic, the practice gained momentum due to remote working and reduced job security.
Addressing the concern around moonlighting, Happiest Minds executive, Joseph Anantharaju reportedly said that the company was clear with employees regarding moonlighting and it deems the practice unacceptable.