Income Tax News

Income Tax Dept Releases Updated Excel-Based ITR-3 Utility for AY 2025-26

26 July 2025 at 09:15

The Income Tax Department has released Version 1.1 of the Excel-based ITR-3 utility on July 24, 2025, for individuals and HUFs earning income from business or profession.

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Finance Ministry Rules Out Statutory Time Limits for Disposal of Income Tax Appeals Amid Rising Pendency

26 July 2025 at 09:01

Despite over 5 lakh pending cases at the CIT (A) level, the Finance Ministry has declined to impose statutory deadlines for disposal of income tax appeals, citing the judicial nature of proceedings and complexity of cases.

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CBDT Chairman Assures Privacy, Says Only Financial Data From Devices Will Be Analysed in Investigations

26 July 2025 at 08:56

The proposed Income Tax Bill, 2025, has sparked a privacy debate over provisions allowing access to taxpayers’ digital devices, emails, and social media. CBDT assures data privacy safeguards and the release of a digital search manual.

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AI Tools Helped Income Tax Department Collect Rs 11,000 Crore in 4 Years: CBDT Chairman

26 July 2025 at 08:50

CBDT Chairman Ravi Agarwal reveals AI-driven initiatives have led to Rs 11,000 crore in additional tax revenue from over 1 crore updated returns, and uncovered Rs 29,000 crore in foreign assets and Rs 1,000 crore in VDA income in FY25.

Posted in Income Tax | 1158 Views

FM Sitharaman Directs CBDT to Withdraw Low-Value Tax Appeals Within Three Months

25 July 2025 at 15:28

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman directs CBDT to withdraw low-value tax appeals under new thresholds within 3 months, targeting resolution of Rs 10 lakh crore in disputed tax demands and improving taxpayer trust.

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Income Tax Bill 2025 Cuts Word Count by 50%, No Change in Tax Rates: Baijayant Panda

25 July 2025 at 09:17

Income Tax Bill, 2025 aims to simplify compliance with no change in tax rates. Baijayant Panda highlights 50% word count reduction, easier language, and 566 suggestions from the Select Committee report.

Posted in Income Tax | 1632 Views

Finance Ministry Says No to IBC Loan Waiver Exemption in Income Tax Bill 2025

25 July 2025 at 09:08

Finance Ministry rejects MCA's proposal to exempt IBC loan waivers from income tax under the Income Tax Bill, 2025, citing policy and judicial precedent. Experts warn this could discourage resolution applicants and hurt asset recoveries.

Posted in Income Tax | 1479 Views

CBDT Grants Section 35 Approval to IQRAA Hospital for Scientific Research Contributions

25 July 2025 at 09:00

CBDT approves IQRAA International Hospital & Research Centre, Kozhikode for scientific research under Section 35(1)(ii) of the Income-tax Act. Valid for AY 2026-27 to AY 2030-31

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CBDT Approves Gitarthganga for Tax Deduction under Section 35 for Social Science Research

25 July 2025 at 08:44

CBDT has granted approval to Gitarthganga, Ahmedabad (PAN: AAATG1334K), as a recognized institution for conducting Social Science or Statistical Research under Section 35(1)(iii) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

Posted in Income Tax | 78 Views

India Collects Rs 437 Crore in Crypto Taxes in FY24

24 July 2025 at 09:33

India collected Rs 437 crore in crypto taxes in FY24, up 62% from FY23. Govt boosts compliance with TDS, data analytics and taxpayer alerts

Posted in Income Tax | 1242 Views