Income Tax News

CBDT Notifies Foreign Assets of Small Taxpayers-Disclosure Scheme Rules, 2026

17 August 2026 at 09:12

CBDT notifies Foreign Assets of Small Taxpayers–Disclosure Scheme Rules 2026, covering eligibility, valuation, tax, penalty, forms, payment timelines and immunity for undisclosed foreign assets.

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Key Allowances and Deductions Available to Taxpayers for Tax Year 2026-27

15 August 2026 at 09:06

Income Tax Act 2025: Check key allowances, deductions and exemptions for TY 2026-27 covering salaries, HRA, house property, business, capital gains and family pension.

Posted in Income Tax | 1 comments | 2664 Views

CBDT Issues FAQs on Section 536 Transition Provisions Under Income Tax Act, 2025

15 August 2026 at 09:06

CBDT issues FAQs on Section 536 of the Income-tax Act, 2025, clarifying transition rules for summons, searches, assessments, recovery, penalties, TCCs, 12AB/80G and LDC/NDC applications.

Posted in Income Tax | 1 comments | 3825 Views

Tax Benefits for Senior Citizens in FY 2026-27: Deductions, TDS Relief and ITR Exemptions

14 August 2026 at 09:27

Know the tax benefits available to senior and super senior citizens under the Income-tax Act, 2025. Check deductions up to Rs. 1 lakh, TDS relief, interest income benefits, ITR exemptions and advance tax rules.

Posted in Income Tax | 2 comments | 49440 Views

CBDT Releases Guidance Note on Crypto-Asset Reporting Obligations under Income Tax Act 2025

14 August 2026 at 09:21

CBDT has released a Guidance Note on Crypto-Asset Reporting Obligations under the Income Tax Act, 2025.

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Taxpayers Beware: PIB Exposes Fake Income Tax Notice Asking for Rs 6000 Payment

13 August 2026 at 09:34

PIB Fact Check has warned taxpayers about a fake Income Tax notice demanding ₹6,000. The government has confirmed it is a phishing scam and urged citizens to stay alert.

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ITR-7 Online Utility Enabled on Income Tax Portal for AY 2026-27

13 August 2026 at 09:16

The Income Tax Department has enabled the online utility for ITR-7 for AY 2026-27. Eligible trusts, institutions, and exempt entities can now file returns on the e-Filing portal.

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Direct Tax Collections Jump 23% to Rs 8.11 Lakh Crore as on 10th Aug 2026

12 August 2026 at 09:27

India's net direct tax collections rose 23.09% to ₹8.11 lakh crore as on August 10, 2026. Strong growth in non-corporate taxes boosted overall revenue.

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CBDT Approves Sir Ganga Ram Trust Society for Scientific Research Tax Benefits Under IT Act, 2025

11 August 2026 at 09:25

CBDT has approved Sir Ganga Ram Trust Society, Delhi, for Scientific Research under the Income-tax Act, 2025. The approval is valid from Tax Year 2026-27 to 2030-31, enabling eligible donors to claim tax benefits subject to prescribed conditions.

Posted in Income Tax | 429 Views

UPI Transactions May Attract Charges in Future as Lok Sabha Passes Taxation Amendment Bill

08 August 2026 at 09:29

The Lok Sabha has approved amendments to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, giving the government flexibility to allow MDR or charges on UPI and other electronic payments.

Posted in Income Tax | 3585 Views