Income Tax News

Tax Benefits Extended to UPS as Govt Pushes Pension Reforms

05 July 2025 at 08:46

The Government has extended NPS-equivalent tax benefits to the UPS for Central Government employees, ensuring parity, flexibility, and enhanced retirement security under the new pension framework effective from April 1, 2025.

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Income Tax Dept Rolls Out "TAXASSIST" to Guide Taxpayers, Flag Errors & Ensure Compliance

04 July 2025 at 09:12

The Income Tax Department launches "TAXASSIST" to support taxpayers in resolving notices, revising returns, and correcting wrongful claims like 80GGC deductions. Avoid scrutiny.

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Form ITR-B Filing Now Enabled Online for Section 158BC Notices via e-Proceeding Tab

04 July 2025 at 08:45

Taxpayers who have received notice under Section 158BC can now submit Form ITR-B via the e-Proceeding tab on the Income Tax portal

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India's Tax Reforms and Digital Transformation Boost Revenue, Cut Compliance Costs: FM Sitharaman

03 July 2025 at 09:02

FM Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted India's strides in tax reforms, digital transformation, and inclusive growth at the Third Plenary Meeting of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development

Posted in Income Tax | 2496 Views

Karnataka State Pollution Control Board Gets Income Tax Exemption on Specified Incomes

03 July 2025 at 08:52

In a major relief for the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB), the Central Government has notified income-tax exemption on specific sources of income under Section 10(46) of the Income-tax Act, 1961.

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Big Relief for NRIs: US Lowers Proposed Tax on Remittances to India from 5% to 1% in Revised Trump Bill

02 July 2025 at 09:09

In a major relief for Indian professionals working in the United States and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) sending money back home, the revised draft of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has slashed the proposed tax rate on remittances to 1%

Posted in Income Tax | 1581 Views

CBDT Issues Clarification on Waiver of Interest Under Sections 201(1A)(ii) and 206C(7) of Income Tax Act

02 July 2025 at 09:03

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued Circular No. 8/2025 dated July 1, 2025, to clarify key concerns raised by field officers regarding the waiver of interest under Sections 201(1A)(ii) and 206C(7) of the Income-tax Act, 1961

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CBDT Notifies Cost Inflation Index for FY 2025-26 at 376

02 July 2025 at 08:50

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), via Notification No. 70/2025 dated July 1, 2025, has officially notified the Cost Inflation Index (CII) for the Financial Year 2025-26 as "376".

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India to Launch First Nationwide Household Income Survey in 2026 to Tackle Inequality and Tax Gaps

01 July 2025 at 09:15

India will launch its first-ever nationwide Household Income Survey in February 2026, offering policymakers comprehensive and direct data on household earnings from salaries, agriculture, business, investments, and informal sector jobs.

Posted in Income Tax | 3756 Views

Ravi Agrawal Reappointed as CBDT Chairman on Contract Basis Till June 2026

30 June 2025 at 09:13

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the re-appointment of Shri Ravi Agrawal, IRS (IT:88028), as the Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT).

Posted in Income Tax | 1842 Views