Income Tax News


Income Tax Department Releases Updated Utility Excel-Based & JSON Schema for ITR-1 to ITR-7

   18 January 2025 at 07:55

In a significant update aimed at streamlining the Income Tax Return (ITR) filing process, the Income Tax Department has released an updated version of the Excel-based Utility and JSON Schema for ITR forms 1 to 7. ITR 1For individuals being a resident

Posted in Income Tax |   954 Views


Income Tax Department Empowered to Attach Assets Under Anti-Benami Law Even Without Identifying Beneficial Owner

   16 January 2025 at 08:50

In a significant ruling dated November 26, 2024, the Adjudicating Authority under the PBPT Act, 1988, upheld the Income Tax Department's power to attach assets under the anti-benami law, even if the actual owner of such properties remains unidentified.

Posted in Income Tax |   2049 Views


Income Tax Department Cracks Down on Tax Evasion in Educational Institutions

   16 January 2025 at 08:50

The Income Tax Department has intensified its crackdown on tax evasion within the education sector, conducting nationwide surveys targeting schools suspected of financial irregularities.

Posted in Income Tax |   2289 Views


CBDT Approves Central Power Research Institute for Tax Benefits under Income Tax Act, 1961

   16 January 2025 at 08:49

In a significant move, the Central Government has granted approval to the Central Power Research Institute (CPRI), Bengaluru, under the category of "Research Association" for "Scientific Research" as per Section 35(1)(ii) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

Posted in Income Tax |   891 Views


Net Direct Tax Collections Jump 15.88% to Rs 16.90 Lakh Crore in FY 2024-25

   15 January 2025 at 07:58

According to the latest data, net direct tax collections, after refunds, have increased by 15.88%, reaching ₹16,89,928 crore.

Posted in Income Tax |   1464 Views


Centre Releases Rs 1.73 Lakh Crore Tax Devolution to States for Development

   13 January 2025 at 08:46

Union Government releases tax devolution of ₹1,73,030 crore to State Governments to accelerate capital spending and finance their development and welfare-related expenditures

Posted in Income Tax |   399 Views


Income Tax Inspector Under CBI Lens for Alleged Bribery in DIT Relief Processing

   13 January 2025 at 08:46

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has launched an investigation into allegations of corruption involving an income tax inspector from the International Taxation Circle, Mumbai, and an employee of a private shipping company.

Posted in Income Tax |   1860 Views


Simplified Income-Tax Act Set to Launch in Budget 2025

   13 January 2025 at 08:46

The much-anticipated overhaul of the Income-Tax Act, 1961, is likely to be presented during the Budget session of Parliament on February 1, 2025.

Posted in Income Tax |   2307 Views


IT Department Releases Common Offline Utility for Filing ITR 1 to ITR 4 for AY 2024-25

   10 January 2025 at 09:08

The Income Tax Department has rolled out the latest versions of its Common Offline Utility for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) 1, 2, 3, and 4 for the Assessment Year (AY) 2024-25.

Posted in Income Tax |   1017 Views


Shri Tuhin Kanta Pandey Assumes Charge as Revenue Secretary, Ministry of Finance

   10 January 2025 at 08:54

The current Finance Secretary, Shri Tuhin Kanta Pandey, took charge as the Secretary, Department of Revenue (DoR), Ministry of Finance, in forenoon today.

Posted in Income Tax |   633 Views