Income Tax News

IT Department Uses Satellite Imagery to Crack Down on Dubious Agricultural Income Claims

14 March 2025 at 09:02

In a major tax crackdown, the Income Tax (I-T) Department has uncovered discrepancies in agricultural income declarations using satellite imagery.

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Top 5 Industrial States Contribute 72% of Direct Taxes

13 March 2025 at 08:48

The top five industrial states of India - Maharashtra, Karnataka, Delhi, Tamil Nadu and Gujarat collectively contributed more than 72% of the direct taxes and 53% of Central GST in FY 2023-24, according to data tabled in Parliament on Monday.

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Personal Income Tax Collections Rise to 3.5% of GDP in FY24

13 March 2025 at 08:47

The Finance Ministry informed the Lok Sabha on Monday that personal income tax (PIT) collection as a percentage of GDP surged by 140 basis points in the last decade, reaching 3.5% in FY 2023-24, up from 2.1% in FY 2014-15.

Posted in Income Tax | 1056 Views

Bombay High Court Directs RBI to Accept Rs 20 Lakh in Old Demonetised Notes Seized During IT Raid

12 March 2025 at 08:54

The Bombay High Court has directed the RBI to accept Rs 20 lakh in old demonetised Rs 500 and Rs 1000 currency notes that were confiscated from a group of Kolhapur residents during an Income Tax raid on December 26, 2016

Posted in Income Tax | 3192 Views

Shah Rukh Khan Wins Tax Case: ITAT Rules in Favor of Foreign Tax Credit Claim

11 March 2025 at 09:05

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has secured a significant legal victory in a long-standing income tax dispute. The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) ruled in his favor, dismissing reassessment proceedings related to his 2011-12 income, specific

Posted in Income Tax | 2673 Views

Income Tax Department Invites Suggestions for Simplification of Tax Rules and Forms

11 March 2025 at 09:00

In a move to enhance efficiency and ease of compliance, the Income Tax Department has launched a dedicated initiative to simplify income tax rules and forms.

Posted in Income Tax | 2697 Views

ICAI Seeks Simplification of Income Tax Bill 2025, Recommends Fewer Sections and Clarity in Language

10 March 2025 at 08:57

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has submitted its recommendations to the Lok Sabha select committee currently reviewing the Income Tax Bill, 2025.

Posted in Income Tax | 4242 Views

India Needs Taxpayer-Friendly Reforms, Not Just Enforcement

08 March 2025 at 08:42

India's long-standing struggle between taxpayers and the tax office was supposed to end this year with the introduction of a new income tax law aimed at simplifying compliance and improving relations between the government and taxpayers.

Posted in Income Tax | 441 Views

Income Tax Department Alerts Taxpayers About Fake Tax Refund Scams

07 March 2025 at 09:04

The Income Tax Department has issued an urgent warning to taxpayers, cautioning them against fraudulent calls and messages related to income tax refunds.

Posted in Income Tax | 8697 Views

New Income Tax Bill: Tax Officers Could Gain Access to Emails & Social Media for Tax Scrutiny

06 March 2025 at 08:35

While the government claims the bill is meant to simplify India's tax laws, a controversial provision buried within the draft has raised concerns over digital privacy.

Posted in Income Tax | 2964 Views