Income Tax News

IT Department Issues Notices to Indian Residents for Undeclared Foreign ESOPs and Assets

16 December 2024 at 09:07

Notices are being sent to employees of MNCs holding ESOPs from foreign parent companies, especially those who failed to declare dividend income or ownership of such shares in their ITRs.

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Income Tax Refunds Soar 46.31% to Rs 3.08 Lakh Crore in FY 2024-25 - Finance Ministry

14 December 2024 at 09:10

The Ministry of Finance announced a remarkable 46.31% surge in income tax refunds issued during the period of April 1 to November 27 in the financial year 2024-25, compared to the same period in 2023-24.

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CBDT Amends Notification on Tax Exemptions u/s 10(23FE) of Income-tax Act

13 December 2024 at 06:25

In a recent development, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) issued Notification No. 127/2024 dated December 11, 2024, amending its earlier notification (No. 44/2020) issued on July 6, 2020, under Section 10(23FE) of the Income-tax Act, 1961.

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Amit Shah Outlines Key Tax Benefits for Cooperative Societies in Rajya Sabha

13 December 2024 at 06:25

The Government of India has taken various initiatives to provide the income tax relief to cooperative societies. This was stated by the Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha.

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Income Tax Review Committee Aims to Simplify IT Act Without Changing Tax Rates

12 December 2024 at 09:13

The Income-Tax Review Committee, tasked with overhauling India’s Income Tax Act of 1961, is focusing solely on simplifying the law to make it more concise and user-friendly.

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Petroleum Sector's Tax Contribution to Witness Sharp Decline in FY 2024-25

10 December 2024 at 09:08

The sluggish excise duty collections from petroleum and natural gas, combined with the discontinuation of the windfall tax regime in December, indicate a significant drop in the sector's overall tax contribution to the public exchequer for FY25

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Income Tax Department Conducts Massive Raids in Andaman and Nicobar Islands Over Tax Irregularities

09 December 2024 at 09:12

In a large-scale operation, over 120 officials from the Income Tax (IT) Department are conducting searches at multiple locations across the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

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Ajit Pawar and Family Cleared of Benami Property Allegations: Rs 1000 Crore Worth of Assets Released

09 December 2024 at 09:10

In a significant turn of events, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and his family have been exonerated of allegations of owning benami properties.

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October Sees Decline in Corporation and Personal Income Tax Collections

06 December 2024 at 09:15

October, traditionally associated with a surge in economic activity due to the festive season, witnessed a surprising decline in direct tax collections.

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CBDT Grants Approval to IIIT Hyderabad for Scientific Research Under Income Tax Act

05 December 2024 at 08:43

In a significant development, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), under the Ministry of Finance, has issued Notification No. 125/2024, approving the International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Hyderabad, for 'Scientific Research.'

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