As a measure to promote investment and employment, Finance (No. 2) Act, 2024 inter alia provided a presumptive taxation regime for non-residents, engaged in the business of operation of cruise ships.
The Greater Chennai Police on Saturday announced the arrest of two men who posed as officials from the Income Tax (I-T) and Goods and Services Tax (GST) departments.
In a bid to address challenges arising from the implementation of the Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme, 2024, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued a clarification through a gazette notification dated January 20, 2025.
The Income Tax Department on Friday conducted coordinated searches across 44 locations linked to eight high-profile contractors, including relatives of two former ministers, over allegations of tax evasion amounting to more than Rs 170 crore.
The Securities Transaction Tax (STT) collections have witnessed an unprecedented rise, soaring by over 75% to ₹44,538 crore as of January 12, 2025, compared to ₹25,415 crore during the same period in 2024.
As of December 31, 2024, approximately 90,000 salaried individuals from both public sector undertakings (PSUs) and the private sector have voluntarily withdrawn incorrect tax deductions totalling Rs 1,070 crore.
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
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.
The Income Tax Department has intensified its crackdown on tax evasion within the education sector, conducting nationwide surveys targeting schools suspected of financial irregularities.
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.
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