Income Tax News

Bombay High Court Quashes IT Department's Advisory on BCCI's Tax-Exempt Status

20 February 2025 at 08:41

In a significant relief to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the Bombay High Court has set aside an advisory issued by the Income Tax Department, which questioned the board's tax-exempt status.

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Man Duped of Rs 3 Lakh by Fraudster Posing as Income Tax Officer

20 February 2025 at 08:32

In a shocking case of fraud, a resident of Urban Estate Phase-1, Iqbaljit Singh Bhatia, was allegedly cheated out of ₹3 lakh by a man impersonating an Income Tax officer.

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Govt Receives Over 60,000 Suggestions for Income Tax Bill 2025, Says FM Sitharaman

19 February 2025 at 08:51

In a major step towards tax reforms, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the government has received more than 60,000 inputs from citizens for the upcoming Income Tax Bill, 2025.

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CBDT Extends Due Date for Filing Form No. 56F for AY 2024-25

19 February 2025 at 08:48

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued Circular No. 02/2025, extending the due date for filing Form No. 56F under the Income-tax Act, 1961.

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Income Tax Bill 2025: IT Department Clarifies If Late ITR Filers Can Still Get Refunds

19 February 2025 at 08:36

The recently introduced Income Tax Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha has sparked concerns among taxpayers regarding their eligibility for income tax refunds if they file their Income Tax Return (ITR) after the due date.

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Tax Deductions for Political Donations: Individual Taxpayers Outpace Corporates

18 February 2025 at 08:34

The revenue impact of tax deductions availed by individual taxpayers for donations to political parties has witnessed a sharp surge post-Covid-19, surpassing corporate contributions in the two financial years leading up to the 2024 Lok Sabha election

Posted in Income Tax | 1665 Views

Income Tax Bill 2025 Aims to Simplify NRI Taxation, Provide Clarity

17 February 2025 at 07:42

The Income Tax Bill 2025 seeks to create a more transparent and efficient tax framework for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) by addressing long-standing concerns and reducing litigation risks, according to tax experts.

Posted in Income Tax | 2097 Views

Income Tax Bill 2025: Capital Gains Tax Structure Unchanged, Language Simplified for Clarity

17 February 2025 at 07:37

The new Income Tax Bill 2025, tabled in Parliament recently, is being seen by taxation experts as a landmark reform aimed at modernizing and simplifying India's tax framework.

Posted in Income Tax | 5145 Views

New Income Tax Bill Retains Old Regime, Aims for Simpler Tax Laws

15 February 2025 at 07:32

The much-anticipated new Income Tax Bill has put an end to speculation regarding the abolition of the old tax regime, confirming that it will continue to coexist with the new regime.

Posted in Income Tax | 597 Views

New Income Tax Bill 2025 Retains Virtual Digital Asset Scope

15 February 2025 at 07:32

The new Income Tax Bill, 2025, introduced in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday, has not altered the scope of "virtual digital assets" (VDAs) but has incorporated the definition proposed in the Finance Bill, 2025.

Posted in Income Tax | 771 Views