Income Tax News


Ministry of Civil Aviation Denies Digi Yatra Data Sharing with Tax Authorities

   06 January 2025 at 08:54

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has strongly refuted claims that passenger data from the Digi Yatra app is being shared with Indian tax authorities.

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CBDT Issues Key Income Tax Exemptions for Credit Guarantee Entities and IFSC Units

   04 January 2025 at 08:57

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued three significant notifications under the Income-tax Act, 1961, aimed at tax relief and compliance facilitation, effective from January 1, 2025.

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Income Tax Department to Update ITR Forms for Section 87A Tax Rebate Claims for FY 2023-24

   03 January 2025 at 09:02

The Income Tax Department has announced a major relief for resident individuals eligible to claim the Section 87A tax rebate for FY 2023-24 but were unable to do so earlier.

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FM Nirmala Sitharaman Defends Tax Policies, Hints at Future Reforms for Middle Class

   01 January 2025 at 08:00

With Budget 2025 on the horizon, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has addressed criticisms over taxation policies, offering a robust defense of her government's initiatives while acknowledging the challenges faced by the middle class.

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Income Tax Department Dismisses Claims of Using DigiYatra Data to Track Tax Evaders

   01 January 2025 at 08:00

The Income Tax Department has clarified that it has no plans to use data from the DigiYatra app to monitor tax evasion, addressing speculation fueled by recent media reports.

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Pre-Budget 2024-25 Discussions Focus on Tax Relief for Middle Class, Fuel Duty Cuts and Public Capex Push

   01 January 2025 at 08:00

Tax exemptions for the middle class, reduction in excise duties on petrol and diesel, and an increased focus on public capital expenditure (capex) emerged as key suggestions during Pre-Budget discussions held on Monday.

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CBDT Extends Deadline for Furnishing Belated / Revised ITR for AY 2024-25 to 15th January 2025

   31 December 2024 at 12:35

CBDT has announced an extension for furnishing belated or revised income tax returns for the AY 2024-25. Originally set for Dec 31, 2024, the due date for submitting these returns has now been extended to January 15, 2025.

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Govt to Focus on Simplifying Tax Policies in 2025

   31 December 2024 at 09:12

As India enters the New Year, the government has prioritized the simplification of direct and indirect tax policies, aiming to reduce compliance burdens and foster a taxpayer-friendly environment.

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CBDT Extends Deadline for Tax Payable Calculation Under Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme, 2024 to 31st January 2025

   31 December 2024 at 09:10

In a significant relief for taxpayers, the CBDT, through Circular No. 20/2024 dated Dec 30, 2024, has extended the due date for determining the payable amount under column (3) of the Table in section 90 of the Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme, 2024.

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GST Rate Tweaks, Direct Tax Code: High Stakes for New Revenue Secretary

   30 December 2024 at 09:06

Dr. Arunish Chawla, a seasoned IAS officer of the 1992 Bihar cadre, assumed the role of Revenue Secretary in the Ministry of Finance on Thursday. A distinguished economist with a Master's and Doctorate from the London School of Economics, Chawla brin

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