Income Tax News

Income Tax Act 1961 Repealed from 1st April 2026, Correction Statement Deadline Announced

10 September 2025 at 08:48

The Income Tax Act, 1961 will be repealed from April 1, 2026, under the new Income Tax Act, 2025. Correction statements for FY 2018-19 to 2023-24 must be filed by March 31, 2026, or they will be time-barred.

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Excel Utilities for Updated ITR-5, ITR-6, and ITR-7 for AYs 2021-22 & 2022-23 Released

06 September 2025 at 17:13

The Income Tax Department has announced the release of Excel utilities for filing updated returns in ITR-5, ITR-6, and ITR-7 for the Assessment Years 2021-22 and 2022-23

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ITR-5 Offline Utility for AY 2025-26 Now Available for Filing

06 September 2025 at 17:08

The Income Tax Department has released the offline utility for ITR-5 for AY 2025-26, enabling firms, LLPs, AOPs, and trusts to file returns easily.

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CBDT Issues Corrigenda to Income Tax Act, 2025

05 September 2025 at 09:36

The Ministry of Law & Justice issues corrigenda to the Income-tax Act, 2025, correcting typographical errors and replacing "previous year" with "tax year," ensuring accuracy ahead of its April 1, 2026 rollout.

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CBDT Extends Infrastructure Tax Exemption Deadline to March 2030

05 September 2025 at 09:31

CBDT issues Circular No. 11/2025 extending the tax-free investment window under Section 10(23FE) from March 2025 to March 2030, boosting infrastructure funding in India.

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Income Tax Act, 2025 Explained: Effective Date, Key Reforms & Impact

05 September 2025 at 09:26

Income Tax Act, 2025 takes effect from April 1, 2026, simplifying laws, defining 'Tax Year,' recognizing VDAs, and ensuring transparency & digital compliance.

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UP Shopkeeper Gets Rs 141 Crore Tax Notice After PAN Misuse for Fake Firms

02 September 2025 at 09:30

A grocery shopkeeper in Bulandshahr, UP, was shocked after receiving a Rs 141 crore tax notice when his PAN card was allegedly misused to create fake firms.

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CBDT Notifies New Tax Rules: 6-Year Extension Under Section 10(23FE)

02 September 2025 at 08:51

CBDT extends tax exemption timelines under Section 10(23FE) by 6 years through the Income-tax (25th Amendment) Rules, 2025, aiding global funds.

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Supreme Court Quashes Prosecution, Fines IT Department Rs 2 Lakh for Ignoring CBDT Circulars

01 September 2025 at 09:01

Supreme Court quashes prosecution against Vijay Krishnaswami, slams Income Tax Department for ignoring CBDT circulars; imposes Rs 2 lakh cost.

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CBDT to Finalise Rules for New Income Tax Act, 2025 by Year-End, Digital Data SOP Soon

28 August 2025 at 09:16

CBDT is drafting simplified rules and forms under the Income Tax Act, 2025, set to apply from April 1, 2026. A new SOP for digital data handling during surveys and searches will also be released, alongside the introduction of the 'tax year' concept.

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