Income Tax News

Income Tax Department Warns Taxpayers Against Fake Refund Messages and Scam Links

17 December 2025 at 07:09

The Income Tax Department cautions taxpayers against fake refund messages and malicious links, advising citizens to rely only on official e-filing portals and authenticated communication channels to avoid online scams.

Posted in Income Tax | 1218 Views

CBDT Reassigns Jurisdiction of Income Tax Appeals for Search and Survey Cases

17 December 2025 at 07:08

CBDT issues a December 2025 notification reallocating jurisdiction of Commissioners of Income Tax (Appeals) for search, seizure, survey, and penalty cases across India, impacting appeals under Sections 246A and 248 of the Income tax Act.

Posted in Income Tax | 2097 Views

Supreme Court Denies 40% Tax Deduction to Statutory Corporations on Non-Lending Income

15 December 2025 at 06:44

Supreme Court rules that statutory corporations cannot claim the 40% tax deduction under Section 36(1)(viii) on income from dividends, deposits, or service charges, limiting the benefit strictly to profits derived from long-term financing activities.

Posted in Income Tax | 1203 Views

CBDT Nudges Taxpayers to Withdraw Bogus Donation Claims Using Data-Driven Tax Scanner

15 December 2025 at 06:44

CBDT has launched a data-driven NUDGE campaign to curb bogus tax deductions under Sections 80G and 80GGC.

Posted in Income Tax | 1197 Views

Gujarat High Court Orders IT Refund to Ex-Serviceman on Disability Pension

12 December 2025 at 06:47

Gujarat High Court has ruled that disability pension is fully tax-exempt even for ex-servicemen who retire voluntarily.

Posted in Income Tax | 1017 Views

CBDT Issues Over 44,000 Alerts for Undisclosed Crypto Transactions

12 December 2025 at 06:47

CBDT issues over 44,000 notices for undisclosed crypto transactions as ED attaches Rs 4,189 crore. TDS collections on crypto double, revealing major compliance gaps.

Posted in Income Tax | 2190 Views

Income Tax Disputes Cross 5 Lakh Cases: Centre Shares Five-Year Pendency Data

11 December 2025 at 07:00

The Finance Ministry has released five-year data on income tax disputes, revealing over 5 lakh pending appeals and more than Rs 16 lakh crore locked in litigation across CIT(A), ITAT, High Courts and the Supreme Court.

Posted in Income Tax | 8697 Views

Income Tax Act 2025: New ITR Forms to Be Issued Before 2027-28

10 December 2025 at 07:06

New ITR forms under the Income Tax Act, 2025 will be notified before FY 2027-28, the Finance Ministry confirmed. CBDT is simplifying ITR and TDS forms ahead of the new tax law effective April 1, 2026.

Posted in Income Tax | 2424 Views

ITAT Ahmedabad Restores NRI's Appeal Despite 621-Day Delay Due to Wrong Email Notices

10 December 2025 at 06:44

ITAT Ahmedabad restores an NRI's appeal delayed by 621 days after finding that the CIT(A) sent notices to the wrong email address. Tribunal flags faceless appeal lapses.

Posted in Income Tax | 1023 Views

Delhi Police Bust Fake Police & IT Squad in 1 kg Gold Robbery

09 December 2025 at 06:45

Delhi Police arrested five men running a fake police and bogus IT squad behind a 1 kg gold heist. In a separate action, police busted a phone-snatching racket linked to an international smuggling network.

Posted in Income Tax | 1410 Views