Income Tax News

Govt Proposes to Scrap 6% Equalisation Levy on Digital Ads in Finance Bill 2025

25 March 2025 at 08:32

In a significant move impacting India's digital advertising landscape, the government has proposed amendments to the Finance Bill 2025, including the removal of the 6% equalisation levy on online advertisements.

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Maharashtra Approves Tax Amnesty Scheme for PSUs, Aims to Recover Rs 8,000 Crore

24 March 2025 at 08:34

In a significant move to resolve long-standing tax disputes, the Maharashtra Legislative Council on Thursday sanctioned a bill granting amnesty to PSUs of the Central and state governments for their tax dues to the Maharashtra government.

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ITAT Mumbai Rules: No Capital Gains Tax on Co-Owner Without Beneficial Interest

22 March 2025 at 08:49

The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai bench, has ruled that an individual listed as a co-owner of a property without actual financial interest cannot be taxed for capital gains upon its sale.

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Income Tax Department Issues Notices to 300 Private Equity Firms Over Capital Gains Tax Evasion

22 March 2025 at 08:46

In a major crackdown on tax evasion, the Income-Tax Department has issued notices to approximately 300 private equity (PE) firms and company promoters over alleged non-payment or underpayment of capital gains tax, according to a report.

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Over Rs 11.8 Trillion Stuck in Direct Tax Disputes, FM Tells Rajya Sabha

21 March 2025 at 08:48

In a recent disclosure in Rajya Sabha, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman revealed that a staggering Rs 17.59 trillion in tax revenue remains locked in litigation, with over 1.53 lakh cases pending across various judicial and quasi-judicial forums.

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Income Tax Bill 2025: AMT Expansion May Increase Tax Burden on LLPs and Partnership Firms

21 March 2025 at 08:46

The Income-Tax Bill, 2025, has proposed significant changes to the alternative minimum tax (AMT) framework, potentially increasing the tax burden on partnership firms and limited liability partnerships (LLPs) with long-term capital gains (LTCG).

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Over 9 Crore Taxpayers Filed ITR for FY 2025, 4.68 Lakh Report Income Above Rs 1 Crore

20 March 2025 at 08:36

The latest data from the Income Tax Department reveals that more than 9 crore taxpayers have filed their income tax returns (ITR) as of February 28, 2025, for the financial year 2024-25.

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Income Tax Bill 2025: Public Consultation Opens for Drafting New Rules & Forms

19 March 2025 at 08:56

The Income Tax Bill, 2025 has been introduced in Parliament and is currently under examination by the Select Committee for detailed consideration.

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Income Tax Department Releases Updated Excel-Based Utility for ITR-3 for AY 2024-25

19 March 2025 at 08:51

The Income Tax Department has released an updated Excel-based utility for ITR-3, catering to individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) who earn income from business or profession.

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Direct Tax Collections Reach Rs 21.27 Lakh Crore in FY 2024-25, Up 13.13% YoY

18 March 2025 at 08:51

India's direct tax collections for the financial year 2024-25 have witnessed a robust year-on-year (YoY) growth of 13.13%, reaching ₹21.26 lakh crore in net collections as of March 16, 2025, according to data from the TINMIS.

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