Income Tax News

CBDT Expands Rule 21AK: FPIs in IFSCs Now Eligible for Tax Exemptions

29 July 2025 at 08:51

The Central Board of Direct Taxes has notified the Twentieth Amendment to the Income-tax Rules, 1962, expanding Rule 21AK to include over-the-counter derivatives and foreign portfolio investors in IFSCs. Effective from July 28, 2025.

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Centre Notifies Amendment to General Insurance Pension Scheme, Extends Benefits to Executive Directors

29 July 2025 at 08:45

The Ministry of Finance notifies the General Insurance (Employees’) Pension (Amendment) Scheme, 2025, extending pension benefits to Executive Directors of public sector general insurance companies, effective retrospectively from December 21, 2023.

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Income Tax Bill 2025 Took 60,000 Man-Hours to Draft, Says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

28 July 2025 at 09:13

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reveals Income Tax Bill 2025 took 60,000 man-hours to draft. The bill simplifies tax laws, modernizes the 1961 Act and stresses timely implementation and taxpayer trust.

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CBDT Chairman: Work Underway on Rules and Forms for Income Tax Bill 2025

28 July 2025 at 09:09

CBDT Chairman Ravi Agarwal says work is underway to frame rules and forms under the Income Tax Bill 2025. The new framework will prioritize clarity, simplicity and voluntary compliance.

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Income Tax Bill 2025 Aims to Simplify Language, Cut Litigation and Consolidate TDS Provisions: MP PP Chaudhary

28 July 2025 at 09:04

The Income Tax Bill 2025 aims to simplify tax laws, reduce litigation, and consolidate TDS provisions, says MP PP Chaudhary. The bill replaces the 1961 Act with fewer words and clearer language.

Posted in Income Tax | 1377 Views

Pay Tax and Relax: IRS Chief Vikram Sahay at Sopore Income Tax Awareness Event

28 July 2025 at 08:54

As part of Income Tax Day celebrations, the Income Tax Department Srinagar conducted a tax awareness programme in Sopore, led by Chief Commissioner Vikram Sahay, to promote compliance and taxpayer confidence.

Posted in Income Tax | 1218 Views

Income Tax Department Leverages AI to Boost Compliance and Track High-Risk Taxpayer Behavior

26 July 2025 at 09:21

The Income Tax Department is using AI and data analytics to monitor taxpayer behavior, flag high-value transactions and boost compliance.

Posted in Income Tax | 1329 Views

Income Tax Dept Releases Updated Excel-Based ITR-3 Utility for AY 2025-26

26 July 2025 at 09:15

The Income Tax Department has released Version 1.1 of the Excel-based ITR-3 utility on July 24, 2025, for individuals and HUFs earning income from business or profession.

Posted in Income Tax | 648 Views

Finance Ministry Rules Out Statutory Time Limits for Disposal of Income Tax Appeals Amid Rising Pendency

26 July 2025 at 09:01

Despite over 5 lakh pending cases at the CIT (A) level, the Finance Ministry has declined to impose statutory deadlines for disposal of income tax appeals, citing the judicial nature of proceedings and complexity of cases.

Posted in Income Tax | 1923 Views

CBDT Chairman Assures Privacy, Says Only Financial Data From Devices Will Be Analysed in Investigations

26 July 2025 at 08:56

The proposed Income Tax Bill, 2025, has sparked a privacy debate over provisions allowing access to taxpayers’ digital devices, emails, and social media. CBDT assures data privacy safeguards and the release of a digital search manual.

Posted in Income Tax | 1320 Views