Income Tax News


Finance Ministry Notifies Voluntary Aadhaar Authentication for PFMS Mobile App Users

   22 November 2025 at 09:14

Finance Ministry allows voluntary Aadhaar authentication for PFMS app users with alternative ID options like bank OTP verification.

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Capital Market Bodies Urge STT Cut, Reforms in Pre-Budget Meeting With FM Sitharaman

   22 November 2025 at 06:33

Capital market representatives have sought lower STT, market inclusion measures and deeper reforms during a pre-Budget meeting with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Posted in Income Tax |   750 Views


Capital Gains Tax Relief Process Simplified Under New 2025 Amendment Scheme

   20 November 2025 at 09:35

The Finance Ministry has notified the Capital Gains Accounts (Second Amendment) Scheme, 2025, introducing digital payments, electronic statements, and mandatory online account closure from April 1, 2027.

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CBDT Expands Capital Gains Account Scheme: 19 More Banks Authorised Nationwide

   20 November 2025 at 09:27

The Central Government has authorised all non-rural branches of 19 major banks including HDFC, ICICI, Axis, Kotak and Bandhan Bank to operate the Capital Gains Account Scheme (CGAS), 1988, easing access for taxpayers seeking capital gains tax exemptions.

Posted in Income Tax |   4056 Views


Unclaimed Money Awareness Drive: Key Camps Scheduled in Mumbai on November 21

   20 November 2025 at 09:11

Maharashtra's SLBC will hold special camps on Nov 21 in Mumbai City and Suburban to help citizens verify and claim unclaimed deposits, shares, insurance, and other inactive financial assets.

Posted in Income Tax |   138 Views


CBDT to Notify Simplified ITR Forms by January Ahead of New Income Tax Act Rollout

   19 November 2025 at 06:40

The Income Tax Department will notify new simplified ITR forms by January 2025 under the Income Tax Act, 2025, set to take effect from April 1, 2026, to make tax compliance easier for taxpayers.

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Direct Tax Collections on Track for FY26, Assures CBDT Chairman Ravi Agrawal

   19 November 2025 at 06:40

The government expects to achieve FY26 direct tax goals as collections hit Rs 12.92 lakh crore by November 10; refunds likely to be cleared by December.

Posted in Income Tax |   1317 Views


Income Tax Department Raids on Popular Hyderabad Eateries

   19 November 2025 at 06:40

Income Tax officials raided Hyderabad's Pista House and Shahgouse Hotel, while the ED searched Al-Falah University in Delhi as part of a terror case probe.

Posted in Income Tax |   246 Views


ITR Refund Delay 2025: CBDT Flags High-Value Claims, Refunds Likely by December

   18 November 2025 at 07:07

CBDT says high-value and red-flagged refund claims are causing delays this year. Refunds down 18% due to stricter scrutiny. Most refunds expected by December. Learn what taxpayers should do next.

Posted in Income Tax |   13335 Views


Confusion Over Section 234B Interest: GCCI Demands Clarity in Income Tax Act

   17 November 2025 at 06:34

GCCI has urged the government to amend the Income Tax Act after many taxpayers received interest demand notices under Section 234B despite paying dues while filing updated returns.

Posted in Income Tax |   1734 Views