Finance Ministry allows voluntary Aadhaar authentication for PFMS app users with alternative ID options like bank OTP verification.
Capital market representatives have sought lower STT, market inclusion measures and deeper reforms during a pre-Budget meeting with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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