Income Tax News

Income Tax Bill 2025: Parliamentary Panel Retains Powers for Tax Officials to Access Social Media and Emails

23 July 2025 at 09:27

The Parliamentary panel reviewing the Income Tax Bill, 2025 has retained provisions allowing tax officials to access social media and email accounts during searches. Stakeholder concerns over privacy were dismissed. Read full details.

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Income Tax Bill 2025: Panel Recommends No Penalty for Late TDS Refund Claims

23 July 2025 at 09:21

Parliamentary panel recommends changes to the Income Tax Bill, 2025, including allowing late TDS refund claims and exempting anonymous donations to religious-cum-charitable trusts.

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Offline Utility for ITR-2 for AY 2025-26 Now Available for Filing

23 July 2025 at 08:56

Download the offline utility for ITR-2 for AY 2025-26. File income tax returns easily for capital gains, foreign assets, and more. Now available on the portal.

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Tax Audit Must Remain CA-Only Function, Say Experts in Income Tax Bill Review

22 July 2025 at 10:18

Experts have urged the govt to retain the current definition of 'accountant' u/s 288 of the IT Act, emphasizing that tax audit functions must remain the exclusive domain of Chartered Accountants to maintain audit quality and legal consistency.

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Lok Sabha Select Committee Submits Key Recommendations on Income Tax Bill, 2025

22 July 2025 at 09:23

The Lok Sabha Select Committee has submitted its report on the Income Tax Bill, 2025, recommending critical amendments for clarity, fairness and alignment with current tax practices.

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CBDT Relaxes TDS/TCS Norms for Inoperative PANs Linked with Aadhaar

22 July 2025 at 09:06

CBDT eases TDS/TCS rules for inoperative PANs. Relief granted if PAN is linked with Aadhaar within specified timelines. Know new compliance norms.

Posted in Income Tax | 3348 Views

AI-Powered Probe Helps Income Tax Dept Expose Fake Exemption Rackets

21 July 2025 at 09:22

Income Tax Department busts nationwide scam using AI and financial intelligence, exposing fake ITR deductions and inflated refund claims facilitated by rackets across India. CBDT issues caution to taxpayers.

Posted in Income Tax | 2124 Views

PIB Warns Taxpayers Against Fake Income Tax Emails Asking for Manual Verification

21 July 2025 at 09:15

PIB warns taxpayers against fake emails posing as Income Tax Department messages asking for manual verification. Learn how to report phishing and stay protected.

Posted in Income Tax | 2040 Views

Customs Act Amendment: Finance Ministry Deletes Entry 10A from Exemption List

21 July 2025 at 09:07

The Finance Ministry has deleted Serial No. 10A from Customs Notification No. 146/94 via Notification No. 34/2025-Customs dated July 19, 2025. Importers and stakeholders must review the change for compliance.

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Finance Ministry Grants IT Exemption to Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board for Specified Incomes

19 July 2025 at 07:12

The Finance Ministry has notified tax exemptions under Section 10(46) of the Income Tax Act for Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board, applicable from AY 2022-2023 to AY 202-2027, covering specified income sources.

Posted in Income Tax | 144 Views