Income Tax News

GST Rate Tweaks, Direct Tax Code: High Stakes for New Revenue Secretary

30 December 2024 at 09:06

Dr. Arunish Chawla, a seasoned IAS officer of the 1992 Bihar cadre, assumed the role of Revenue Secretary in the Ministry of Finance on Thursday. A distinguished economist with a Master's and Doctorate from the London School of Economics, Chawla brin

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Income Tax Portal Introduces Direct Filing of Rectification Applications u/s 154 with the AO

30 December 2024 at 09:05

In a significant move to enhance taxpayer convenience, the Income Tax Portal now enables taxpayers to file Rectification Applications under Section 154 directly with the Assessing Officer (AO) for assessment orders they issued.

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Finance Ministry Intensifies Efforts to Combat Tax Evasion with Surveys and Targeted Investigations

28 December 2024 at 09:01

The Ministry of Finance has confirmed its continued efforts to combat tax evasion, with surveys being conducted under Section 133A of the Income-tax Act, 1961. ..

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PIL Filed in Supreme Court Seeks Scrapping of TDS System

28 December 2024 at 09:01

A PIL filed in the SC on Thursday has called for the scrapping of the TDS system under the Income Tax Act, labelling it as "arbitrary and irrational"

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Income Tax Refunds Surge 46% to Rs 3 Lakh Crore Between April-November 2024

27 December 2024 at 09:02

In a significant boost to taxpayer morale, the government announced that income tax refunds amounting to approximately Rs 3.08 lakh crore were disbursed between April and November this year.

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Ministry of Finance Year Ender 2024: Key Highlights from the Department of Revenue

26 December 2024 at 08:59

In the year 2024, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) and Central Board of Indirect taxes and Customs (CBIC), under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, have continued their citizen-centric initiatives, driving significant reforms

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Income Tax Department Withdraws Erroneous Notices for Correctly Filed ITRs

21 December 2024 at 07:07

In a recent announcement, the Income Tax Department has acknowledged and withdrawn defective return notices mistakenly issued to taxpayers who had accurately filed their Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for the Assessment Year 2024-25.

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CBDT Exempts Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises from TDS

20 December 2024 at 09:03

In a significant move to bolster micro and small enterprises (MSEs), the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued Notification No. 128/2024, dated December 18, 2024.

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Record-Breaking Tax Collections: Direct Tax Revenue Up 20%, Advance Tax Surges 21%

19 December 2024 at 08:48

India's direct tax collections for the financial year 2024-25, as of December 17, 2024, have demonstrated robust growth, with gross collections reaching ₹19.22 lakh crore - a remarkable 20.32% increase compared to the same period in FY 2023-24

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Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme 2024: New FAQs Released on Eligibility and Tax Payment Rules

18 December 2024 at 09:17

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has released Guidance Note 2/2024 via Circular No. 19 of 2024, dated December 16, 2024.

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