Income Tax News

Finance Ministry Fast-Tracks Income Tax Act Review, Targets January 2025 Deadline

20 September 2024 at 09:12

The Finance Ministry is accelerating efforts to review and simplify the Income Tax Act, 1961, with a target completion date of January 2025, ahead of the Union Budget in February, sources familiar with the matter revealed.

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Indian Overseas Bank Receives Rs 123.87 Crore Income Tax Refund for AY 2021-22

20 September 2024 at 09:08

In a significant financial development, public sector lender Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) announced on Thursday, September 19, that it has received an order from the Income Tax Department confirming a refund of ₹123.87 crore.

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Net Direct Tax Collections Surge 21.48% YoY, Reach Rs 12.01 Lakh Crore by September 2024

19 September 2024 at 14:43

For the period from April to September 2024, gross direct tax collections have reached Rs 12.01 lakh crore, a significant rise from Rs 9.88 lakh crore collected during the same period in 2023.

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FM Sitharaman Launches NPS Vatsalya: New Pension Scheme for Parents to Secure Children's Future

19 September 2024 at 08:59

Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman launches NPS Vatsalya in New Delhi

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Income Tax Department Raises Threshold for Filing Appeals in Tribunals and Courts

18 September 2024 at 14:40

In accordance with the latest circular from the Income Tax Department, it has raised the minimum threshold for filing appeals to the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) and the High Courts and Supreme Court.

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FM Sitharaman Confirms No Tax Rate Reductions for Old Tax Regime

17 September 2024 at 11:25

In a recent address at an event, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reaffirmed that the government will not be reducing tax rates under the old tax regime. This statement comes in response to ongoing calls from taxpayers for similar rate reductions

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3 Mumbai Businessmen Arrested in GST Fraud: Fake ITC Claims via 8 Shell Companies

16 September 2024 at 09:07

In a major crackdown on fraudulent Input Tax Credit (ITC) claims, the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Palghar Commissionerate has uncovered a fake ITC racket amounting to Rs. 59.11 crore.

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TCS Employees Receive Income Tax Demand Notices Over TDS Claims

14 September 2024 at 09:20

Employees of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) have recently been issued tax demand notices by the Income Tax Department over discrepancies in their Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) claims.

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Virat Kohli Emerges as Highest Tax-Paying Indian Sportsperson for FY 2023-24, Dhoni and Tendulkar in Top 3

05 September 2024 at 09:20

According to a recent report, Virat Kohli leads the pack as the highest tax-paying Indian sportsperson for the financial year 2023-24, contributing a staggering Rs 66 crore to the government.

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GlaxoSmithKline Pharma Receives Rs 222.23 Crore Income Tax Refund for AY 2022-23

05 September 2024 at 09:14

Global healthcare company GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd (GSK) announced on September 3, 2024, that it has received an income tax refund of Rs 222.23 crore for the assessment year 2022-23, following an order issued by the Income Tax Department

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