Income Tax News

Supreme Court Rules Salaries of Nuns and Priests in Aided Schools Are Subject to Income Tax

09 November 2024 at 07:00

In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the Madras High Court's ruling that salaries paid to priests and nuns working as teachers in church-run, government-aided schools are subject to income tax.

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Truecaller India Offices Face Income Tax Raids Amid Ongoing Compliance Checks

08 November 2024 at 06:39

In a recent development, Truecaller, the Stockholm-based caller identification and spam-blocking app, confirmed that it is cooperating with Indian income tax authorities following raids on its offices in Noida, Mumbai and Bengaluru.

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CBDT Considers Revamp of Income Tax Department Designations to Enhance Clarity and Transparency

07 November 2024 at 06:44

CBDT is reportedly exploring a restructuring of designations within the Income Tax Department. This initiative aims to make roles more understandable for the public and create a transparent image of the department, aligning titles with responsibilities.

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CBDT Sets New Limits for Interest Waiver under IT Act Section 220(2)

06 November 2024 at 06:41

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) issued Circular No. 15/2024 on November 4, 2024, defining monetary thresholds for income tax authorities regarding the waiver or reduction of interest under Section 220(2) of the Income-tax Act, 1961.

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Income Tax Department Receives 6500 Stakeholder Suggestions for Overhaul of IT Act, 1961

05 November 2024 at 07:04

The Income Tax Department has received a significant response from stakeholders, amassing 6,500 suggestions over the past month for the comprehensive review of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

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Gujarat Among Top 5 in Income Tax Contributions, Collects Rs 3.46 Lakh Crore

05 November 2024 at 07:01

Gujarat has solidified its position as one of India’s top contributors to income tax, with a remarkable cumulative collection of ₹3.46 lakh crore over the past five years, according to a recent report by the State Bank of India.

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Commercial Tax Officer Arrested in Bengaluru for Bribery and Forged Identity Documents

04 November 2024 at 08:41

In a significant operation, Lokayukta police have arrested a commercial tax officer from Division-5 in Koramangala, Bengaluru, for allegedly accepting a bribe. ..

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Govt Likely to Delay Pillar-2 Tax Rules Citing Limited Revenue Benefit

02 November 2024 at 08:59

India is adopting a cautious stance on implementing the OECD-led Pillar 2 tax regime, which mandates a 15% minimum corporate tax rate for multinational enterprises (MNEs) with global revenues exceeding €750 million.

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India's Fiscal Deficit for April-September 2024 Marks 29.4% of FY25 Target

02 November 2024 at 08:54

India's fiscal deficit for the first half of FY25 (H1FY25) was reported at ₹4.7 trillion, or 29.4% of the full-year Budget Estimate (BE) of ₹16.16 trillion, as per data from the Controller General of Accounts (CGA).

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CBDT Notifies Electronic Submission of Specified Forms Under Rule 131 for Income Tax Compliance

01 November 2024 at 07:58

CBDT through the Directorate of Income Tax (Systems), issued Notification No. 5/2024 on October 30, 2024, mandating the electronic submission of certain forms listed in Appendix-II of the Income Tax Rules, 1962

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