Income Tax News

Delhi Court Extends CBI Custody of IRS Officer and CA in Faceless IT Scheme Bribery Case

01 May 2025 at 08:52

A Delhi court on Tuesday extended the CBI custody of a senior Income Tax official and a Chartered Accountant for two more days in connection with a bribery case linked to the government's "faceless" income tax assessment scheme.

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CBDT Notifies ITR Forms 1 and 4 for AY 2025-26

30 April 2025 at 09:02

CBDT has notified the Income-tax (Twelfth Amendment) Rules, 2025 through Notification No. 40/2025, dated April 29, 2025, amending the Income-tax Rules, 1962. The revised ITR-1 and ITR-4 forms are now applicable for AY 2025-26.

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CBDT Sets Aggressive Rs 2.4 Lakh Crore Target to Unearth Black Money in FY 2025-26

29 April 2025 at 08:52

In a bold move to curb black money and strengthen the formal economy, the CBDT has unveiled an aggressive action plan for the fiscal year 2025-26.

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Faceless IT Scheme Sabotage: CBI Arrests Senior IRS Officer, Private Individual

26 April 2025 at 09:00

CBI arrests two accused including an IRS Officer and a private person on allegations of involvement in sabotaging the Faceless Scheme of Income Tax Assessment

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Direct Tax Collections Rise 13.57% in FY 2024-25

26 April 2025 at 08:57

Direct tax collections for the financial year 2024-25 have recorded a significant upswing, with net collections reaching Rs 22.26 lakh crore as of March 31, 2025, according to provisional data released by CBDT

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CBDT Clarifies Disallowance of Legal Settlement Expenses under Section 37 via FAQs

25 April 2025 at 08:56

CBDT issues FAQs on Notification No. 38/2025 clarifying that expenses incurred to settle proceedings under SEBI, Competition, and Depositories laws will not qualify for tax deductions under Section 37 of the Income-tax Act from AY 2025-26 onwards.

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IT Department Issues Notices to Salaried Taxpayers Over 'Unrealistic' Exemption Claims in ITRs

25 April 2025 at 08:40

The Income Tax Department has issued a wave of notices to salaried taxpayers since the beginning of the financial year, flagging "unrealistic" exemption claims made in their income tax returns (ITRs), according to official sources.

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Luxury Items Over Rs 10 Lakh to Attract TCS - Key FAQs Issued

24 April 2025 at 09:07

CBDT Notifies Luxury Items for TCS - FAQs on Section 206C(1F) Update

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CBDT Rules Out Tax Relief for Penalty Settlements in SEBI, Competition Law Violations

24 April 2025 at 08:43

CBDT has issued a crucial notification clarifying that any expenditure incurred by businesses to settle proceedings related to violations under key financial and competition laws will not qualify as deductible business expenses under the IT Act, 1961.

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CBDT Amends Form 27EQ: TCS Now Applicable on Luxury Goods and Collectibles

23 April 2025 at 08:57

In a move aimed at expanding the tax base and ensuring better traceability of high-value transactions, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued a notification amending the Income-tax Rules, 1962.

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