Income Tax News

Income Tax Department Conducts Massive Raids in Andaman and Nicobar Islands Over Tax Irregularities

09 December 2024 at 09:12

In a large-scale operation, over 120 officials from the Income Tax (IT) Department are conducting searches at multiple locations across the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

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Ajit Pawar and Family Cleared of Benami Property Allegations: Rs 1000 Crore Worth of Assets Released

09 December 2024 at 09:10

In a significant turn of events, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and his family have been exonerated of allegations of owning benami properties.

Posted in Income Tax | 2352 Views

October Sees Decline in Corporation and Personal Income Tax Collections

06 December 2024 at 09:15

October, traditionally associated with a surge in economic activity due to the festive season, witnessed a surprising decline in direct tax collections.

Posted in Income Tax | 1422 Views

CBDT Grants Approval to IIIT Hyderabad for Scientific Research Under Income Tax Act

05 December 2024 at 08:43

In a significant development, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), under the Ministry of Finance, has issued Notification No. 125/2024, approving the International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Hyderabad, for 'Scientific Research.'

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IRS Officer Trainees Urged by President Murmu to Enhance Tax Administration

04 December 2024 at 09:08

Addressing the officers, the President said that the Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Indirect Taxes) connects our economy through a uniform tax system and shared administrative values.

Posted in Income Tax | 606 Views

Income Tax Practitioners Sentenced to 3 Years in Jail for TDS Refund Fraud

03 December 2024 at 09:04

A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Ahmedabad on Friday convicted two income tax practitioners, Suresh Prajapati and Shobhna Prajapati, for fraudulently obtaining TDS refunds using false or forged certificates.

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Income Tax Department Launches State-Wide Searches on Builder Group for Suspected Tax Evasion

03 December 2024 at 09:00

In a coordinated operation, multiple teams comprising around 170 Income Tax (I-T) officials launched extensive searches on three interconnected real estate firms on Friday morning.

Posted in Income Tax | 1929 Views

CBDT Exempts Diplomatic Missions and UN Agencies from Section 194N Provisions

02 December 2024 at 09:11

In a significant development, the CBDT has issued Notification No. 123/2024, dated Nov 28, 2024, exempting specific foreign representations and international organizations from the provisions of Section 194N of the IT Act, 1961.

Posted in Income Tax | 2115 Views

CBDT Pushes for Swift Review of Income-Tax Act: Officers to Station in Delhi

02 December 2024 at 09:02

In a significant step towards the modernization of India's direct tax laws, the CBDT has instructed 28 officers involved in the comprehensive review of the six-decade-old Income-tax Act to work from Delhi between December 2 and December 27.

Posted in Income Tax | 4434 Views

CBDT Extends ITR Filing Deadline for Taxpayers u/s 92E to 15th December 2024

30 November 2024 at 15:43

In a major relief to taxpayers, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has announced an extension of the due date for filing Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for Assessment Year (AY) 2024-25.

Posted in Income Tax | 4416 Views