Income Tax News

ITAT Ruling: No Penalty for Income Concealment if Errors Corrected in Revised Return

22 August 2024 at 09:03

In a significant ruling, the Income-Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Mumbai bench has provided relief to taxpayers by stating that penalties for income concealment cannot be imposed if a taxpayer has corrected all errors in a revised tax return.

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CBDT issues clarification in respect of Income-tax clearance certificate (ITCC)

21 August 2024 at 07:12

It is being erroneously reported that all Indian citizens must obtain income-tax clearance certificate (ITCC) before leaving the country - a position that is factually incorrect

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Kerala Finance Department Reveals Tax Default by Over 600 Bar Hotels

21 August 2024 at 07:11

The Kerala Finance Department said over 600 bar hotels are among the establishments in its list that defaulted on payment of taxes.

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Gurgaon Student in Australia Discovers Rs 133.8 Crore in Fraudulent Transactions Linked to PAN Card

20 August 2024 at 16:37

The father of a youngster filed a police complaint on Sunday, alleging that conmen had used his son's PAN card to carry out transactions amounting to crores

Posted in Income Tax | 7464 Views

Income Tax Department Warns Taxpayers Against Fraudulent Refund Claims

20 August 2024 at 08:56

The Income Tax Department has issued an urgent advisory, cautioning taxpayers to be vigilant against fraudulent schemes involving fake income tax refund claims.

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ITAT Mumbai Confirms Tax Exemption on Gifts Received from Non-Resident Brother in India

20 August 2024 at 08:56

In a landmark ruling, the Income-Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Mumbai bench has determined that a Rs 20 lakh gift received by a taxpayer from his non-resident brother, who resides in the UAE, is not subject to taxation.

Posted in Income Tax | 4398 Views

CBDT Directs Income Tax Department to Monitor High-Value Cash Transactions at Hotels, Hospitals

19 August 2024 at 08:56

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued a directive to the Income Tax department, emphasizing the need for "non-intrusive" monitoring of rampant cash transactions in sectors such as hotels, luxury brand sales, hospitals, and IVF clinics.

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Finance Ministry Grants Income Tax Exemption to UIDAI for 5 Years Until FY 2027-28

16 August 2024 at 13:04

IntroductionIn a significant move, the Ministry of Finance has granted the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) a five-year exemption from paying income tax, effective until the fiscal year 2027-28.

Posted in Income Tax | 3177 Views

CBDT Launches Probe into Foreign Remittances Exceeding Rs 6 Lakh

16 August 2024 at 08:56

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), the apex body overseeing direct tax collection in India, has reportedly launched an extensive investigation into high-value foreign remittances exceeding ₹6 lakh.

Posted in Income Tax | 4623 Views

FM Sitharaman Highlights Need for Tax Revenue to Support Green Energy Innovations

15 August 2024 at 07:36

In a keynote address at the 11th convocation of the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal on August 13, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the critical role of tax revenue and innovation in India's transition

Posted in Income Tax | 2139 Views