Income Tax News

Income Tax Return Statistics for AY 2023-24

27 August 2024 at 14:43

The objective of publishing these statistics is to encourage wider use and analysis of Incometax data by Departmental personnel and academicians.

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Rs 352 Crore Seized in India's Largest Income Tax Raid: Team Honored for 10-Day Operation

27 August 2024 at 08:58

In a historic operation, the Income Tax Department conducted its largest-ever cash seizure last December, recovering a staggering Rs 352 crore from an Odisha-based distillery group.

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FM Sitharaman: Increase in Tax Collections Reflect India's Growing Economic Formalization

23 August 2024 at 09:03

FM Nirmala Sitharaman, presided over the 165th anniversary of Income Tax Day, observed by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) in New Delhi.

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Income Tax Department directs officers to focus on top 5,000 cases

23 August 2024 at 09:02

In a significant move to bolster tax recovery and reduce litigation, the Income Tax Department has directed its officers to concentrate on the top 5,000 cases, which account for a staggering Rs 43 lakh crore in tax demand.

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Income Tax Department Processes Nearly 4 Crore ITRs in Just 15 Days

22 August 2024 at 15:02

In a remarkable feat of digitisation, the department has processed nearly 4 crore income tax returns (ITRs) for Assessment Year (AY) 2024-25 in just 15 days.

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CBDT Unveils Central Action Plan (CAP) for FY 2024-25 to Enhance Tax Compliance and Expand Tax Base

22 August 2024 at 15:01

The Central Action Plan (CAP) for 2024-25, meticulously designed by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), sets the stage for a strategic and comprehensive approach to managing India's direct taxation landscape.

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CBDT Chairman Confirms Income Tax Act Review to Meet Six-Month Deadline

22 August 2024 at 15:00

CBDT Chairman, Ravi Agrawal, has confirmed that the ongoing review of the Income Tax Act of 1961 will be completed within the six-month timeframe announced by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

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FM Sitharaman Calls for Fair, User-Friendly Tax Notices and Emphasizes Speedy Refunds and Capacity Building

22 August 2024 at 09:06

Smt. Sitharaman exhorted the Department to be fair and friendly and ensure that there is improved taxpayer experience. The tax notices should be temperate, simple and easy to understand for the taxpayer

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CBDT Targets IVF Clinics and Medical Colleges in Cash Transaction Crackdown

22 August 2024 at 09:06

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has unveiled a rigorous Central Action Plan (CAP) for the fiscal year 2024-25, targeting sectors notorious for high cash transactions that are frequently under-reported or unreported.

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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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