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GST Relief Assurance Fails to Pacify NGOs and Schools Facing Tax Notices in Karnataka

26 July 2025 at 08:44

Trade bodies in Karnataka welcomed the state's assurance to not pursue old GST arrears on exempted services, but NGOs and schools remain wary as tax notices for donations and co-curricular activities continue to raise alarm.

Posted in GST | 129 Views

FM Sitharaman Directs CBDT to Withdraw Low-Value Tax Appeals Within Three Months

25 July 2025 at 15:28

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman directs CBDT to withdraw low-value tax appeals under new thresholds within 3 months, targeting resolution of Rs 10 lakh crore in disputed tax demands and improving taxpayer trust.

Posted in Income Tax | 2 comments | 37503 Views

Income Tax Bill 2025 Cuts Word Count by 50%, No Change in Tax Rates: Baijayant Panda

25 July 2025 at 09:17

Income Tax Bill, 2025 aims to simplify compliance with no change in tax rates. Baijayant Panda highlights 50% word count reduction, easier language, and 566 suggestions from the Select Committee report.

Posted in Income Tax | 1611 Views

Finance Ministry Says No to IBC Loan Waiver Exemption in Income Tax Bill 2025

25 July 2025 at 09:08

Finance Ministry rejects MCA's proposal to exempt IBC loan waivers from income tax under the Income Tax Bill, 2025, citing policy and judicial precedent. Experts warn this could discourage resolution applicants and hurt asset recoveries.

Posted in Income Tax | 1422 Views

CBDT Grants Section 35 Approval to IQRAA Hospital for Scientific Research Contributions

25 July 2025 at 09:00

CBDT approves IQRAA International Hospital & Research Centre, Kozhikode for scientific research under Section 35(1)(ii) of the Income-tax Act. Valid for AY 2026-27 to AY 2030-31

Posted in Income Tax | 90 Views

GST Compensation: Centre Settles Dues for All States Except Arunachal & Manipur

25 July 2025 at 08:50

The Centre has cleared all provisionally admissible GST compensation dues for states and UTs, except Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur. A new mechanism to replace the abolished compensation cess is under review by a Group of Ministers.

Posted in GST | 1479 Views

CBDT Approves Gitarthganga for Tax Deduction under Section 35 for Social Science Research

25 July 2025 at 08:44

CBDT has granted approval to Gitarthganga, Ahmedabad (PAN: AAATG1334K), as a recognized institution for conducting Social Science or Statistical Research under Section 35(1)(iii) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

Posted in Income Tax | 78 Views

India Collects Rs 437 Crore in Crypto Taxes in FY24

24 July 2025 at 09:33

India collected Rs 437 crore in crypto taxes in FY24, up 62% from FY23. Govt boosts compliance with TDS, data analytics and taxpayer alerts

Posted in Income Tax | 1224 Views

No Relief for Crypto: Finance Ministry Upholds 1% TDS in New Income Tax Bill

24 July 2025 at 09:26

Income Tax Bill, 2025: Finance Ministry rejects proposal to ease TDS norms on crypto trades. Industry flags risk of offshore migration.

Posted in Income Tax | 1308 Views

Black Money Act: Govt Raises Rs 35,105 Crore in Tax Demands, Recovers Only Rs 338 Crore

24 July 2025 at 09:16

The Finance Ministry informed Parliament that Rs 35,105 crore in tax and penalties have been raised under the Black Money Act, 2015, but only Rs 338 crore has been recovered so far.

Posted in Income Tax | 1215 Views