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Ministry of Defence to Reimburse 18% GST on Defence R&D Grants for Start-Ups and MSMEs

15 August 2025 at 07:04

MoD to reimburse 18% GST to private start-ups and MSMEs on defence R&D grants under iDEX and TDF schemes, offering interim relief until GST Council decides on permanent exemption.

Posted in GST | 180 Views

GSTN Launches "Navigate to GSTR-1A" on GST Portal

15 August 2025 at 07:04

GSTN introduces the "Navigate to GSTR-1A" feature on the GSTR-3B payment page, allowing taxpayers to easily review, edit and correct sales data before filing returns, ensuring greater accuracy and compliance.

Posted in GST | 222 Views

CAG Flags Gaps in GST E-Way Bill System

15 August 2025 at 07:00

CAG’s audit of the GST E-Way Bill system reveals ₹576.86 crore in revenue loss due to tax evasion, urges tighter monitoring, alerts for misuse, and improved enforcement to protect government revenue.

Posted in GST | 1281 Views

PG in Bengaluru Faces Backlash Over 12% GST on Online Rent Payments

14 August 2025 at 09:23

A Bengaluru PG's notice demanding cash-only rent to dodge 12% GST on online payments has ignited a social media debate over tax evasion, tenant rights, and transparency in the rental market.

Posted in GST | 8202 Views

Finance Ministry Issues Corrigendum to IT Bill, Clarifies Interest on Advance Tax Short-Payment

14 August 2025 at 09:10

The Finance Ministry has corrected the Income-tax (No. 2) Bill, 2025, restoring the interest calculation for shortfall in advance tax payments to match the old Income-tax Act, 1961.

Posted in Income Tax | 1473 Views

Net Direct Tax Collections Drop 3.95% YoY to Rs 6.64 Lakh Crore as of August 11

14 August 2025 at 08:56

India's Net Direct Tax Revenue Falls to Rs 6.64 Lakh Crore, Down 3.95% from Last Year

Posted in Income Tax | 183 Views

New Income Tax Bill 2025 Simplifies Tax Law Without Changing Rates: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

14 August 2025 at 08:49

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman confirms in Rajya Sabha that the Income Tax Bill 2025 simplifies tax laws without altering rates, replacing the outdated 1961 Act to reduce complexity and litigation.

Posted in Income Tax | 1278 Views

Revised Income Tax Bill Empowers Authorities to Access Digital Assets During Search Operations

14 August 2025 at 08:42

The updated Income Tax Bill 2025 expands Section 132, granting tax officials controlled access to digital data including emails, crypto and cloud storage, during authorised search and seizure operations.

Posted in Income Tax | 990 Views

Income Tax Bill 2025: Full Tax Exemption on Commuted Pension for All Eligible Pensioners

14 August 2025 at 08:38

The Income Tax Bill 2025 brings major relief to pensioners by exempting commuted pension from tax for both government and private sector investors in approved pension funds, effective April 2026.

Posted in Income Tax | 2538 Views

Rajya Sabha Passes New Income Tax Bill 2025 by Voice Vote to Replace Six-Decade-Old Act

13 August 2025 at 09:35

Parliament passes New Income Tax Bill 2025 and Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill to modernise India's direct tax regime, replacing the Income Tax Act, 1961 with updated provisions for individuals and businesses.

Posted in Income Tax | 1 comments | 3663 Views