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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 | 8229 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 | 1476 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 | 186 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confirms in Rajya Sabha that the Income Tax Bill 2025 simplifies tax laws without altering rates, replacing the outdated 1961 Act to reduce complexity and litigation.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 | 1281 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 | 1005 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 | 2553 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 | 3666 Views

Karnataka GST Evasion Cases Soar Five-Fold in FY25, Highest in Three Years

13 August 2025 at 09:21

Karnataka sees a five-fold rise in GST evasion cases in FY25, with Rs 39,577 crore detected - the highest in three years. FM Nirmala Sitharaman clarifies no UPI-based notices from the Centre.

Posted in GST | 144 Views

Income Tax Bill 2025: Refunds for Belated Returns, House Property Deduction Clarified

13 August 2025 at 09:16

Lok Sabha passed the Revised Income Tax Bill, 2025, clarifying tax refund eligibility for late-filers and standard deduction computation on house property, effective April 1, 2026.

Posted in Income Tax | 2373 Views

DGGI Issues Takedown Notice to Google Over 6 Online Gaming Sites for GST Evasion

13 August 2025 at 09:10

DGGI issues takedown notice to Google against six online gaming platforms for GST evasion, citing security concerns and failure to register in India.

Posted in GST | 174 Views