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The Indian government has issued a clarification to address recent misleading reports about mandatory tax clearance for individuals travelling abroad. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) announced on Sunday that not every individual is required to obtain a tax clearance certificate under section 230 of the Income-tax Act, 1961. Response to Budget 2024-25 Concerns This clarification follows concerns that arose after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Budget 2024-25 on Jul
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FAQ :
No, a tax clearance certificate is not mandatory for all individuals travelling abroad. The clarification states it applies only to specific cases.
Confusion arose after the Finance Minister presented the Budget 2024-25, which proposed including the Black Money Act, 2015 in the list of Acts for which liabilities must be cleared to obtain a tax clearance certificate.
A tax clearance certificate is required for individuals involved in serious financial irregularities whose presence is necessary for investigation, or persons with outstanding direct tax arrears exceeding Rs 10 lakh that have not been stayed by any authority.
The inclusion of the Black Money Act, 2015 is part of the government's ongoing efforts to combat tax evasion and ensure compliance with tax laws.
No, the clarification aims to reassure the general public that routine international travel will not be impeded by new tax clearance requirements.
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