Income Tax News

Aadhaar Authentication Crosses 150 Billion Transactions

17 May 2025 at 06:47

The total number of Aadhaar authentication transactions have crossed 150 billion (15,011.82 Cr) marks, making it a milestone moment in the journey of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) and for the broader Aadhaar ecosystem.

Posted in Income Tax | 531 Views

CBDT Notifies Exemption Allowing Indian Bank's Increased Shareholding in ASREC

15 May 2025 at 09:09

The Ministry of Finance has issued a notification granting Indian Bank a temporary exemption under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, allowing it to continue holding over 30% stake in ASREC (India) Limited until March 31, 2026.

Posted in Income Tax | 321 Views

CBDT Classifies IRFC's Rs 10,000 Crore Bond as Zero Coupon Bond for Tax Purposes

15 May 2025 at 09:05

The Ministry of Finance, through the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), has notified the "Ten Year Zero Coupon Bond" of the Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd.

Posted in Income Tax | 1569 Views

CBDT Grants Tax Exemption to Telangana State Pollution Control Board Under Section 10(46)

14 May 2025 at 09:03

CBDT, under the Ministry of Finance, has notified the Telangana State Pollution Control Board (TSPCB) as a tax-exempt entity under clause (46) of section 10 of the Income-tax Act, 1961.

Posted in Income Tax | 183 Views

CBI Arrests Income Tax Commissioner and 4 Others in Rs 70 Lakh Bribery Case

12 May 2025 at 08:56

CBI has arrested Jeevan Lal Lavidiya, Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemption), Hyderabad, for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 70 lakh to favour a tax appeal related to Shapoorji Pallonji Group.

Posted in Income Tax | 2397 Views

CBDT Notifies New ITR-7 Form for AY 2025-26

12 May 2025 at 08:53

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified the amended Income-tax Return Form ITR-7 through Notification No. 46/2025, published in the Gazette of India on May 9, 2025.

Posted in Income Tax | 2562 Views

CBDT Tightens Scrutiny of Top Advance Tax Payers to Curb Bogus Exemption Claims in FY 2025-26

08 May 2025 at 09:05

CBDT has instructed income-tax officials across the country to intensify monitoring of top advance tax payers, including both individuals and corporates, for bogus claims of exemptions and deductions.

Posted in Income Tax | 3513 Views

CBDT Notifies Revised ITR-V and Acknowledgement Forms for AY 2025-26

08 May 2025 at 09:04

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), under the Ministry of Finance, has notified the Income-tax (Seventeenth Amendment) Rules, 2025 via Notification No. 45/2025 dated May 7, 2025.

Posted in Income Tax | 2 comments | 7089 Views

CBDT Notifies New ITR-6 Form for AY 2025-26

07 May 2025 at 17:31

In a significant move aimed at streamlining corporate tax filings, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified the amended ITR-6 form applicable for companies for the Assessment Year (AY) 2025-26.

Posted in Income Tax | 1911 Views

Income Tax Dept Targets Disposal of 2 Lakh Appeals Worth Rs 10 Lakh Crore in FY26

07 May 2025 at 09:04

In a major push to expedite tax dispute resolution and unlock substantial revenue, the Income Tax Department has set a bold target of disposing over 200,000 appeals in FY26.

Posted in Income Tax | 8136 Views