Income Tax News

CBDT Waives Interest for Taxpayers Affected by Incorrect 87A Rebate under Section 115BAC

23 September 2025 at 08:53

CBDT issues Circular 13/2025 granting relief to taxpayers affected by rectifications . Interest under section 220(2) waived if demands are paid by December 31, 2025. Key details on rebate correction under section 87A explained

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Supreme Court Justice Criticizes Tax and Legal Mindset, Calls for Bold Reforms

23 September 2025 at 08:52

Supreme Court Justice Manmohan warns that India must reimagine outdated tax and legal systems to achieve its 2047 developed nation goal, stressing mindset change, simpler laws and modern reforms.

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ITR-5 and ITR-7 Now Enabled for Online Filing for AY 2025-26, Offline Utility Available for ITR-7

22 September 2025 at 08:39

The Income Tax Department has enabled ITR-5 and ITR-7 for online filing with prefilled data for AY 2025-26. The offline utility for ITR-7 is also available for download to simplify tax compliance.

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Direct Tax Collections Rise 9% to Rs 10.82 Lakh Crore in FY26 So Far

20 September 2025 at 08:58

India’s net direct tax collections rose 9% to Rs 10.82 lakh crore till Sept 17, 2025. Corporate and non-corporate tax payments drove growth, while refunds fell nearly 24%.

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ICAI Requests CBDT to Extend ITR Deadlines and Align Specified Dates

18 September 2025 at 17:09

The ICAI has urged CBDT to extend ITR deadlines, align specified dates under section 44AB and allow auto-renewal for small charitable trusts.

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IT Department Sees Record Surge with Over 7.3 Crore ITRs Filed for AY 2025-26

18 September 2025 at 08:20

A record of over 7.3 crore ITRs were filed by Sept 15. CBDT extended deadline to Sept 16 amid heavy portal traffic and taxpayer complaints of glitches.

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CBDT and its Subordinate Offices to undertake Special Campaign 5.0 for Swachhata and Efficiency

18 September 2025 at 08:20

Govt launches Special Campaign 5.0 (Oct 2-31, 2025). CBDT to focus on swachhata, e-waste disposal, record management, and grievance redressal.

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CBDT Issues SOP for Taxing Capital Gains on JDAs Under Section 45(5A)

18 September 2025 at 08:19

CBDT issues SOP for assessing capital gains on Joint Development Agreements under Section 45(5A), adopting the successful Kolkata model nationwide.

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Income Tax Department Targets CAs in Rs 2000 Crore Political Funding Tax Evasion Case

16 September 2025 at 08:56

Jharkhand Income Tax Department seeks CBDT approval to cancel licences of chartered accountants involved in facilitating Rs 2000 crore political funding tax evasion.

Posted in Income Tax | 3909 Views

CBDT Grants One-Day Extension for ITR Filing for AY 2025-26 to 16th September 2025

16 September 2025 at 05:39

CBDT has further extended the ITR filing due date for AY 2025-26. Returns, originally due on July 31 and then September 15, can now be filed till September 16, 2025.

Posted in Income Tax | 4074 Views