Income Tax News

ICAI Raises 9 Concerns related to Form 26AS/TIS/AIS and e-filing of ITR Forms

18 July 2024 at 09:21

In a letter dated July 5, 2024, Chartered Accountant Piyush S Chhajed, Chairman of the Direct Taxes Committee, highlighted issues concerning Form 26AS/TIS/AIS and the e-filing process

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ITR Filing Surge to 13 Lakh, Total 2.7 Crore Filed by July 14

18 July 2024 at 09:18

With the deadline approaching, the daily filing of income tax returns (ITR) has surged to an impressive 13 lakhs, the Income Tax Department reported.

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Personal Income Tax Emerges as Largest Revenue Source for Govt, Surpassing Corporate Tax and GST

18 July 2024 at 09:15

In a significant shift in the Indian tax landscape, personal income tax has now become the largest revenue contributor for the Indian government, surpassing both corporate tax and the Goods and Services Tax (GST).

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ED Attaches Assets of IPS Officer's Husband in Rs 263 Crore Income Tax Refund Fraud Case

15 July 2024 at 08:55

Enforcement Directorate (ED) Mumbai has provisionally attached the Malabar Hill flat belonging to Purushottam Chavan, husband of an IPS officer, in connection with the Rs 263 crore Income Tax Refund fraud case.

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Supreme Court Seeks Income Tax Department's Response to NewsClick's Plea Against Tax Demands

13 July 2024 at 09:11

In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has sought the response of the Income Tax Department to a petition filed by NewsClick against two income tax notices.

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Income Tax Department Releases Updated E-Filing Utilities for ITR-7

11 July 2024 at 09:02

Income Tax Department has released updated e-filing utilities for ITR-7. This form is specifically for persons including companies required to furnish returns under sections 139(4A), 139(4B), 139(4C), or 139(4D) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

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Finance Ministry Approves Historic Name and Gender Change for Senior IRS Officer

11 July 2024 at 08:59

In a landmark decision, the Ministry of Finance has approved an appeal by a senior Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer to officially change her name and gender - the first instance of such a change in the history of the Indian Civil Service.

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CBDT Issues New Guidelines for Issuing Notices Under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act

09 July 2024 at 09:06

CBDT has issued new guidelines via F.No.299/10/2022-Dir(Inv.III)/1522 dated June 26, 2024. These guidelines are set to bring clarity and consistency in the handling of cases involving income that has escaped assessment.

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Bank of Baroda Faces Rs 1067.82 Crore Income Tax Demand for AY 2017-18

06 July 2024 at 09:22

State-owned Bank of Baroda has disclosed in a regulatory filing that it has received a demand order of Rs 1,067.82 crore under Section 156 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, for the assessment year 2017-18

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New Tax Regime Boosts Tamil Nadu Transport Earnings by Rs 1.6K Crore

06 July 2024 at 09:19

The transport department in Chennai has seen a significant boost in earnings following the implementation of increased motor vehicle taxes and other charges effective from November 9 last year.

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