Income Tax News

Finance Ministry: Only 8 PMLA Cases Convicted Out of 5,892 ED Investigations

02 August 2025 at 09:19

Finance Ministry reveals that out of 5,892 money laundering cases probed by ED since January 2015, only 8 convictions have been secured. The data was shared in response to a Rajya Sabha query by TMC MP Saket Gokhale.

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Finance Ministry Notifies 0.1% Concessional Guarantee Fee for NaBFID

02 August 2025 at 09:13

The Finance Ministry has notified a concessional 0.1% guarantee fee for NaBFID’s foreign borrowings, aiming to support its long-term infrastructure financing goals. Notification follows global credit ratings from Moody’s and Fitch.

Posted in Income Tax | 156 Views

ICSI Calls for Recognition of Company Secretaries as 'Accountants' Under Income Tax Bill

02 August 2025 at 09:05

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) urges the government to recognise CS professionals as accountants and calls for a comprehensive overhaul of taxation laws

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CBI Arrests Income Tax Inspector and Middleman in Rs 70,000 Bribery Case in Vijayawada

01 August 2025 at 09:33

The CBI has arrested an Income Tax Inspector in Vijayawada and a middleman for accepting a Rs 70,000 bribe from a businessman in Eluru to suppress departmental action. A trap was laid following a complaint, and both accused are now in custody.

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ICAI Warns of Action Against CAs Violating New Tax Audit Limits

01 August 2025 at 09:31

ICAI will implement a mandatory tax audit cap of 60 per partner from April 2026. Violators may face disciplinary action. ICAI also partners with IVCA and NSE arm, launches international ADR centre.

Posted in Income Tax | 3486 Views

75 Year Old Senior Citizen Gets IT Notice for AY 2014

01 August 2025 at 09:17

75-year-old receives an IT demand for AY 2014. Can old tax returns be reopened? Understand reassessment rules under Section 148, documentation tips and senior citizen support options.

Posted in Income Tax | 4080 Views

Income Tax Department Targets Jewellery Sector Over Misuse of Inventory Valuation Rules

01 August 2025 at 09:08

The Income Tax Department has uncovered cases of jewellers using the LIFO method, banned under ICDS II to undervalue closing stock and evade taxes amid skyrocketing gold prices. Investigations are underway.

Posted in Income Tax | 1812 Views

Finance Ministry Pushes 100% FDI in Insurance for Faster Sectoral Growth

31 July 2025 at 09:26

FM Sitharaman confirms 100% FDI in insurance to boost sector growth; government rules out any changes to crypto tax or GST on flex-fuel vehicles. Key updates also include smart meter progress, ADP fund allocation and GST collection trends.

Posted in Income Tax | 1263 Views

Income Tax Department Releases Offline and Online Utility for ITR-3 Filing for AY 2025-26

31 July 2025 at 09:03

The Income Tax Department has released the offline and online utilities for ITR-3 filing for AY 2025-26. Taxpayers with income from business or profession can now file their returns using updated tools via the e-filing portal.

Posted in Income Tax | 1 comments | 234 Views

Karnataka MP Raises Concerns Over Income Tax Act Amendments Impacting CA Services

30 July 2025 at 09:18

MP G. Kumar Naik has raised concerns that the proposed amendments to the Income Tax Act may negatively impact Chartered Accountants.

Posted in Income Tax | 546 Views