Income Tax News

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.

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CBDT Tightens Oversight on Top Advance Taxpayers to Boost FY26 Direct Tax Collection

06 May 2025 at 09:04

With an ambitious direct tax collection target of Rs 25.2 trillion for FY 2025-26, the CBDT has directed income-tax officials to intensify scrutiny of top advance tax payers and root out bogus claims of exemptions and deductions.

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IT Department Recovers Rs 1,400 Crore From 63,000 Donors Linked to Dubious Political Donations

06 May 2025 at 09:01

Income Tax Department has recovered Rs 1,400 crore from over 63,000 individuals who evaded taxes by falsely claiming deductions for donations made to RUPPs during the financial years 2022-23 and 2023-24.

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Finance Ministry Notifies Five NBFCs for Aadhaar-Based Authentication Under PMLA

06 May 2025 at 08:52

The Ministry of Finance has authorized five NBFCs to conduct Aadhaar-based authentication under the PMLA, marking another step towards strengthening digital identity verification in the financial sector.

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CBDT Notifies New ITR Form ITR-2 for AY 2025-26

05 May 2025 at 15:46

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), under the Ministry of Finance, has officially notified a revised Income Tax Return (ITR) Form ITR-2 applicable for the Assessment Year (AY) 2025-26.

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CBDT Notifies New ITR-5 Form for AY 2025-26

03 May 2025 at 08:49

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has officially notified a revised Income Tax Return (ITR) Form 5 applicable for Assessment Year 2025-26.

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CBDT Releases Amended Income Tax Act, 1961 Updated by Finance Act, 2025

03 May 2025 at 08:37

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has released the updated version of the Income-tax Act, 1961, incorporating amendments introduced by the Finance Act, 2025.

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CBDT Notifies New ITR-3 Form for AY 2025-26

02 May 2025 at 08:58

In a significant move towards streamlining income tax return filings, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified the new ITR-3 form for Assessment Year 2025-26 through Notification No. 41/2025 dated April 30, 2025.

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Delhi Court Extends CBI Custody of IRS Officer and CA in Faceless IT Scheme Bribery Case

01 May 2025 at 08:52

A Delhi court on Tuesday extended the CBI custody of a senior Income Tax official and a Chartered Accountant for two more days in connection with a bribery case linked to the government's "faceless" income tax assessment scheme.

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CBDT Notifies ITR Forms 1 and 4 for AY 2025-26

30 April 2025 at 09:02

CBDT has notified the Income-tax (Twelfth Amendment) Rules, 2025 through Notification No. 40/2025, dated April 29, 2025, amending the Income-tax Rules, 1962. The revised ITR-1 and ITR-4 forms are now applicable for AY 2025-26.

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