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Income Tax Refunds Soar 46.31% to Rs 3.08 Lakh Crore in FY 2024-25 - Finance Ministry

14 December 2024 at 09:10

The Ministry of Finance announced a remarkable 46.31% surge in income tax refunds issued during the period of April 1 to November 27 in the financial year 2024-25, compared to the same period in 2023-24.

Posted in Income Tax | 1452 Views

CBDT Amends Notification on Tax Exemptions u/s 10(23FE) of Income-tax Act

13 December 2024 at 06:25

In a recent development, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) issued Notification No. 127/2024 dated December 11, 2024, amending its earlier notification (No. 44/2020) issued on July 6, 2020, under Section 10(23FE) of the Income-tax Act, 1961.

Posted in Income Tax | 801 Views

States Express Mixed Reactions to Proposed GST Rate Rationalisation Ahead of 55th GST Council Meeting

13 December 2024 at 06:25

The GoM tasked with GST rate rationalisation has presented proposals that have elicited a mixed response from states, with many expressing concerns about the timing and economic implications of the changes.

Posted in GST | 522 Views

Amit Shah Outlines Key Tax Benefits for Cooperative Societies in Rajya Sabha

13 December 2024 at 06:25

The Government of India has taken various initiatives to provide the income tax relief to cooperative societies. This was stated by the Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha.

Posted in Income Tax | 2274 Views

Payment Gateways Push for GST Waiver on Small-Value Transactions

13 December 2024 at 06:25

Ahead of the GST Council meeting on December 21, payment gateway operators have submitted representations to the finance ministry opposing the proposed 18% GST on commissions earned on digital payments below ₹2,000.

Posted in GST | 594 Views

Rs 824 Crore GST Evasion Uncovered in India's Cryptocurrency Sector

12 December 2024 at 09:13

The Indian government has identified Goods and Services Tax (GST) evasion worth ₹824.14 crore across 17 cryptocurrency exchanges, as revealed by Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary.

Posted in GST | 708 Views

Income Tax Review Committee Aims to Simplify IT Act Without Changing Tax Rates

12 December 2024 at 09:13

The Income-Tax Review Committee, tasked with overhauling India’s Income Tax Act of 1961, is focusing solely on simplifying the law to make it more concise and user-friendly.

Posted in Income Tax | 2 comments | 1392 Views

Economic Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth Takes on Additional Role as Revenue Secretary

12 December 2024 at 09:09

In a key administrative reshuffle, Economic Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth has been assigned the additional role of Secretary of the Revenue Department, effective immediately, as per a government order issued on Tuesday.

Posted in Others | 1416 Views

CBIC Extends GSTR-3B Filing Deadline for Murshidabad, West Bengal

11 December 2024 at 09:08

In a relief to taxpayers in Murshidabad, West Bengal, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has extended the deadline for filing GSTR-3B returns for October 2024.

Posted in GST | 582 Views

GST Fraud: Rs 35,132 Crore ITC Evasion Detected, Over 17000 Fake Firms Exposed

11 December 2024 at 09:08

In a significant crackdown on Goods and Services Tax (GST) evasion, authorities have identified fraudulent Input Tax Credit (ITC) claims worth ₹35,132 crore, involving 17,818 fake firms, between April and October 2024.

Posted in GST | 1 comments | 1119 Views