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State Government Employees Protest Against Flawed Tax Deduction System for Opting Old Regime

   31 May 2024 at 09:06

In a significant demonstration of discontent, over 50 employees of the Tamil Nadu Arasu Uzhiyargal Sangam gathered outside the Department of Treasuries and Accounts office in Saidapet on Wednesday.

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FM Sitharaman: Section 43B may be reverted if MSMEs Accept Delayed Payments Over 45 Days

   30 May 2024 at 08:46

In a significant development for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Tuesday that the government is open to repealing the recent changes to Section 43B of the Income Tax Act.

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CBDT Exempts RBI from Higher TDS/TCS Rates for Non-Filing of Income Tax Returns

   29 May 2024 at 09:19

CBDT has released two significant notifications on May 27, 2024, introducing higher rates of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) and Tax Collected at Source (TCS) for individuals and entities failing to furnish their Income Tax Returns (ITR).

Posted in Income Tax |   3669 Views


CBDT Issues Guidelines for Selection of Cases for Tax Scrutiny in FY 2024-25: Key Highlights

   27 May 2024 at 08:59

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has recently issued a notification detailing the process for the scrutiny of income tax returns (ITRs) for the financial year 2024-25.

Posted in Income Tax |   3507 Views


CBDT notifies 363 as Cost Inflation Index for FY 2024-25

   25 May 2024 at 09:02

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has officially notified "363" as the Cost Inflation Index (CII) for the financial year 2024-25.

Posted in Income Tax |   3849 Views


Tea-Seller Faces Rs 49 Crore IT Penalty Due to Fraudulent Transactions by Longtime Customers

   23 May 2024 at 08:48

In a shocking turn of events, Khemraj Dave, a humble tea-seller from Patan, has found himself entangled in a massive financial fraud, leading to an astonishing penalty notice from the Income Tax (IT) department.

Posted in Income Tax |   12480 Views


Businessman arrested in Rs 263 Crore Income Tax Refund Fraud

   22 May 2024 at 09:01

Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Mumbai Zonal Office has arrested one Rajesh Brijlal Batreja on 16.05.2024 under the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 in case of Income Tax Refund fraud of Rs. 263 Crore.

Posted in Income Tax |   1161 Views


Income Tax Raid in Agra Uncovers Nearly Rs 60 Crore Cash from Shoe Trader's Residence

   22 May 2024 at 09:00

In a significant crackdown on tax evasion, the Income Tax Department conducted a series of raids in Agra on Saturday, May 18. Nearly ₹60 crore in cash was recovered from premises linked to a prominent shoe trader,

Posted in Income Tax |   3759 Views


Income Tax Officer Loses Rs 48,902 in Online Reward Points Fraud

   20 May 2024 at 09:04

A 48-year-old IRS officer with the Income Tax Department fell victim to an online reward points fraud, losing Rs 48,902.

Posted in Income Tax |   2334 Views


SEBI Eases KYC Formalities for Mutual Funds: PAN-Aadhaar Link Rule Withdrawn

   20 May 2024 at 09:02

Mutual fund investors can breathe easy for now. The capital market regulator, SEBI, has withdrawn the requirement to link PAN with Aadhaar for obtaining 'KYC registered' status for mutual fund transactions.

Posted in Income Tax |   12216 Views