Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme, 2024, was enacted to resolve disputes regarding pending income tax litigation. The scheme aims to give taxpayers peace of mind by settling legal disputes. This scheme was notified on October 1, 2024. After this, several queries were received from the stakeholders seeking guidance in respect of various provisions. Following … Read more
Following the announcement made by the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during Budget 2024, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has set up an internal committee to oversee a comprehensive review of the Income Tax (I-T) Act. The key goal of this review is to make the income tax law concise, clear and easy to understand … Read more
Even after filing your tax returns on time, receiving a notice or intimation from the income tax department can be confusing and unsettling. It’s essential to address these notices promptly and accurately. Start by carefully reading the notice to understand its purpose. Typical issues may include reported income discrepancies, TDS information mismatches, or incomplete details. … Read more
The changes in the capital gains tax announced in the Union budget for FY25 are rational decisions that will benefit people in most scenarios, and it is for the government to decide on the suggestions that come up, Central Board of Direct Taxes chairperson Ravi Agarwal said in an interview. “We feel that this … Read more
Budget 2024: Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) chairman Ravi Agrawal has said the comprehensive review of the Income Tax Act, 1961 is an attempt to make the “bulky” law “simpler” for taxpayers. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget for fiscal year 2024-25 on July 23, announced that the government would … Read more
With Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) awarding Taxnet 2.0 project to Bharti-Airtel, tax department’s network system is likely to undergo a facelift. For the uninitiated, CBDT is the top governing body that heads the income tax department. The Sunil Mittal-led telecom company will be responsible for a slew of services to be provided to … Read more
Taxpayers are entitled to claim a rebate under section 87A of the Income Tax (I-T) Act, 1961, which enables them to pay ‘nil’ tax when their income is up to ₹5 lakh in the old tax regime and ₹7 lakh in the new tax regime. However, a number of taxpayers and chartered accountants have expressed … Read more
Aadhaar-PAN link: The Income Tax Department has recently issued a detailed guide outlining step-by-step instructions on how individuals can link their Aadhaar number with their Permanent Account Number (PAN). This initiative aims to facilitate the process for taxpayers and prevent the deduction of higher Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) rates. By linking Aadhaar and PAN, … Read more
Rejecting media reports suggesting the large-scale reopening of cases related to incorrect house rent allowance (HRA) claims, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on Monday, April 8 clarified that “apprehensions about retrospective taxation on these matters and re-opening of cases are completely baseless.” Also Read: Income Tax: Rent paid to spouse can be claimed … Read more