Govt has no plan to reconsider real estate LTCG tax changes, says report

Govt has no plan to reconsider real estate LTCG tax changes, says report

Amid concerns about the removal of the indexation benefit for property sales under the Long Term Capital Gains (LTCG) tax, there will be no reconsideration of the changes made in the Union Budget, according to news agency ANI. “There will be no rethink on LTCG provisions made in the budget as it is beneficial for … Read more

In most scenarios, people will benefit from capital gains tax rejig: CBDT chief

In most scenarios, people will benefit from capital gains tax rejig: CBDT chief

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

Amendments in Black Money Act to remove penalty on undisclosed foreign assets worth ₹20 lakh: CBDT chief

Amendments in Black Money Act to remove penalty on undisclosed foreign assets worth ₹20 lakh: CBDT chief

Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Finance Bill in the parliament as part of the Union Budget 2024-25, which included an amendment to the Black Money Act. Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) Chairman Ravi Agarwal stated on 25 July that the amendment in the Black Money Act would provide taxpayers relief from penalty when … Read more

Taxnet 2.0: How will taxpayers’ experience improve with new digital infra technology?

Taxnet 2.0: How will taxpayers’ experience improve with new digital infra technology?

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

Income tax return filing 2024: How to choose the right ITR form

Income tax return filing 2024: How to choose the right ITR form

The Indian Income Tax Department provides various income tax return (ITR) forms tailored to different taxpayer scenarios. Selecting the appropriate form ensures precise and streamlined reporting of your income.  The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) released seven ITR forms for FY 2023-24 (AY 2024-25). The determination of which ITR form to use depends on … Read more