News for '-i-t-department'

E-facility to link your Aadhaar with PAN soon

E-facility to link your Aadhaar with PAN soon

Rediff.com11 May 2017

The OTP will be sent on the registered mobile number and email of the individual

Gujarat is most tax-compliant state in AY19, Bihar least

Gujarat is most tax-compliant state in AY19, Bihar least

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Among large states, the lowest rate of filing was seen in Bihar at 5 per cent, followed by UP at 8.11 per cent - much below the national average of 12 per cent.

Vodafone gets stay on I-T demand

Vodafone gets stay on I-T demand

Rediff.com28 Dec 2013

Granted 6-month relief, subject to interim payments and guarantee, on Rs 3,700-cr demand for alleged transfer pricing in FY09.

Didn't quote PAN with big transactions? Here's help!

Didn't quote PAN with big transactions? Here's help!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

The department gets data of high-value transactions under the Annual Information Return.

NSEL fraud: I-T turns the heat on brokers

NSEL fraud: I-T turns the heat on brokers

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

Department seeks investor database on the suspicion of fictitious investors.

Yeddyurappa files nomination papers from Shikaripura

Yeddyurappa files nomination papers from Shikaripura

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

The BJP is has set its sight on regaining power by winning 150 out of 224 assembly seats.

Taxpayers told to verify ITRs for AYs 2015-16 to 2019-20 by Sep 30

Taxpayers told to verify ITRs for AYs 2015-16 to 2019-20 by Sep 30

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

A taxpayer filing ITR electronically without digital signature has to verify it using either Aadhaar OTP, or logging into e-filing account through net banking, or by Electronic Verification Code or by sending a duly signed physical copy of ITR-V through post to CPC Bengaluru within 120 days of uploading the ITR.

Benami properties: The guilty may face RI of up to 7 years

Benami properties: The guilty may face RI of up to 7 years

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

While the concerned property may be confiscated, a person indulging in such a transaction is liable to pay a fine up to 25 per cent of fair market value of the property

A rare case, when I-T withdrew money from start-up accounts

A rare case, when I-T withdrew money from start-up accounts

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

It's not unusual for the tax departments to freeze bank accounts and there have been instances of the authorities recovering the outstanding from the bank, though such course of action is not common.

Faceless scheme: Changes that revenue officers want

Faceless scheme: Changes that revenue officers want

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Some of the proposals include redrafting transfer and placement policy for IRS officers, strengthening the cadre restructuring, rebranding of IRS, robust deputation policy and creation of encadred post in other ministries and government department.

I-T dept issues notice to Robert Vadra's company

I-T dept issues notice to Robert Vadra's company

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

The Income Tax department has issued notice to a firm owned by Robert Vadra as part of its probe to understand the "financial structure" of the company and real estate projects undertaken by it.

Cong's Shivakumar appears before ED for 3rd time

Cong's Shivakumar appears before ED for 3rd time

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

The investigating officer of the case had grilled him for over four hours on Friday and about eight hours on Saturday as part of the probe.

Cong leader Shivakumar appears before ED for 2nd day

Cong leader Shivakumar appears before ED for 2nd day

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

While making his first appearance on Friday, after he arrived by air from Bengaluru, the Kanakapura MLA had said he will cooperate with the ED probe.

LS polls in Vellore cancelled over huge cash haul

LS polls in Vellore cancelled over huge cash haul

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Polling in Vellore was scheduled on April 18.

Don't have Aadhaar? Use 0s, 1s instead to file taxes!

Don't have Aadhaar? Use 0s, 1s instead to file taxes!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Those people without the Aadhaar number have found a loophole in the system

I-T begins action under Benami Act; attaches 42 assets worth crores

I-T begins action under Benami Act; attaches 42 assets worth crores

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

The I-T dept has issued 87 notices under section 24 of the said Act

SpiceJet under I-T lens for TDS violations

SpiceJet under I-T lens for TDS violations

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Meanwhile, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has also ordered an engineering audit of the airline after the carrier is said to have found it difficult to provide equipment to operate some flights.

Govt notifies new Income Tax return forms

Govt notifies new Income Tax return forms

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

The new Income Tax return forms are much simpler in many respects.

FM asks I-T dept to unearth black money in India

FM asks I-T dept to unearth black money in India

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

As government makes effort to bring illicit money stashed abroad, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday asked the I-T department to focus its effort on unearthing 'quite large' black money within the country as well.

EC Lavasa's son under ED scanner for FEMA violations

EC Lavasa's son under ED scanner for FEMA violations

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

The trouble for Ashok Lavasa's family began a few months back when his wife, Novel Singhal Lavasa, came under the scanner of the income tax department on charges of alleged tax evasion.

Black money declaration without PAN to be accepted

Black money declaration without PAN to be accepted

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

However, an official acknowledgment of receiving a valid declaration under IDS (Form-2) will only be given to the concerned entity after a PAN number is allotted to him or her

I-T's record recovery of Rs 1 trn contributes 10% to direct tax collection

I-T's record recovery of Rs 1 trn contributes 10% to direct tax collection

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Besides selling movable and immovable assets to make recoveries, taxmen filed prosecution cases against those not paying the demand.

Taxpayers to get quick SMS, email updates on refunds, filing

Taxpayers to get quick SMS, email updates on refunds, filing

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

The Income-Tax department will soon start updating taxpayers about the status of their I-T refunds and processing of certain tax statements by sending real-time SMSes and emails, on similar lines as that of credit card and bank transactions at present.

DeMo effect: India now has 2.82 crore taxpayers!

DeMo effect: India now has 2.82 crore taxpayers!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

The total number of returns filed as on August 5 stands at over 2.82 crore as against over 2.26 crore filed during the corresponding period of 2016-17

Sekhar Reddy case: ED arrests two in Chennai

Sekhar Reddy case: ED arrests two in Chennai

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday said it has arrested two persons in Chennai for alleged illegal exchange of Rs 6 crore in old notes "in connivance with" sand-mining baron J Sekhar Reddy as part of its money laundering probe post demonetisation.

Filing IT returns? What you must know

Filing IT returns? What you must know

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

If you miss the July 31 deadline, there is a late filing fee of up to Rs 10,000. Also, you cannot file returns beyond March 31, 2019.

Made mistake while filing I-T returns?

Made mistake while filing I-T returns?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Taxpayers are allowed to make the changes under certain circumstances

Beware of fraud, fake mobile applications: I-T to taxpayers

Beware of fraud, fake mobile applications: I-T to taxpayers

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

The department has warned taxpayers that illegal 'mobile applications' circulating in the webworld for smartphones, especially Android and BlackBerry phones, 'may not be according to the department's data structure' and parameters.

Blow to Sonia, Rahul as SC allows I-T dept to reopen tax case

Blow to Sonia, Rahul as SC allows I-T dept to reopen tax case

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

The Gandhis and senior Congress leader Oscar Fernandes have challenged the Delhi high court's September 10 verdict by which their plea against the re-opening of their tax assessments for 2011-12 was dismissed.

India, Finland officials discuss Nokia tax case

India, Finland officials discuss Nokia tax case

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Indian and Finnish finance ministry officials on Tuesday discussed Nokia's Rs 21,153 crore (Rs 211.53 billion) tax dispute case and reviewed the double taxation avoidance agreement.

I-T dept to set up new data centre to check tax evasion

I-T dept to set up new data centre to check tax evasion

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

The new office will have its base in the national capital.

By 2021, you will get your I-T refunds within 24 hours

By 2021, you will get your I-T refunds within 24 hours

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

The government has already sanctioned Rs 4,200 crore for upgradation of information technology infrastructure of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) for processing returns, refunds, faceless scrutiny and verification.

Fresh Panama Paper leaks: Accused deny allegations

Fresh Panama Paper leaks: Accused deny allegations

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

The Panama Paper leaks were originally revealed by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists on April 4, 2016, following which, the government had set up the MAG to probe the matter.

A final chance to complete filing pending returns

A final chance to complete filing pending returns

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

You can electronically verify returns and regularise these by August 31.

Vodafone to challenge HC verdict in SC

Vodafone to challenge HC verdict in SC

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

Vodafone on said it is seeking legal advice to challenge the Bombay High Court order that dismissed its plea against the I-T department's Rs 12,000 crore (Rs 120 billion) demand in tax and penalty on the company's acquisition of Hutchison Telecom in a deal of about Rs 50,000 crore (Rs 500 billion).

Deadline to issue Form 16 extended to July 10

Deadline to issue Form 16 extended to July 10

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

However, the extension leaves the salaried taxpayers with a limited time-frame of just 20 days to file their income tax returns.

Govt tells banks to report deposits above Rs 2.5 lakh

Govt tells banks to report deposits above Rs 2.5 lakh

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

As per a notification issued on Wednesday, banks, co-operative banks and post offices will have to report to the tax department cash deposits exceeding Rs 50,000 in a single day or aggregating to more than Rs 2.5 lakh during the period November 9, to December 30, 2016.

Charitable trusts may lose 'double' tax break

Charitable trusts may lose 'double' tax break

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

Officials close to the development said the I-T department's suggestion is to amend Section 11, which specifies the manner in which income from charitable bodies is exempt from income tax. The I-T department has said charitable organisations enjoy a double deduction by claiming tax breaks through both depreciation and capital expenditure write-offs.

Charitable trusts may lose 'double' tax break

Charitable trusts may lose 'double' tax break

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

Officials explained that the basic condition for charitable bodies to claim exemption is that the income should be derived from property held under a trust and the income should be applied to charitable or religious purposes in India.

Would you bid for Nirav Modi's art?

Would you bid for Nirav Modi's art?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Sixty-eight paintings that once belonged to fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi will go under the hammer next week.