News for 'Income Tax Authority'

Global leaks: Why ED can't probe these 'culprits'

Global leaks: Why ED can't probe these 'culprits'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

This is because no prosecution complaint has been filed in any of these cases under the Black Money Act.

More user friendly IT form to replace Saral

More user friendly IT form to replace Saral

Rediff.com26 May 2006

The Income Tax department will soon come out with new forms for filing tax returns in lieu of the existing one-page Saral form, even as officials said the new ones would be more tax assessee-friendly.

I-T dept asked to start action against tax evaders

I-T dept asked to start action against tax evaders

Rediff.com22 Jun 2011

The department has been asked to do away with the norm of taking permission from higher authorities to initiate legal action and begin proceedings against tax evasion.

Cross-border deals under I-T scanner

Cross-border deals under I-T scanner

Rediff.com11 Jun 2007

Objective of the examination is to study the tax implications of such deals.

As Vivad Se Vishwas scheme draws to close, tax officers face the heat

As Vivad Se Vishwas scheme draws to close, tax officers face the heat

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

While the declarations under the scheme have to be filed by December 31, 2020, the government had in October extended the deadline for making payment by three months till March 31, 2021, in view of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

What to expect on the tax front in 2019

What to expect on the tax front in 2019

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

India is on the brink of overhauling its tax system, implementing the BEPS project and seeing a further evolution of the GST at the same time as a general election. This makes 2019 an exciting and challenging year, note Maulik Doshi and Jigar Doshi.

Redo Maruti royalty demand: HC to I-T dept

Redo Maruti royalty demand: HC to I-T dept

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

While saying money was due from Suzuki, the HC told the tax department to determine an appropriate arm's-length pricing mechanism in this case.

I-T department readies safeguard measures for e-assessment

I-T department readies safeguard measures for e-assessment

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Any additions in demand made by a tax officer under the faceless assessment process for over Rs 5 lakh of income will undergo a rigorous review process before a final demand order is passed.

Trai to push tax breaks for ISPs

Trai to push tax breaks for ISPs

Rediff.com20 Apr 2004

AG asks I-T not to delay tax appeals

AG asks I-T not to delay tax appeals

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

CBDT on Thursday put out a special and detailed 10-point mannual, which includes several annexures to ensure a speedy disposal of litigations.

'Can I Retire At 45 With 3L Per Month?'

'Can I Retire At 45 With 3L Per Month?'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Ask rediffGURU and PF expert Milind Vadjikar your insurance, stocks, mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

7 US firms paid CEOs more than what they paid as taxes in 2013

7 US firms paid CEOs more than what they paid as taxes in 2013

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Seven of the 30 largest U.S. corporations paid more money to their chief executive officers last year than they paid in U.S. federal income taxes, according to a study released on Tuesday that was disputed by at least one of the companies.

Rs 570 crore seized from 3 containers in TN belongs to SBI: EC

Rs 570 crore seized from 3 containers in TN belongs to SBI: EC

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Deputy Election Commissioner Umesh Sinha said here that that it has now been established the amount belongs to SBI.

Software royalty likely to cost Centre Rs 5,000 crore every year

Software royalty likely to cost Centre Rs 5,000 crore every year

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Sources said about hundreds of companies, including Facebook and Amazon, could seek tax refund because they import software for sale in India.

Will Barcelona striker Messi be jailed for tax fraud charges?

Will Barcelona striker Messi be jailed for tax fraud charges?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Although the prosecutor has argued Lionel Messi should not have to answer the charges as his father oversaw his finances, a court document published on Thursday showed the judge in the case had ruled he must still appear as a defendant.

Modi gets Swiss pledge on tackling tax dodgers

Modi gets Swiss pledge on tackling tax dodgers

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Modi promised in his 2014 election campaign to recover billions of dollars sent to tax havens abroad to avoid income tax, now about 30 per cent in India

2G scam: IT quizzes Kanimozhi, Kalaignar TV MD

2G scam: IT quizzes Kanimozhi, Kalaignar TV MD

Rediff.com12 May 2011

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi's daughter Kanimozhi was on Thursday questioned by Income Tax authorities for nearly 90 minutes about the Rs 200 crore transaction from Shahid Balwa-owned DB Realty to Kalaignar TV, in which she holds a minority stake. The 43-year-old Member of Parliament appeared after summons were issued by the department, as a Delhi court probing the 2G spectrum allocation exempted her from personal experience.

Central excise slaps service tax notice on Yuvraj

Central excise slaps service tax notice on Yuvraj

Rediff.com15 Sep 2010

The Central excise department slapped a notice on King's XI Punjab cricketer Yuvraj Singh seeking payment of service tax to the tune of Rs 1.15 crore raised on his income from two seasons of Indian Premier League (IPL) and endorsements.

Tips to use your EMIs to reduce tax outgo

Tips to use your EMIs to reduce tax outgo

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Your EMIs may help you to reduce your tax liability... Here's how

Laws that regulate black money in India

Laws that regulate black money in India

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

If any foreign account holder violates Indian laws, tax authorities can enforce repatriation of funds.

No agenda, we report without fear or favour, BBC chief tells India staff

No agenda, we report without fear or favour, BBC chief tells India staff

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

The BBC is not driven by an "agenda" but by purpose and will not be put off reporting impartially and without fear or favour, the UK-headquartered media organisation's chief has said days after the income tax department survey operation at its New Delhi and Mumbai offices.

Cabinet meet ends; 'You may have to pay 60% tax'

Cabinet meet ends; 'You may have to pay 60% tax'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Sources said the government was keen to tax all unaccounted money deposited in bank accounts after it allowed the banned currency to be deposited in bank accounts during a 50-day window from November 10 to December 30.

Budget to make sweeping recast of direct taxes: Report

Budget to make sweeping recast of direct taxes: Report

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Following the demonetisation move, the recast in direct tax moves is expected to give a boost the economy.

This is how much tax BCCI pays

This is how much tax BCCI pays

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

The outstanding tax demand by the income tax department on the Board of Control for Cricket in India may go up to over Rs 860 crore, according to an RTI reply from the department.

Tax evaders beware! Officials will reach your doorstep soon

Tax evaders beware! Officials will reach your doorstep soon

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Those evading taxes could soon find tax officials at their doorstep, with a rather insightful account of their big purchases.

British PM publishes personal tax returns amid Panama Papers row

British PM publishes personal tax returns amid Panama Papers row

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

The disclosure comes hours after Cameron admitted that he could have handled the tax row arising out of the Panama Papers leak "better", saying he will imminently publish details of his personal tax affairs.

CBDT's proposal to lower tax collection target shot down

CBDT's proposal to lower tax collection target shot down

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

The direct tax collections are likely to fall short of the revised Budget target by Rs 650 billion and, in fact, were Rs 150 billion lower than the original estimate for the fiscal

Railways under lens for Rs 300 cr alleged service tax evasion

Railways under lens for Rs 300 cr alleged service tax evasion

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

Asked to share details of income from all its 16 zones, especially through tatkal, ticket cancellation and bed roll charges

Foreign donations above Rs 1 crore under tax scanner

Foreign donations above Rs 1 crore under tax scanner

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

The Central Board of Direct Taxes has issued new directives for selection of scrutiny cases during the financial year 2013-14 by the taxman which also includes big ticket international transactions.

Noose around NRI tax evaders, charitable trusts tightens

Noose around NRI tax evaders, charitable trusts tightens

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

At present, the Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015, covers only resident Indians. The Finance Bill has expanded the definition of assessees to include NRIs.

Why Was Manjeet Kaur's Claim Rejected?

Why Was Manjeet Kaur's Claim Rejected?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

The National Commission concluded that the claim had been rightly rejected on grounds of misrepresentation in the proposal form and breach of duty to maintain utmost good faith while applying for insurance coverage.

What is due must be paid, India no tax haven: Jaitley

What is due must be paid, India no tax haven: Jaitley

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Nearly 100 foreign funds have been asked to cough up an estimated $5-6 bn.

Comply with tax rules or face the music, Sebi tells market players

Comply with tax rules or face the music, Sebi tells market players

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

India and the US inked a tax information sharing agreement under FATCA which will enable automatic exchange of financial information.

Tax relief for firms engaged in trade with US

Tax relief for firms engaged in trade with US

Rediff.com1 Nov 2007

In a relief to Indian companies, the Income-Tax Department has decided to suspend collection of taxes if the Mutual Agreement Procedure is invoked by a US-based entity under the Indo-US Double Taxation Avoidance Convention. To avoid hardship to taxpayers, the competent authorities of India and the US had entered into a memorandum of understanding regarding suspension of collection during the pendency of MAP in 2003.

Black-money sleuths seek HSBC transaction data

Black-money sleuths seek HSBC transaction data

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

The SIT will ask the RBI for transaction details over 15 years

I-T dept challenges ruling on foreign firms' tax

I-T dept challenges ruling on foreign firms' tax

Rediff.com17 Aug 2007

The I-T Department has moved the SC against the ruling by a quasi-judicial body, which held that foreign firms are not liable to pay tax on assignment amount charged from their Indian subsidiaries if contracts are signed outside India.

Buy cricket teams online, make money!

Buy cricket teams online, make money!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

Even as IPL franchise owners continue to face the heat from income tax authorities amid allegations of financial irregularities, netizens are making quick bucks after buying their favourite teams in the virtual world.

Coffee Day Enterprise appoints EY to scrutnise books of accounts

Coffee Day Enterprise appoints EY to scrutnise books of accounts

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

The auditor will also investigate into the circumstance under which Coffee Day Enterprises late founder V G Siddhartha had written the purported letter dated July 27, 2019, alleging harassment by the Income Tax department.

HC stays attaching Coke's accounts

HC stays attaching Coke's accounts

Rediff.com19 Oct 2005

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday stayed the order of income tax authorities attaching bank accounts of Coca-Cola for recovery of outstanding tax dues to the tune of Rs 77 crore.