News for 'Income Tax Authority'

Kingfisher blames I-T dept for flight disruptions

Kingfisher blames I-T dept for flight disruptions

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

Beleaguered Kingfisher Airlines on Monday virtually blamed the Income Tax authorities for the large-scale flight disruptions, saying freezing of its bank accounts by them had "severely affected" payment schedules that had led to the curtailment in its services.

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.

'A Great Retirement Product For Every Indian Is...'

'A Great Retirement Product For Every Indian Is...'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

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

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.

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.

Investing In Real Estate? Read This

Investing In Real Estate? Read This

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

In the case of double-income couples, not more than 40 per cent of the net income of one partner should be the EMI for the property.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Read This Before Filing I-T Returns

Read This Before Filing I-T Returns

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Penalties for non-disclosure or inaccurate disclosure of these details can be severe.

Trai to push tax breaks for ISPs

Trai to push tax breaks for ISPs

Rediff.com20 Apr 2004

Budget: CII wants govt to decriminalise GST, slash I-T rates

Budget: CII wants govt to decriminalise GST, slash I-T rates

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

Industry body CII has pitched for a reduction in personal income tax rates, decriminalisation of the goods and services tax and a relook at the capital gains tax rates as part of its agenda presented to the government for the forthcoming Budget. Arguing that the GST law already contains adequate penal provisions for deterrence against evasion of taxes, CII has suggested decriminalisation of GST law. Also, the applicability of prosecution provisions should not be based on the absolute amount of tax evasion but should be based on real intent to evade the taxes and a certain percentage of the tax payable, it stated.

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.

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.

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.

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 3@1: Challenges, Opportunities Ahead

Modi 3@1: Challenges, Opportunities Ahead

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

There are challenges galore before him, and it is not going to be easy. In the next four years, he has to conjure a system that changes the optics about him and the BJP both nationally and internationally so that he can ride back on his own, claim the top slot, and not have to lean on a coalition, asserts Ramesh Menon as Modi 3.0 completes a year in power.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Buy Health Insurance Or Invest In FD?'

Buy Health Insurance Or Invest In FD?'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

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

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.

7 Money Secrets Rich People Don't Want You To Know

7 Money Secrets Rich People Don't Want You To Know

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

Whether you're a young professional, a seasoned entrepreneur, or someone simply looking to take control of your financial future, adopting these principles can be life-changing, says Ramalingam Kalirajan

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.

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.

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.