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Are Wealthy Indians Paying Less Tax?

Are Wealthy Indians Paying Less Tax?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

While movie stars like Akshay Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan and Salman Khan are among the top I-T payers, very few of the wealthiest Indians figure on the list.

RSS is a recognised organisation: Bhagwat slams critics

RSS is a recognised organisation: Bhagwat slams critics

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat defended the organization's recognition and addressed concerns about respecting the Indian tricolour, responding to criticism from Congress leaders.

Electoral bonds: Kharge wants BJP bank accounts frozen

Electoral bonds: Kharge wants BJP bank accounts frozen

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

Kharge also raised the issue of several companies purchasing electoral bonds soon after they faced raids by central agencies such as Enforcement Directorate and Income Tax Department.

Compensation for land acquired for bullet train project not taxable: HC

Compensation for land acquired for bullet train project not taxable: HC

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

The court directed the NHSRCL to file a correction statement within a month to the effect that the TDS deducted by it while paying the compensation amount to Patil was not liable to be deducted.

Finance Secretary TK Pandey is new Sebi chairman

Finance Secretary TK Pandey is new Sebi chairman

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

The Indian government has appointed Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey as the new chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Pandey, a 1987-batch IAS officer, will replace Madhabi Puri Buch, whose three-year tenure ends on February 28. Pandey's appointment comes at a time when the markets are experiencing bear pressure due to withdrawals by foreign institutional investors (FIIs). Pandey has extensive experience in the finance ministry, having served as the longest-serving secretary in the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) and the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE). He also played a key role in the framing of the 2025-26 Budget and the drafting of the new Income Tax Bill. Pandey's appointment is for an initial period of three years.

Shares given as gift may escape capital gains tax

Shares given as gift may escape capital gains tax

Rediff.com9 May 2024

In a case related to Mumbai-based Jai Trust versus Union government, the court ruled that a gift is a consideration-less transaction, and hence, not liable for capital gains tax. It quashes the reassessment notice issued by the tax authorities alleging that a specific income has escaped assessment on transfer of shares as gift by the trust.

Forget surge in IT returns, direct tax growth disappoints

Forget surge in IT returns, direct tax growth disappoints

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

Direct tax collections grew by a meagre 6.6 per cent during April-July of the current financial year against the Budget target of 14.4 per cent for 2018-19. Corporation taxes, in particular, grew at just 0.57 per cent, the lowest in the first four months in at least seven years.

'New I-T Act Will Be Prospective In Nature'

'New I-T Act Will Be Prospective In Nature'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

'...so cases that arose under the existing Act will be adjudicated under the old provisions.' 'Care has been taken to ensure that the new I-T Act does not give rise to interpretational issues.'

I-T department issues notice to Rebook India executives

I-T department issues notice to Rebook India executives

Rediff.com24 May 2012

In more trouble for Reebok India, the I-T department has launched a probe into its finances and has begun issuing notices to its executives after an alleged Rs 870-crore (Rs 8.7-billion) fraud case was detected by the company against two of its top officials.

Tax raids in UP on 'Samajwadi' perfume maker

Tax raids in UP on 'Samajwadi' perfume maker

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

The Samajwadi Party (SP) said through a post on its official Twitter handle that the premises of its MLC Pushpraj alias Pampi Jain in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, have been raided.

I-T found undisclosed income of Rs 6,799 cr in 2012

I-T found undisclosed income of Rs 6,799 cr in 2012

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

On the steps being taken by the government to check the generation and transfer of black money to foreign countries, the Minister said that India has been renegotiating its Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements with other countries to bring Article on Exchange of Information at par with international standards.

File Tax Return By Dec 31 If You Haven't

File Tax Return By Dec 31 If You Haven't

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

'By filing a belated return, you can avoid the consequences of non-disclosure of income.' 'You can also avoid a notice from the I-T department for not filing an ITR.'

After Shell, Hindalco faces transfer pricing tax notice

After Shell, Hindalco faces transfer pricing tax notice

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Claim could be over fee for guarantees given for loans to acquire Novelis.

CBDT mops up Rs 6 lakh cr in direct tax collection so far

CBDT mops up Rs 6 lakh cr in direct tax collection so far

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

The income tax department has also launched a faceless e-assessment scheme to eliminate interface between an assessing officer and a taxpayer.

Doubts over new Income Declaration Scheme

Doubts over new Income Declaration Scheme

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

CAs not sure if individuals declaring unaccounted money will get immunity from reassessment as these provisions are not covered in the Bill.

I-T department publishes list of 18 defaulters

I-T department publishes list of 18 defaulters

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

The period of assessment of these defaulters range from 1989-90 to 2013-14.

Shopping now a taxing affair

Shopping now a taxing affair

Rediff.com12 Jul 2004

Trump introduces 'Gold Card' for permanent US residency

Trump introduces 'Gold Card' for permanent US residency

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

The Trump administration has launched a premium immigration programme targeting wealthy individuals worldwide, offering permanent residency in the United States through expensive 'Gold Cards' that could generate billions in revenue for the American Treasury.

I-T dept may make PAN mandatory for crypto investors

I-T dept may make PAN mandatory for crypto investors

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

The income-tax department may make a permanent account number (PAN) mandatory for cryptocurrency investors, in line with the demat account rules for stock market transactions, according to two people privy to the discussion. At present, disclosure of crypto holdings and related gains is voluntary. If tax authorities go ahead with the PAN mandate, crypto exchanges will have to furnish a statement of financial transactions (SFT) before the income-tax department.

After Rs 351-cr Odisha cash find, IT dept ends 10-day raids

After Rs 351-cr Odisha cash find, IT dept ends 10-day raids

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

The last two I-T teams left the premises, one each in Odisha and Jharkhand, carrying with them a number of seized "incriminating documents" and data cloned from electronic gadgets in the early morning hours.

Tax row: I-T department rejects Nokia India's offer

Tax row: I-T department rejects Nokia India's offer

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

Nokia India, however, stuck to its offer and said it is for the department to decide if they are better off with the proposed amount or without it.

FinMin suspends e-filing of tax returns for now

FinMin suspends e-filing of tax returns for now

Rediff.com17 May 2010

The Union finance ministry has temporarily suspended the facility for e-filing of income tax returns as it could not procure a security certification for the Income Tax Department's website in time.

Foreign firms' tax issue: SC to decide

Foreign firms' tax issue: SC to decide

Rediff.com31 Jul 2008

The Supreme Court will decide whether a non-resident company is liable to pay advance tax on fee charged by it for providing services in India.

Day 5 of Odisha I-T raids: Cash haul goes past Rs 300 cr

Day 5 of Odisha I-T raids: Cash haul goes past Rs 300 cr

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

The marathon raids against Boudh Distillery Private Limited, its promoters and others entered the fifth day on Sunday.

I-T department to buy 1,000 Blackberry phones

I-T department to buy 1,000 Blackberry phones

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

The Income Tax department has struck an estimated Rs 50 crore (Rs 500 million) deal with state-owned telecom company BSNL to provide 51,000 mobile connections and 1,000 high-end Blackberry phones for secure and fast communication amongst its officers and staff.

Another batch of 30,000 tax notices on its way

Another batch of 30,000 tax notices on its way

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

The official added though this would be the last batch of letters this year, more PAN card holders would receive such notices from the income tax department next year.

'Jurisdiction-free' tax returns by 2009-10

'Jurisdiction-free' tax returns by 2009-10

Rediff.com17 May 2008

Central tax return processing centres being set up in five major cities.

Local body polls soon? Maha cabinet takes 21 decisions in single day

Local body polls soon? Maha cabinet takes 21 decisions in single day

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

A series of decisions were taken under the Public Health Department, including an approval to increase honoraria for field-level workers engaged under the Ayushman BharatPradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana and Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yojana.

Tax return: Dos and Don'ts

Tax return: Dos and Don'ts

Rediff.com18 May 2006

I-T dept to ask BCCI to pay taxes

I-T dept to ask BCCI to pay taxes

Rediff.com15 Jul 2008

The Income Tax Department will soon ask the BCCI to pay the taxes under Section 11 (4) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, which deals with commercial activity of trusts. This means that the board will pay taxes at the rate of 33.99 per cent on from the current financial year.

Now view your tax credit online, Form 26AS decoded

Now view your tax credit online, Form 26AS decoded

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

Income Tax department has introduced a new facility this financial year 2009-10 (AY 2010-11) for viewing your tax payments made it is called 'Tax Credit Statement' or PAN LEDGER or Form 26AS.

Top earners, high-growth sectors under tax scanner

Top earners, high-growth sectors under tax scanner

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

The Central Board of Direct Taxes has asked field officers to augment tax collections by ensuring that sectors growing at faster rates compensate for those growing slower.

Undisclosed incomes of Rs 3,651 cr detected after note ban

Undisclosed incomes of Rs 3,651 cr detected after note ban

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

The department has found that Rs 100 crore were deposited in 500 Jan Dhan accounts in the banks in western Madhya Pradesh post-demonetisation.

Undisclosed income of Rs 90,000-cr detected in 2013-14

Undisclosed income of Rs 90,000-cr detected in 2013-14

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Undisclosed income to the tune of Rs 90,000 crore (Rs 900 billion) was detected during 2013-14 in various searches and surveys conducted by the Income Tax department, a top official from the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said.

Track your tax refund status online now

Track your tax refund status online now

Rediff.com17 Apr 2008

To check the status of their refund, taxpayers can log in at https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/oltas/refundstatuslogin.html.

Online tax filing gets easier

Online tax filing gets easier

Rediff.com22 Jun 2005

IBM to move court against India's tax demand

IBM to move court against India's tax demand

Rediff.com2 Nov 2013

I-T dept has asked for Rs 5,357 crore ($865 million) alleging the company had suppressed its revenue for FY09 to evade taxes

Direct tax collection rises to Rs 71,648 cr

Direct tax collection rises to Rs 71,648 cr

Rediff.com6 Aug 2008

The direct tax collection in India went up by 46.9 per cent in April-July to Rs 71,648 crore (Rs 716.48 billion) from Rs 48,756 crore (Rs 487.56 billion) a year ago.

Black money declarants cannot pay tax from undeclared income

Black money declarants cannot pay tax from undeclared income

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

The government on Thursday clarified that black money declarants using the one-time compliance window cannot pay tax and penalty from undisclosed income to bring down their liability.