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A skewed income tax law in India!

A skewed income tax law in India!

Rediff.com22 Jun 2009

Individuals now need to mention a unique transaction number against every tax deducted at source entry.

Simplifying the dreaded income tax return forms

Simplifying the dreaded income tax return forms

Rediff.com28 May 2010

Choosing the right ITR form for your income tax return filing can be quite confusing. Investmentyogi simplifies the ITR forms and all the jargon associated with it. Keep it handy for your returns in 2010.

Do you have personal income tax queries?

Do you have personal income tax queries?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Filing your tax returns may seem like a lot of paperwork, but it is swift and smooth once you start with a clear plan, says Anil Rego.

'How to claim income tax refund of a deceased person?'

'How to claim income tax refund of a deceased person?'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, answers your tax queries.

Maharashtra, Delhi pay 53% of India's income-tax

Maharashtra, Delhi pay 53% of India's income-tax

Rediff.com4 May 2016

The government earned Rs 7.42 lakh crore as direct taxes in 2015-16, a 66 per cent increase from Rs 4.45 lakh crore in 2010-11

ASK ANIL: How Can I SAVE Income Tax

ASK ANIL: How Can I SAVE Income Tax

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Shinde Sena minister Shirsat gets tax notice over asset jump

Shinde Sena minister Shirsat gets tax notice over asset jump

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Maharashtra Minister Sanjay Shirsat received an Income Tax notice regarding an increase in his assets between the 2019 and 2024 elections. He initially claimed MP Shrikant Shinde also received a notice but later retracted the statement.

Now, check your income tax refund status online

Now, check your income tax refund status online

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

With the click of a mouse you could now check the status of your income tax refund online. The Income Tax department has introduced online availability of information regarding one's tax refund.

'Your Tax Liability Will Be 0, But...'

'Your Tax Liability Will Be 0, But...'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Ask rediffGURU and tax expert Mihir Tanna your income tax-related questions.

12 lakh high spenders under Income Tax lens

12 lakh high spenders under Income Tax lens

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

According to a report, while 121.1 million PAN card holders were there up to March 31, 2011, the number of tax returns filed were just 34.8 million during 2010-11.

How to make filing income tax returns easier

How to make filing income tax returns easier

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Taxpayers might face several issues while filing returns this year.

All about the new income tax return form

All about the new income tax return form

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

Income Tax Return forms in India are like the Golmaal series of movies. Every two years there is a new one.

ITR-1? That's your new income tax form

ITR-1? That's your new income tax form

Rediff.com24 May 2007

The new income tax returns form, ITR-1, is relatively simpler than Saral. Here is a lowdown on what salaried individuals will now have to cope with.

8 things you probably don't know about Income-Tax

8 things you probably don't know about Income-Tax

Rediff.com25 May 2015

We take the opportunity to bust a few myths

Govt extends I-T audit report filing date to Oct 7

Govt extends I-T audit report filing date to Oct 7

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

The income tax department has extended the date for filing audit report for 2023-24 by 7 days till October 7. In a circular, the I-T department said considering the difficulties faced by taxpayers in electronic filing of various audit reports under the Income Tax Act, the deadline is being extended from September 30 to October 7.

More than 8 cr ITRs filed for AY2024-25, 74% in new tax regime

More than 8 cr ITRs filed for AY2024-25, 74% in new tax regime

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

More than 8 crore income tax returns for assessment year 2024-25 have been filed this year, of which 74 per cent taxpayers have opted for new tax regime, a source said. Also, around 75 lakh updated ITRs have been filed this year in high garnered additional taxes of Rs 8,000 crore.

DON'T WORRY: YOU can still file your income tax returns!

DON'T WORRY: YOU can still file your income tax returns!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Surprised? Don't be for you still have time till March 31, 2014 to file your income tax return for the financial year 2012-13.

How to file income tax return with multiple Form 16s

How to file income tax return with multiple Form 16s

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Taxpayers often get confused regarding how to file their income tax return with multiple Form 16s. Here's some help.

Income tax deductions that you must not miss

Income tax deductions that you must not miss

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

Knowledge of the income tax laws is indispensable. There may be tax deductions available that you may not be aware of.

UP tobacco baron's son ploughs Lamborghini into crowd

UP tobacco baron's son ploughs Lamborghini into crowd

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

A speeding Lamborghini, allegedly driven by the son of a tobacco trader, injured at least six people in Kanpur after hitting pedestrians and two-wheelers.

Online tax filing soon

Online tax filing soon

Rediff.com12 May 2003

File tax return in mid-June, once all necessary info is available

File tax return in mid-June, once all necessary info is available

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Taxpayers are filing their income tax returns (ITRs) early for the Assessment Year 2024-25 (FY25). By April 29, over 592,000 returns were filed, with over 538,000 verified and 367,000 processed. Early filing allows revisions without penalties.

No more paperwork. Income tax return filing is now 100% online

No more paperwork. Income tax return filing is now 100% online

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Now the processing of return filed will be through your Aadhaar Number, where, you can link it with your PAN and get rid of sending ITR V to CPC, Bangalore.

Quick tips for easy tax filing

Quick tips for easy tax filing

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Proper documentation can help take half the pain out of filing your income tax return, says Amar Pandit.

Shami gets SC notice on wife's plea for higher maintenance

Shami gets SC notice on wife's plea for higher maintenance

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

The petition points out that Shami's annual income, as disclosed in his Income Tax Return for 2021-22, stood at nearly Rs 48 crore, while she has been forced to live in "downtrodden conditions", struggling to meet even basic expenses.

Check Margins To Choose Right Tax Regime

Check Margins To Choose Right Tax Regime

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Besides wrong selection of ITR form, many professionals claim deductions they are ineligible for.

These eight countries don't pay personal income tax

These eight countries don't pay personal income tax

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

According to CNBC's list based on KPMG's 2011 survey of 96 countries, these eight nations don't have to pay any income tax to their government.

5 things you should not hide from the Income Tax Department

5 things you should not hide from the Income Tax Department

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Because they can easily find them out by analysing your financial transactions.

Debt Recovery Overhaul Likely In Budget

Debt Recovery Overhaul Likely In Budget

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

The Centre is considering amendments to the Recovery of Debt and Bankruptcy Act in the Budget to allow some Debt Recovery Tribunals to focus only on high-value cases.

'No income but 4L LTCG. File ITR?'

'No income but 4L LTCG. File ITR?'

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Ask rediffGURU and tax expert Mihir Tanna your income tax-related questions.

Joint Property? Keep Funding Proof Ready

Joint Property? Keep Funding Proof Ready

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

'Always keep accurate and transparent records of the source of the investment or property's funding: Loan agreements, transfer records of the property, and bank statements of co-owners if available.'

What You Need To Know About New I-T Bill

What You Need To Know About New I-T Bill

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

'The new Bill introduces no policy or rate changes, leaving financial planning strategies largely unaffected.'
'The considerations for choosing between the old and new tax regimes remain essentially unchanged.'

Respond to taxman's notice, file revised or updated return

Respond to taxman's notice, file revised or updated return

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

The Income-Tax (I-T) Department has detected widespread tax evasion involving cryptocurrencies and, according to media reports, has issued emails to thousands of defaulting taxpayers seeking transaction details. Investors must understand the tax rules governing crypto assets and respond promptly to these emails.

Online tax filing gets easier

Online tax filing gets easier

Rediff.com22 Jun 2005

FM unveils simpler tax law, middle class gets relief

FM unveils simpler tax law, middle class gets relief

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday unveiled 'transformative' tax reforms that ranged from a simpler income tax law to higher TCS threshold for remittances and income tax benefits for middle class.

Tax dept notifies all 7 ITR forms for assessment year 2025-26

Tax dept notifies all 7 ITR forms for assessment year 2025-26

Rediff.com12 May 2025

The income tax department has notified all seven income tax return forms for assessment year 2025-26. While ITR forms 1 and 4, which are filed by small and medium taxpayers, were notified on April 29; ITR-7, filed by trusts and charitable institutions, was notified on May 11.

I-T dept notifies ITR forms 1, 4 for AY 2025-26

I-T dept notifies ITR forms 1, 4 for AY 2025-26

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

The income tax department has notified ITR forms 1 and 4 for assessment year (AY) 2025-26 that are to be filed by individuals and entities with total income of up to Rs 50 lakh a year. Now individuals having long-term capital gains of up to Rs 1.25 lakh in a fiscal year can also file ITR-1.

'High-risk remittance' data under Income Tax lens

'High-risk remittance' data under Income Tax lens

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

The Income Tax Act empowers the CBDT to capture information in respect of payments to non-residents, whether taxable or not

What if you missed your tax filing deadline?

What if you missed your tax filing deadline?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2010

The last date of filing returns for the FY 20009-10 has just passed us. It is quite possible that some of us may not have been able to file returns before the last date. What happens then? Is there any way out?

After 40 yrs, UP ministers to start paying income tax

After 40 yrs, UP ministers to start paying income tax

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Several politicians said they were not even aware of the provision in the UP Act.