News for 'Income-Tax Department'

Missed ITR Deadline? Read This!

Missed ITR Deadline? Read This!

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

'If taxpayers have not filed a belated ITR, they will be allowed to file an updated ITR from April 1, 2024.'

How Senior Citizens Can File ITRs

How Senior Citizens Can File ITRs

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Many seniors mistakenly believe they need not file returns if tax is deducted at source (TDS) on income received. This is incorrect.

7 common tax filing mistakes people commit

7 common tax filing mistakes people commit

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

Today one can easily file returns online.

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.

I-T dept allows manual filing of tax forms for foreign remittance

I-T dept allows manual filing of tax forms for foreign remittance

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

The I-T department issued a circular allowing manual filing of Form 15CA/15CB (required for foreign remittances) with banks till June 30, so that business transactions may go on. The forms will be uploaded online on the e-filing portal later, it added.

Two Gehlot ex-ministers, many Congress leaders join BJP in Rajasthan

Two Gehlot ex-ministers, many Congress leaders join BJP in Rajasthan

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, state BJP president C P Joshi and Union minister Bhupendra Yadav welcomed them into the party at its state headquarters in Jaipur.

I-T dept questions Robert Vadra in benami assets case probe

I-T dept questions Robert Vadra in benami assets case probe

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Vadra was asked to join the investigation at the tax authority's office but as he cited COVID-19 restrictions, a team of officials visited his premises in Delhi's Sukhdev Vihar area.

I-T sends letters to 35,000 assessees for not filing returns

I-T sends letters to 35,000 assessees for not filing returns

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

With this batch, the department has now issued letters in 210,000 high priority cases.

HC defers Vodafone case to Aug 2

HC defers Vodafone case to Aug 2

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

The Bombay High Court on Thursday deferred till August 2 the hearing on an appeal filed by Vodafone International challenging income tax department's decision to levy tax on the company for acquiring stake of Hutchison International in Hutchison-Essar in a $11.1 billion deal in February 2007.

NGOs cry 'witch-hunt' after tax notices

NGOs cry 'witch-hunt' after tax notices

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

Some of the notices are not only for taxes but for cancellation of the NGOs' registration as non-profit entities under the Income Tax Act.

IT raids UP, Delhi properties of liquor baron Ponty Chadha

IT raids UP, Delhi properties of liquor baron Ponty Chadha

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

The premises of Uttar Pradesh-based liquor baron and businessman Ponty Chadha were on Wednesday searched by the income tax department in the state and at locations in Delhi in connection with alleged tax evasion.

I-T dept's e-calculator to compare due tax under new, old regime

I-T dept's e-calculator to compare due tax under new, old regime

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The calculator, with a comparative table to compare taxes in the old and the new tax regime, for resident individuals (financial year 2020-21) has been hosted on the official e-filing website of the department -- https://www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in.

Mayawati pays Rs 15 crore advance tax

Mayawati pays Rs 15 crore advance tax

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

She had shown some cash and other assets as gifts from party men "given to her out of love and affection", an argument the department rejected.

Hacker makes off with Rs 11 crore I-T refund

Hacker makes off with Rs 11 crore I-T refund

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

The Central Board of Direct Taxes has suggested to income tax departments across the country to go slow on refunds for at least a fortnight.

Treat honest taxpayers with dignity, taxmen told

Treat honest taxpayers with dignity, taxmen told

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

The Central Board of Direct Taxes has urged the Income-Tax department to ensure enhanced accountability and probity in public dealings and see to it that honest and tax compliant people are treated with "dignity and courtesy".

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.

Musk, The Blue Tick, Twitter's Future

Musk, The Blue Tick, Twitter's Future

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

It would be ludicrous to expect Modi, Erdogan or Biden to pay to keep blue ticks on their respective official accounts. It would be equally ludicrous to expect the Delhi Metro or the Income Tax Department to pay, points out Devangshu Datta.

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.

IT raids at Lalit Modi's residence

IT raids at Lalit Modi's residence

Rediff.com2 Sep 2006

The IT Department conducted searches at the residences of BCCI Vice President Lalit Modi

We want details of who gave who: Cong on SC's electoral bond order

We want details of who gave who: Cong on SC's electoral bond order

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

'This mega corruption scandal, as certified by the Supreme Court, will expose the unholy nexus between the BJP and its corrupt corporate masters'

All communications from I-T to assessees to carry DIN from Oct 1

All communications from I-T to assessees to carry DIN from Oct 1

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

The CBDT has now laid down parameters specifying the manner in which any communication issued by any income-tax authority relating to assessment, appeals, orders, statutory or otherwise, exemptions, enquiry, investigation, verification of information, penalty, prosecution, rectification and approval to the assessee will be dealt with.

I-T claim may cut pension bonus

I-T claim may cut pension bonus

Rediff.com23 Mar 2005

Taxmen keep an eye on money changers

Taxmen keep an eye on money changers

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Money changers operating behind the RBI HQ in Mumbai said they would charge a 15% fee to convert Rs 1 crore.

Last-minute changes in ITR 2 and 3 hits taxpayers

Last-minute changes in ITR 2 and 3 hits taxpayers

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Prasanna D Zore/Rediff.com reports on the chaos facing taxpayers with the income tax department making changes to ITR 2 and 3 forms just before tax-filing deadline.

14-point taxman's charter comes with 6 points for citizens

14-point taxman's charter comes with 6 points for citizens

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

The income tax department was committed to treat every taxpayer as honest, unless proven otherwise, and provide fair, courteous and reasonable treatment, according to the taxpayers' charter adopted on Thursday. The charter also expects taxpayers to pay taxes on time and be honest and compliant.

I-T seeks details on Hutch deal

I-T seeks details on Hutch deal

Rediff.com29 Mar 2007

The income tax (I-T) department in Mumbai has requested Vodafone to make an application to the assessing officer for determining the exact tax liability resulting from buying out 62 per cent equity stake from Hutchison in Hutchison Essar Ltd.

Mayawati's agricultural income not genuine: CBI

Mayawati's agricultural income not genuine: CBI

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

The BSP supremo had disclosed Rs 64,700 as agricultural income in the Income Tax returns filed for the assessment year of 1997-98, the CBI said, citing an Income Tax department report.However, the CBI has informed the Supreme Court that most of the people, who were shown as having purchased the foodgrain, denied any such transaction.Mayawati has been accusing the CBI of being politically motivated.

Govt reveals names of 18 persons in black money cases

Govt reveals names of 18 persons in black money cases

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

First cover contains names, documents and information of 18 persons already probed by I-T authorities.

Vibrant Gujarat MoUs under I-T scanner

Vibrant Gujarat MoUs under I-T scanner

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

Dept seeks details of companies that signed Rs 1,000-cr MoUs.

IT deductions on interest paid on loan: SC

IT deductions on interest paid on loan: SC

Rediff.com11 Feb 2008

Supreme Court has ruled that interest paid on loans for capital assets are subject to IT deductions, even if the assets were not put to use.

Sugam: A new simplified tax return form

Sugam: A new simplified tax return form

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Monday proposed to introduce a new simplified income tax return form 'Sugam' to reduce compliance burden of small taxpayers.

ED raids Tamil Nadu minister in money-laundering case; no proof, says DMK

ED raids Tamil Nadu minister in money-laundering case; no proof, says DMK

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday conducted searches against Tamil Nadu Electricity Minister V Senthil Balaji and some others as part of a money laundering investigation and held multi-city searches, official sources said.

How DAP Targets Honest Taxpayers, Misses Evaders

How DAP Targets Honest Taxpayers, Misses Evaders

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

DAP does not consider past I-T returns to match a taxpayer's resources with their expenditures or investments, points out Harsh Roongta.

EC deploys 36 observers for polls in northeast states

EC deploys 36 observers for polls in northeast states

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

The Election Commission has deployed 36 observers for monitoring the flow of illegal cash and other inducements during the upcoming assembly polls in Meghalaya, Nagaland and Tripura. The officials have been deputed by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (Income Tax department) and Central Board of Excise and Customs (Customs and Excise department) and will act as Election Expenditure Observers, a senior Revenue department official said.

New I-T Act may yield around Rs 40,000 cr

New I-T Act may yield around Rs 40,000 cr

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

The controversial proposal to amend the Income Tax Act with retrospective effect to bring into tax net Vodafone-type deals is expected to yield to the exchequer Rs 35,000 to Rs 40,000 crore, the government said.

ED raids Rajasthan Cong chief; summons Gehlot's son

ED raids Rajasthan Cong chief; summons Gehlot's son

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

The agency has also summoned Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's son Vaibhav Gehlot for questioning in a case related to alleged contravention of the foreign exchange law, official sources said on Thursday.

NGO Centre for Policy Research barred from receiving foreign funds

NGO Centre for Policy Research barred from receiving foreign funds

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

The ministry of home affairs has suspended the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) licence of prominent public think-tank Centre for Policy Research (CPR) over violation of laws, officials said on Thursday.

LIC surges 10%; storms into top-5 most-valued club as m-cap tops Rs 7 trn

LIC surges 10%; storms into top-5 most-valued club as m-cap tops Rs 7 trn

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) February 8 for the first time ever crossed the Rs 7 trillion market capitalisation, as the stock price of state-owned insurer hit a new high of Rs 1,144,45, on rallying 10 per cent on the BSE. The board of directors of the Corporation are scheduled to meet today i.e. February 8, 2024, to consider a proposal for declaration of interim dividend for the financial year 2023-24 (FY24). The board will also consider and approve the unaudited financial results for the quarter and nine-month period ended on December 31, 2023.

Engaged with Indian govt on tax dispute: Cairn

Engaged with Indian govt on tax dispute: Cairn

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

The company faces a potential tax demand.