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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.

HC seeks help of Nirav Modi's company to bring him back

HC seeks help of Nirav Modi's company to bring him back

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

The bench also said there was merit in ED's contention that while the "driving force behind the companies" (Modi) was not submitting to the agency's jurisdiction, his companies cannot be given any discretionary relief.

Taxing time: Why I-T dept has asked staff to work longer hours

Taxing time: Why I-T dept has asked staff to work longer hours

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

I-T department's direct taxes target for the current financial year is Rs 6.36 lakh crore (Rs 6.36 trillion.

I-T dept goes after black money stashed overseas

I-T dept goes after black money stashed overseas

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

The move follows poor results in detecting undisclosed foreign assets and delay in concluding pending matters under the Black Money Act, which came into effect in 2015. According to the official data, only 52 cases have been identified so far. Of these, nine are from Mumbai alone.

Chidambaram asks I-T to avoid raids

Chidambaram asks I-T to avoid raids

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

Dept to focus on real estate, infra, mining and manufacturing to detect evasion.

Co-op banks seriously tampered with their cash records post note ban, finds I-T probe

Co-op banks seriously tampered with their cash records post note ban, finds I-T probe

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Officials said it had informed the RBI about these alleged malpractices earlier and is regularly updating it about such modus operandi being deployed

Why you must file I-T returns on time

Why you must file I-T returns on time

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Even if you don't come in the filing bracket, it is the only way to claim refunds, get visa to some countries.

5 common tax filing mistakes

5 common tax filing mistakes

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

It is very important to maintain your tax record even if you are not in the taxable income bracket as tax return papers are required when applying for a loan

Modi's plan to promote tax-friendly environment in limbo

Modi's plan to promote tax-friendly environment in limbo

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

Only 300 assessees came forward with disputed tax liabilities amounting to Rs 10,000 crore

Karti Chidambaram summoned in money laundering case

Karti Chidambaram summoned in money laundering case

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

The probe pertains to firms identified as Advantage Strategic Consulting Private Limited and Chess Global Advisory Services Pvt Ltd, where Karti had been a director

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.

Meet Justice HL Dattu, the 42nd chief justice

Meet Justice HL Dattu, the 42nd chief justice

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Justice Handyala Lakshminarayanaswamy Dattu was sworn in as the 42nd Chief Justice of India by President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday.

Ringing Bells refunds money to customers, to take cash on delivery

Ringing Bells refunds money to customers, to take cash on delivery

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

The delivery of Freedom251 smartphones is expected to start in April after which the company will start the second round of bookings.

Operation Clean Money gets cracking against cos

Operation Clean Money gets cracking against cos

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

I-T heat on thousands of firms for unusual cash deposits.

Justice Dattu appointed next Chief Justice of India

Justice Dattu appointed next Chief Justice of India

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Justice Handyala Lakshminarayanaswamy Dattu was appointed as the next Chief Justice of India on Friday and will have a tenure of 14 months. The President is pleased to appoint Justice Dattu as the CJI with effect from September 28, 2014, the law ministry announced in New Delhi.

I-T dept identifies over 2 million potential non-filers

I-T dept identifies over 2 million potential non-filers

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

After sending notices to 1.21 million Permanent Account Number (PAN) cardholders who had not filed their income tax (I-T) returns, the I-T department has now identified another 2.17 million potential non-filers. It had already sent letters to 50,000 potential non-filers in the first batch.

New I-T return forms will simplify filing for majority

New I-T return forms will simplify filing for majority

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Unless they have capital gains or assets abroad, most individuals will need to file ITR-1 or ITR-2A.

I-T dept loses Rs 18,000 cr case against Shell

I-T dept loses Rs 18,000 cr case against Shell

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Transfer pricing tax orders of Income Tax against Shell and Vodafone pertain to alleged undervaluation of shares issued by their domestic subsidiaries to the parent companies abroad.

Cairn Energy seeks compensation from India on tax demand

Cairn Energy seeks compensation from India on tax demand

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Cairn Energy of UK is seeking compensation from the Government of India.

Coalgate: I-T seizes Rs 25 cr found at Hindalco office

Coalgate: I-T seizes Rs 25 cr found at Hindalco office

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

I-T will now ask the company to produce documents and validate the source of the recovered cash.

Blackmoney SIT reviews IPL, Lalit Modi cases; seeks more updates

Blackmoney SIT reviews IPL, Lalit Modi cases; seeks more updates

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

The SIT on black money on Tuesday sought update from multiple probe agencies on the role of Lalit Modi in alleged financial irregularities in the T-20 cricket tournament.

FY14 target missed: I-T dept counts on last-minute collection

FY14 target missed: I-T dept counts on last-minute collection

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

The e-filing of returns in FY14 saw an increase of 40 per cent with 25.6 million online returns being filed till March 22, compared with 18 million a year ago.

Kejriwal dares govt to arrest him on donation controversy

Kejriwal dares govt to arrest him on donation controversy

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Striking a defiant note against Bharatiya Janata Party's mounting attack on Aam Aadmi Party on the donation issue, Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday dared the government to "arrest" him over the allegations and said his party was ready to face investigation by any central agency including Central Bureau of Investigation.

Breather for Vodafone in tax case

Breather for Vodafone in tax case

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

Delhi High Court quashes reassessment proceedings by Income Tax department.

United Spirits gets MCA, I-T Dept notices to inspect books

United Spirits gets MCA, I-T Dept notices to inspect books

Rediff.com27 May 2015

The new Diageo management had asked Vijay Mallya to step down.

Government to take 'harsh punitive' action against shell cos

Government to take 'harsh punitive' action against shell cos

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

In a major crackdown on domestic shell companies, the government on Friday decided to take "harsh punitive" action, including freezing of their bank accounts used to launder money or evade taxes.

Not filed I-T returns yet? A checklist of dos and don'ts

Not filed I-T returns yet? A checklist of dos and don'ts

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Avoid common mistakes, figure out how to file returns if you invest in stocks and other concerns

Govt backtracks, to drop bank details and foreign trips from tax form

Govt backtracks, to drop bank details and foreign trips from tax form

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

There has been criticism of the new tax forms with experts and consultants saying government was seeking too much data. They felt that the addition of new information would make the process of filing returns difficult.

Don't miss Nov 30 deadline for sending tax returns verification

Don't miss Nov 30 deadline for sending tax returns verification

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Not mailing ITR-V on time has many negatives. You might be fined Rs 5,000 a return for failing to file returns by the end of the assessment year.

Infosys faces NITI Aayog CEO's ire for MCA portal glitches

Infosys faces NITI Aayog CEO's ire for MCA portal glitches

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

Company says faults, which were noticed soon after system upgrade on March 27, have been rectified

Filing tax returns on time has benefits

Filing tax returns on time has benefits

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

You can carry forward losses and revise the returns umpteen times in case of mistakes.

Nokia unit may make phones for Microsoft

Nokia unit may make phones for Microsoft

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

Unions will 'fight to death' if company 'decides' to shut Chennai factory.

'Smart' database soon to check Income Tax evasion

'Smart' database soon to check Income Tax evasion

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

CBDT is the apex policy making body of the IT department.

Filing revised I-T returns? Take these 5 precautions

Filing revised I-T returns? Take these 5 precautions

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Salaried individuals may not need to file revised returns as they have only one source of income and there are lesser chances of erring while filing returns

Tax evasion? I-T dept issues 2,000 notices

Tax evasion? I-T dept issues 2,000 notices

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

'We have not issued notices randomly.' 'We have done the risk profiling of individuals, and sent to those whose profile has not matched with their declared income.'

Filing returns? Check your tax office jurisdiction

Filing returns? Check your tax office jurisdiction

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

A huge cadre restructuring in the I-T department, with the creation of over 20,700 posts recently, has brought about a number of changes in the existing jurisdictions of assessing officers of the department across the country.

Govt cracks down on Rs 251 smartphone maker Ringing Bells

Govt cracks down on Rs 251 smartphone maker Ringing Bells

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

Departments of electronics, excise, I-T launch probe into Rs 251 smartphones

It's difficult to escape the taxman now!

It's difficult to escape the taxman now!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

With big data analyses, your investments, spends and big purchases are being tracked more closely now by the income tax department.

E-filing of tax returns catches the fancy of tech savvy Indians

E-filing of tax returns catches the fancy of tech savvy Indians

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

The CBDT had extended the last date for filing of I-T returns for assessment year 2013-14, both manual and e-filed, because of pressure on the computer servers.

Where are the real reforms, Mr Jaitley: ADR on political funding

Where are the real reforms, Mr Jaitley: ADR on political funding

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

The Association for Democratic Reforms slams the Budget proposals on political funding, says they lack teeth and show the "lack of political will" in proposing real reforms.