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Fire at Income Tax office in south Mumbai

Fire at Income Tax office in south Mumbai

Rediff.com10 May 2013

A fire broke out on the sixth floor of the IncomeTaxBuilding in Marine Lines area in south Mumbai tonight but there were no report of casualties.

Budget wishlist: Industry seeks easier tax rules, dispute fixes

Budget wishlist: Industry seeks easier tax rules, dispute fixes

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

With the Union Budget three months away, major industry chambers have submitted to the government proposals on common taxes, seeking simpler compliance and a quicker resolution of tax disputes.

'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

ITR Deadline Qs? Ask Rediff Tax Gurus

ITR Deadline Qs? Ask Rediff Tax Gurus

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Have income tax-related questions? Ask rediffGURUS Mihir Tanna, Vipul Bhavsar, T S Khurana, Vivek Lala and Anil Rego.

Inflated phone bill may invite income-tax notice

Inflated phone bill may invite income-tax notice

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

I-T dept plans a different set of parameters to identify more people not paying dues properly.

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

Income tax conducts searches at premises linked to TN minister Balaji

Income tax conducts searches at premises linked to TN minister Balaji

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Income tax authorities on Friday launched coordinated searches across different locations in Tamil Nadu linked to state Electricity Minister V Senthil Balaji, police sources said.

Criticism Of RBI's Swap Scheme Is Uncalled For

Criticism Of RBI's Swap Scheme Is Uncalled For

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

It is important to understand that the rupee's appreciation, driven by the 2013 special swap scheme, reduced India's import costs for petroleum, oil, and gold, points out Dr Ashwani Mahajan, National Co-Convenor, Swadeshi Jagaran Manch.

Income tax dept to mail TDS details

Income tax dept to mail TDS details

Rediff.com9 Jun 2009

According to official sources, complaints were received by the department that TDS was being collected arbitrarily by the payers. Another reason for this decision is that refunds from the department have also gone up. Sources said it should not affect the assessee who may be paying a high rate of TDS and is not compensated even after the employer or broking firm or any other organisation gets a refund on higher rate of TDS which may not be applicable to such income.

Old vs New Tax Regime: Higher Allowances, HRA Changes Warrant Review

Old vs New Tax Regime: Higher Allowances, HRA Changes Warrant Review

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Recent changes to tax exemptions and allowances, including increased education, hostel, and HRA limits, have made the old tax regime more competitive against the new regime, prompting salaried employees to re-evaluate their choice for the current financial year.

Understand Form 16 before e-filing your income tax return

Understand Form 16 before e-filing your income tax return

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Here's a simple primer to what actually Form 16 is and what must be done with it.

8 ways filing income tax return is different this year

8 ways filing income tax return is different this year

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

With the new tax slabs applicable for income earned during Financial Year 2014-15 and host of new changes in income tax returns and filing norms, this e-filing season will certainly bring in a new experience for taxpayers. Here's how

6 common mistakes to avoid while filing income tax returns

6 common mistakes to avoid while filing income tax returns

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

With the online tax filing and automation of the tax process the number of mistakes made by taxpayers during filing of taxes have been reduced, but considering the importance of the information, a mistake or an error will be an invitation to trouble.

Income Tax raids on offices of IPL franchisees

Income Tax raids on offices of IPL franchisees

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

In nation-wide raids on Wednesday, Income Tax sleuths swooped down on offices of Indian Premier League franchisees Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings, Deccan Chargers and Kings XI, and companies handling broadcast rights of the cash-rich cricket League.

Common mistakes to avoid while filing income tax

Common mistakes to avoid while filing income tax

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Here are some mistakes taxpayers make and how to avoid them...

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.

Guidelines to filing your income tax return

Guidelines to filing your income tax return

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

It's tax time and you need to know your basics. . .

Life After Leak: When Your Data Gets Stolen

Life After Leak: When Your Data Gets Stolen

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

A data breach does not end when the headlines fade. For victims, stolen personal information can fuel fraud, identity theft and financial losses for years.

What Budget 2026 Says About Taxes

What Budget 2026 Says About Taxes

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

This Budget positions India's taxation ideology as not merely a revenue source but as a strategic catalyst for growth, inclusion and long-term confidence.

'Budget should focus to boost rural demand, not income tax cut'

'Budget should focus to boost rural demand, not income tax cut'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

To propel demand, one should concentrate on indirect taxes and bring down the goods and services tax (GST) rates to a uniform 12 per cent as the Vijay Kelkar panel had recommended, said Ajit Ranade, chief economist at Aditya Birla Group.

NSE gets regulatory nod for Rs 30,000 cr IPO, the biggest so far

NSE gets regulatory nod for Rs 30,000 cr IPO, the biggest so far

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

The National Stock Exchange of India Ltd (NSE) has received regulatory approval from SEBI for its long-awaited Rs 30,000-crore initial public offering (IPO), positioning it to potentially become the country's largest-ever public issue.

HC quashes tax notices to Prannoy Roy, wife; imposes cost on I-T department

HC quashes tax notices to Prannoy Roy, wife; imposes cost on I-T department

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

The Delhi High Court quashed income tax notices issued to NDTV founders Prannoy Roy and Radhika Roy, citing arbitrary proceedings and ordering the department to pay costs.

'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.

Planning To Invest In A House? Check Rental Yield

Planning To Invest In A House? Check Rental Yield

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Rental yield can indicate whether a property is undervalued, overvalued or fairly valued.

Give income tax sops to spur growth: PM's council

Give income tax sops to spur growth: PM's council

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

The Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council on Wednesday favoured more income tax sops as also a revision in indirect tax rates on consumer durables in Budget 2008-09 to fire up the economy.

Don't plan to file income tax this year? Beware!

Don't plan to file income tax this year? Beware!

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

With digital technology, the I-T department's ability to catch tax evaders has increased many times.

Filed income tax online? You are NOT DONE yet

Filed income tax online? You are NOT DONE yet

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

Now that you know what you must do BEFORE and WHILE filing income tax returns online, here's what you must do AFTER you have filed returns online.

What the Income Tax rate was 40 years ago

What the Income Tax rate was 40 years ago

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

Forty years ago, an individual in the highest tax bracket (above Rs 70,000 per annum) had to pay 70 per cent income tax.

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.

Use your family to save income tax. 3 smart tips

Use your family to save income tax. 3 smart tips

Rediff.com19 May 2010

One of the most effective methods of lowering the incidence of income tax is by means of legal transfer of your sources of income among as many family members as possible, so that each family member enjoys the basic personal income tax exemption limits.

Refrain from raising Income Tax exemption limits: Survey

Refrain from raising Income Tax exemption limits: Survey

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

A cross-country comparison shows that India currently has the lowest number of taxpayers.

Multiple income-tax raids on Apollo group hospitals

Multiple income-tax raids on Apollo group hospitals

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

About 250 income-tax sleuths conducted searches at 20 hospitals in Chennai alone

BJP rejects Kelkar proposals on income taxes

BJP rejects Kelkar proposals on income taxes

Rediff.com5 Jan 2003

But the party favoured most of the proposals on indirect taxes.

India Inc gets time till Mar 15 to file income tax returns

India Inc gets time till Mar 15 to file income tax returns

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

The government on Tuesday extended till March 15 the deadline for corporate to file Income Tax returns for the fiscal ended March 2021. The deadline to file tax audit report and transfer pricing audit report for 2020-21 fiscal too has been extended till February 15. This is the third extension given to corporate for filing the income tax return for 2020-21 fiscal.

How to check Income Tax refund online

How to check Income Tax refund online

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

This is as easy as it gets and all one needs to do is to enter the PAN number and the assessment year on this site to access the current position of the tax refund.

Why Smart People Still Fail At Retirement Planning

Why Smart People Still Fail At Retirement Planning

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Retirement planning is not a test of how smart you are; it is a test of how well you control your behaviour.

Mammootty, Mohanlal to settle income tax dues

Mammootty, Mohanlal to settle income tax dues

Rediff.com8 Aug 2011

The actors have admitted to having assets beyond their known sources of income.