News for 'income-tax'

No relief for Cong as HC rejects pleas against tax re-assessment

No relief for Cong as HC rejects pleas against tax re-assessment

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

The party has contested the reassessment proceedings, claiming they were barred by limitation.

Nokia tax case: Income Tax dept moves HC for clarification

Nokia tax case: Income Tax dept moves HC for clarification

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

The Income Tax department on Friday moved the Delhi High Court seeking "directions/clarifications" of the December 12 order by which the assets of mobile phone handset maker Nokia in India were defreezed.

New Tax Regime Could Pinch Small Savings

New Tax Regime Could Pinch Small Savings

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

>According to the latest RBI data, PPF receipts have already experienced a decline between April 2023 and February 2024. Other schemes like the Sukanya Samriddhi Account and National Savings Certificate are also witnessing reduced inflows.

HC asks Swamy, Sonia, Rahul to file note on plea in National Herald case

HC asks Swamy, Sonia, Rahul to file note on plea in National Herald case

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

The high court was hearing a plea moved by Swamy seeking to lead evidence before the trial court in the National Herald case, in which the Gandhis and others are accused.

Beware of fake income tax e-mails

Beware of fake income tax e-mails

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

If you receive an email claiming to be from the income tax department that there's an outstanding tax demand that you need to pay immediately, don't get alarmed. Get cautious.

How Best To Utilise Rs 17,500 Tax Saving

How Best To Utilise Rs 17,500 Tax Saving

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Rediff.com spoke to registered investment advisors to figure out how best the extra Rs 17,500 saved ever year can be invested to create a decent corpus in the years ahead. This is what they said.

'Just to malign govt': Maha CM reacts to Badlapur protests

'Just to malign govt': Maha CM reacts to Badlapur protests

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday claimed that the protest at Badlapur in Thane district over the alleged sexual abuse of two kindergarten girls was politically motivated and aimed at maligning the state government.

'Can I reduce income tax by claiming tuition fees?'

'Can I reduce income tax by claiming tuition fees?'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

Have a query regarding tax planning or tax filing? Maybe we can help. Drop us a line and our expert, Anil Rego of Right Horizons, will answer it. Got a question for Anil Rego? Please write to us at getahead@rediff.co.in with the subject line as 'Tax query'.

Raju's wife, kin among 19 directors convicted for evading Income Tax

Raju's wife, kin among 19 directors convicted for evading Income Tax

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

Raju and nine others accused, including his two brothers, are currently on bail in a case related to fudging of Satyam accounts in 2009.

132,497 Indians Have Income Of 1 Crore Plus

132,497 Indians Have Income Of 1 Crore Plus

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

7 states account for over 80 per cent of the total direct tax collections by the Union government.

Income tax refunds of Rs 1.19 lakh cr pending in last 3 years

Income tax refunds of Rs 1.19 lakh cr pending in last 3 years

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

The pending amount for current fiscal so far is Rs 68,032.21 crore.

'Expect Sensex to cross 100,000 in next 2-3 years'

'Expect Sensex to cross 100,000 in next 2-3 years'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

'Subject to any worldwide economic collapse.'

Trump's Election Should Worry The World

Trump's Election Should Worry The World

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'There are ominous portents of an isolationist administration not only building a physical wall to the south to prevent unwanted immigrants from entering the land of milk and honey, but also trade walls not just against China, but all nations,' foresees Sreekant Sambrani.

'Tax refund not credited. Please help'

'Tax refund not credited. Please help'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

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

What To Do If You Get I-T Notice

What To Do If You Get I-T Notice

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

'File all the supporting documents in response to the allegation since there is a possibility of the proceedings getting dropped at that stage if the reply is satisfactory.'

Six reasons why you must file income tax returns and declare interest income

Six reasons why you must file income tax returns and declare interest income

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

Tax consultant Mahesh Padmanabhan throws light on six reasons why you must file your tax returns and then lists out the virtues of why you must not hide interest income earned while filing tax returns.

BSY, family evaded income tax of Rs 339 cr: Cong

BSY, family evaded income tax of Rs 339 cr: Cong

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

The Congress in Karnataka on Tuesday claimed that Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa and his family have evaded income tax to the tune of Rs 339.54 crore and demanded that the Centre institute a probe into it.

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.

'If Annual Income Is Rs 12 Lakh What Will Be Tax Under New Regime?'

'If Annual Income Is Rs 12 Lakh What Will Be Tax Under New Regime?'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

rediffGURU Anil Rego answers readers' personal income tax queries.

ED arrests ex-IAS officer in Rs 2000-cr Chhattisgarh liquor 'scam' case

ED arrests ex-IAS officer in Rs 2000-cr Chhattisgarh liquor 'scam' case

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

The IAS officer was later taken into custody under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and is expected to be produced before a magistrate seeking his remand, the sources said.

Amount paid on share buyback to be treated as dividend and taxed in hands of shareholders: FM

Amount paid on share buyback to be treated as dividend and taxed in hands of shareholders: FM

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said buyback of shares will be taxed in the hands of shareholders similar to dividend from October 1, a move that will increase the tax burden on investors. Further, the cost paid by the shareholder to acquire these shares will be considered for computation of capital gains or loss to them.

Stock markets edge down on STT, LTCG hike

Stock markets edge down on STT, LTCG hike

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Adani Ports, NTPC, Infosys, Hindustan Unilever, HCL Technologies and Sun Pharma were among the other big gainers. However, Larsen & Toubro, Bajaj Finance, State Bank of India, Axis Bank and HDFC Bank were amonh the major laggards.

Budget 2024: Wishlist of the pharma industry

Budget 2024: Wishlist of the pharma industry

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

There is a need to incentivise R&D investments, offer corporate tax concessions and establish an effective intellectual property rights regime in order to push the growth of domestic pharmaceutical industry, as per the industry bodies. Outlining the sector's wish list for the upcoming Union Budget, Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India (OPPI) Director General Anil Matai urged the government to explore methods to incentivise R&D investments, such as deductions on R&D expenses, research-linked incentives for MNCs, and corporate tax concessions.

Rs 244 crore cash seized in last 15 days in poll-bound Rajasthan

Rs 244 crore cash seized in last 15 days in poll-bound Rajasthan

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

According to officials, this year there has been a three-fold increase in the total seizure, which was Rs 322 crore in 2021, Rs 347 crore in 2022 and Rs 1,021 crore so far in 2023.

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.

Opposition to raise NEET issue in Parliament today

Opposition to raise NEET issue in Parliament today

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Leaders of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) have decided to raise the NEET issue in both houses of Parliament on Friday and members will give notices in this regard, sources have said.

Odisha cash haul: Role of hawala operators, shell companies under scanner

Odisha cash haul: Role of hawala operators, shell companies under scanner

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

An interim report on the action has also been sent by the field investigation wing of the income tax department to the Central Board of Direct Taxes in Delhi, the administrative body for the department.

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.

Budget Eases TDS, TCS For Salaried Class

Budget Eases TDS, TCS For Salaried Class

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

'Earlier there was no provision for considering TCS collected from the taxpayer for overall tax computation.' 'Now, credit will be given by the employer for TCS already collected to consider net tax to be deductible.'

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 7, 2024

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 7, 2024

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

A summary of Indian athletes' showing at the Paralympics in Paris on Saturday.

'How To Avoid Capital Gain Tax?'

'How To Avoid Capital Gain Tax?'

Rediff.com27 May 2024

rediffGURU Samkit Maniar answers readers' personal income tax queries.

Jayalalithaa told to appear on June 9 in income tax case

Jayalalithaa told to appear on June 9 in income tax case

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

A court in Chennai on Tuesday adjourned to June 9 the income tax return cases against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa and her aide Sasikala for their appearance.

Use mobile apps to pay income-tax, apply for PAN

Use mobile apps to pay income-tax, apply for PAN

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

Aadhaar-based e-KYC facility would allow individuals or entities wanting to apply for PAN to verify details such as date of birth or address by way of biometric identification using thumb impressions.

Chidambaram offers minor sops to income tax payers in budget 2013

Chidambaram offers minor sops to income tax payers in budget 2013

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

Slapped a 10 per cent surcharge on 'super-rich' and corporates. Levied an inheritance tax and raised duties on mobile phones, cigarettes, and luxury vehicles.

BCCI paid Rs 50 crore as income tax last month

BCCI paid Rs 50 crore as income tax last month

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) paid a whopping Rs 50 crore as income tax for the year 2013-14, its monthly disclosure on spending has revealed. Giving details of spendings exceeding Rs 25 lakh on its official website, the BCCI also revealed that it paid service tax of Rs 2.74 crore. India's Under-19 and A team coach Rahul Dravid was paid half of his professional fees during the month gone by and the figure for that stood at Rs 1.30 crore. Besides, the Assam Cricket Association was paid Rs 3.37 crore as part of its annual dues for the year 2014-15.

Income Tax refunds to be sent to taxpayers in 7-10 days

Income Tax refunds to be sent to taxpayers in 7-10 days

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

The Income Tax Department will now process and send refunds in a short time of 7-10 days

Last Minute Tips For Error Free ITR

Last Minute Tips For Error Free ITR

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

It is advisable to file your ITR right away and not rely on potential extensions.

Tax raids find Rs 225 cr, Modi vows to return money 'looted from public'

Tax raids find Rs 225 cr, Modi vows to return money 'looted from public'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

With the Income Tax department recovering over Rs 225 crore cash during a series of raids on an Odisha-based distillery group on charges of tax evasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday assured the people that the money looted from the public will be returned.

Cong distances itself from its MP after cash recovery in I-T raids

Cong distances itself from its MP after cash recovery in I-T raids

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

The Indian National Congress is in no way connected with the businesses of Dheeraj Sahu, MP. Only he can explain, Congress general secretary in-charge communications, Jairam Ramesh said.