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Taxman makes filing returns easier

Taxman makes filing returns easier

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

The new AIS is expected to make the taxpayer's task of filing ITR easier and faster, points out Bindisha Sarang.

Benami land deal case: I-T slaps Rs 10k penalty on Misa Bharti

Benami land deal case: I-T slaps Rs 10k penalty on Misa Bharti

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

Rajya Sabha MP and Lalu Prasad Yadav's daughter, along with her husband Shailesh Kumar, are alleged to have entered into benami deals for purchase of a farm house in Delhi.

Rs 4.17 lakh crore suspicious deposits post note ban!

Rs 4.17 lakh crore suspicious deposits post note ban!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Of the people whose data the income tax department now has, email and SMS queries have been sent to 13 lakh people.

Names can be revealed in public interest: Govt on black money

Names can be revealed in public interest: Govt on black money

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Holding out no assurance of an absolute confidentiality to those disclosing foreign assets on their own, the government on Tuesday said details of information provided during the one-time compliance window can be revealed in the public interest.

'Angry Ronaldo won't leave Real Madrid'

'Angry Ronaldo won't leave Real Madrid'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

He, however, believes that Ronaldo will stay at the club.

Brokers, investors come under scanner for fraudulent trades

Brokers, investors come under scanner for fraudulent trades

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

This was a fresh probe based on the inspection of certain derivative contracts both on the BSE and NSE.

Microsoft to face trouble taking over Nokia's India assets

Microsoft to face trouble taking over Nokia's India assets

Rediff.com2 Oct 2013

HC restrains Nokia from selling, transferring ownership rights in India.

Centre discloses names of black money account holders

Centre discloses names of black money account holders

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

The government on Monday disclosed before the Supreme Court eight more names including that of Pradip Burman, one of Dabur India promoters, a bullion trader and Goa miners against whom it has started prosecution for allegedly stashing blackmoney in foreign banks.

Obama's doodles sold for over $11,000 at auction

Obama's doodles sold for over $11,000 at auction

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

The online auction house had expected the item to be sold for $8,000 (Rs 5.2 lakh).

Why black-ka-white through stocks won't stop

Why black-ka-white through stocks won't stop

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

Debashis Basu lists various reasons why laundering through the stock market thrives.

Tax rates to dip to Asean levels: FM

Tax rates to dip to Asean levels: FM

Rediff.com11 May 2005

The United Progressive Alliance government will continue tax reforms, Finance Minister P Chidambaram said on Wednesday.

Black money: India gets data on secret foreign data

Black money: India gets data on secret foreign data

Rediff.com10 Aug 2014

In its effort to unearth black money stashed away abroad, India has received data on over 24,000 instances of alleged tax evasion and dubious funds which has been detected in foreign shores in the last financial year.

MNCs may have to disclose details of HQ operations to I-T dept

MNCs may have to disclose details of HQ operations to I-T dept

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Multinational companies operating in India will soon have to disclose details of their operations at the country of residence and their revenue income to the Income Tax authorities.

Court bars Dabur's Pradip Burman from going abroad

Court bars Dabur's Pradip Burman from going abroad

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Burman had sought permission to travel to Dubai from May 3-7.

Football Briefs: Man United cleared in Pogba deal

Football Briefs: Man United cleared in Pogba deal

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

India to join top global league with proposed black money law

India to join top global league with proposed black money law

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Filing with inadequate disclosure of assets will be liable for prosecution

A day after I-T raids, TN chief secy replaced

A day after I-T raids, TN chief secy replaced

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

The fate of Mohana Rao was not immediately known.

Ecommerce rivals put up joint fight over GST clause

Ecommerce rivals put up joint fight over GST clause

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Tax collection at source would lock in Rs 400 crore of seller money, say Flipkart, Amazon, Snapdeal.

Court refuses to allow Dabur's Burman to go abroad

Court refuses to allow Dabur's Burman to go abroad

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

The court had earlier allowed Burman twice to go abroad, including a trip to London to attend his ailing brother there.

'Adopt uniform procedures for non-filers of I-T returns'

'Adopt uniform procedures for non-filers of I-T returns'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

As per the guidelines, the assessing officer has to issue letter to the assessee within 15 days of the case being assigned in NMS, seeking information about the return of income flagged in the system.

10 commandments for Modi Sarkar to curb black money

10 commandments for Modi Sarkar to curb black money

Rediff.com4 May 2017

A K Bhattacharya digs into the yet-to-be-public report on ways to curb black money and finds out that Modi's next moves could include action on dabba trading, hawala, and education.

Black money: Govt to disclose 60 names

Black money: Govt to disclose 60 names

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Total amount in these accounts is estimated to be around Rs 1,500-1,600 cr

Shivakumar case: HC raps ED over delay

Shivakumar case: HC raps ED over delay

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

"You cannot play hide and seek with the court," Justice Suresh Kait said.

ICICI Pru gets over Rs 130 cr tax notice

ICICI Pru gets over Rs 130 cr tax notice

Rediff.com1 May 2013

The company was paying huge sums of money to their channel partners under different heads in lieu of commission.

Wilful defaulters: IT department to use powers to arrest, detain

Wilful defaulters: IT department to use powers to arrest, detain

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

The IT department has a designated official to execute these rare powers.

No definite date to bring back black money: Govt

No definite date to bring back black money: Govt

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

India has joined global efforts to combat global tax evasion.

Football Extras: Former England and Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole retires

Football Extras: Former England and Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole retires

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Cash for votes: DMK urges Guv to sack EPS

Cash for votes: DMK urges Guv to sack EPS

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

The delegation comprised DMK leaders R S Bharathi, T K S Elangovan and Tiruchi N Siva.

Panama Papers: Complete list of shell companies released online

Panama Papers: Complete list of shell companies released online

Rediff.com10 May 2016

The searchable database built on just a portion of the documents leaked from the Panama law firm Mossack Fonseca reveals more than 360,000 names behind the shell companies.

Why India is losing out on its fight against black money

Why India is losing out on its fight against black money

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

The absence of criminal legal treaties between India and tax haven nations have been cited by probe agencies working in the SIT on black money as one of the major impediments in initiating steps to bring back illegal funds stashed abroad by Indians.

Govt tightens noose around e-tailers, 9 depts to monitor biz

Govt tightens noose around e-tailers, 9 depts to monitor biz

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Each dept could handle a designated area.

Centre issues notices to all those named in Panama Papers

Centre issues notices to all those named in Panama Papers

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

The Income Tax department has sent a detailed questionnaire to about 50 individuals and entities figuring in the list of those allegedly holding offshore assets in tax havens.

Pan-India 'Fraud-to-Phone' gang busted; 8 arrested, 300 phones seized

Pan-India 'Fraud-to-Phone' gang busted; 8 arrested, 300 phones seized

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

A pan-India 'fraud-to-phone' network has been busted by security agencies, which have also arrested eight people and seized nearly 300 new mobile phones bought with stolen funds, officials said on Tuesday. Moreover, 900 mobile phones, 1,000 bank accounts and hundreds of unified payment interface (UPI) and e-commerce IDs of this gang have been identified and are under investigation. Nearly 100 bank accounts, and debit and credit cards have been frozen by the security agencies so far, officials said.

I-T dept to 'name & shame' chronic crorepati defaulters

I-T dept to 'name & shame' chronic crorepati defaulters

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

The I-T Department has provided a list of 67 big tax defaulters on its official web portal

India seeks information on secret accounts in Switzerland

India seeks information on secret accounts in Switzerland

Rediff.com29 Jun 2014

India has made a fresh request to Switzerland seeking bank details and names of Indians having unaccounted money in Swiss banks, as the government expands its efforts to combat the menace of black money.

Politics may hinder tax reforms this budget

Politics may hinder tax reforms this budget

Rediff.com20 Feb 2003

Finance Minister Jaswant Singh will walk a fine line between economic and political priorities next week when he unveils a Budget that could begin urgently needed tax reforms in Asia's third-largest economy.

Tennis great Becker jailed in UK bankruptcy case

Tennis great Becker jailed in UK bankruptcy case

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

German tennis great Boris Becker was jailed by a London court on Friday for hiding hundreds of thousands of pounds of assets after he was declared bankrupt.

IAS vs IRS officers: The fight for supremacy

IAS vs IRS officers: The fight for supremacy

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

In July, IRS officers in Mumbai held an incendiary meeting where they criticised the alleged interference in 'operational matters' by the department of revenue.

Panel to check trade-based money laundering

Panel to check trade-based money laundering

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

To curb the menace of illicit fund flows, the government has set up a high level panel that will look into trade-based money laundering activities which particularly involve manipulation of invoices.

Govt seeks details of Indians' money in Swiss banks

Govt seeks details of Indians' money in Swiss banks

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

The finance ministry on Saturday asserted that Indian customer deposits in Swiss banks have fallen since 2019, but said it is seeking details from Swiss authorities on the relevant facts along with their view on possible reasons for changes in the funds parked by individuals and entities in 2020. In a statement, the ministry said the deposits have halved but did not give numbers. Quoting data from Switzerland's central bank, PTI had reported on June 17 that funds parked by Indian individuals and firms in Swiss banks, including through India-based branches and other financial institutions, jumped to a 13-year high of 2.55 billion Swiss francs (over Rs 20,700 crore) in 2020 on a sharp surge in holdings via securities and similar instruments, though customer deposits fell.