New PAN deadline: Replace Aadhaar enrolment ID with actual number by Dec 31; here’s why

New PAN deadline: Replace Aadhaar enrolment ID with actual number by Dec 31; here’s why

If you used your Aadhaar Enrolment ID to apply for a PAN before October 1, 2024, it’s now mandatory to update that with your actual Aadhaar number. According to a Gazette notification issued on April 3, 2025, the government has directed all such PAN holders to replace the Aadhaar Enrolment ID with their original Aadhaar … Read more

Rechecking of ITRs: Govt to compare with past returns to catch discrepancies; see what does this mean for taxpayers

Rechecking of ITRs: Govt to compare with past returns to catch discrepancies; see what does this mean for taxpayers

The Income Tax Department is scheduled to implement a new tax return processing change starting in April 2025. This update is designed to enhance accuracy and decrease discrepancies in filings. An adjustment to Section 143(1) of the Income Tax Act will empower tax authorities to compare a taxpayer’s most recent Income Tax Return (ITR) with … Read more

Tax relief: You’ll get rebate even if capital gains push your total income more than Rs 12.75 lakh, points out Finance Bill, 2025

Tax relief: You’ll get rebate even if capital gains push your total income more than Rs 12.75 lakh, points out Finance Bill, 2025

In Budget 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled significant income tax savings, giving taxpayers more funds and introducing modifications to the way they compute their obligations. A noteworthy point is that individuals with earnings up to Rs 12 lakh are exempt from paying income tax in the updated taxation system. During her speech, the Finance … Read more

How to switch to the Old Tax Regime if your company opted for the New Tax Regime; check details

How to switch to the Old Tax Regime if your company opted for the New Tax Regime; check details

Old Tax Regime vs New Ta Regime: Taxpayers often find themselves in a quandary when it comes to selecting the most suitable income tax regime. The Income Tax Department allows individuals to choose their preferred income tax regime for a particular financial year, with the frequency of switches permitted based on one’s profession or specific criteria … Read more

ITR Filing: Did you miss the deadline to file revised or belated ITR? Here’s what you can do

ITR Filing: Did you miss the deadline to file revised or belated ITR? Here’s what you can do

ITR filing: Taxpayers who missed the deadline to file their belated or revised Income Tax Return (ITR) for the financial year 2024-25 in July 2024 were given a second opportunity to do so on Wednesday, January 15. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) extended the deadline to January 15 to give these taxpayers some … Read more

ITR filing: Taxpayers can now claim rebate under Section 87A; updated ITR forms 2, 3 to be available shortly

ITR filing: Taxpayers can now claim rebate under Section 87A; updated ITR forms 2, 3 to be available shortly

ITR filing: The Income Tax Department has provided a significant update by allowing taxpayers who qualify for the section 87A tax rebate for the financial year 2023-24 to claim it now. In a notification issued on December 31, 2024, the tax department stated that eligible taxpayers will soon be able to submit a revised or … Read more

ITR filing deadline: Bombay HC asks CBDT to extend timing to file ITRs for taxpayers claiming 87A rebate

ITR filing deadline: Bombay HC asks CBDT to extend timing to file ITRs for taxpayers claiming 87A rebate

The Bombay High Court has instructed the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) to issue a notification extending the deadline for revised and belated Income Tax Return (ITR) filings until January 15, 2025. This extension applies only to taxpayers eligible for claiming the section 87A tax rebate.  This is in response to a Public Interest … Read more

ITR filing: CBDT extends deadline to Dec 15 for taxpayers with international transactions; check details

ITR filing: CBDT extends deadline to Dec 15 for taxpayers with international transactions; check details

Income tax return: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has announced an extension to the income tax return filing deadline for taxpayers with international transactions who need to submit reports under Section 92E. This deadline extension primarily applies to entities involved in international or specified domestic transactions.  The new deadline for filing ITR for … Read more

Foreign assets in ITR: File a belated return to avoid Rs 10 lakh penalty. Know why it is crucial

Foreign assets in ITR: File a belated return to avoid Rs 10 lakh penalty. Know why it is crucial

Declaration of foreign assets: If foreign assets were not declared in the original Income Tax Return (ITR) filed for AY 2024-25, a revised return must be filed by December 31, 2024. Failure to do so could result in a penalty of up to Rs 10 lakh, according to a recent advisory from the Income-Tax Department. … Read more

ITR AY2024-25: CBDT launches campaign for taxpayers to report income from foreign sources

ITR AY2024-25: CBDT launches campaign for taxpayers to report income from foreign sources

Black Money and Income tax return: The CBDT has launched a Compliance-Cum-Awareness Campaign for Assessment Year 2024-25 to support taxpayers in accurately completing Schedule Foreign Assets (Schedule FA) and reporting income from foreign sources (Schedule FSI) in their Income Tax Returns (ITR). Compliance with Schedule FA and FSI is compulsory under the Black Money (Undisclosed … Read more