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

Budget 2025: Why the rebate under Section 87A is groundbreaker for taxpayers. Here’s what it means

Budget 2025: Why the rebate under Section 87A is groundbreaker for taxpayers. Here’s what it means

Budget 2025: Last week, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that there will be no taxes on normal income up to Rs 12 lakh starting from the financial year 2025-26 under the New Tax Regime. The Budget 2025 proposed that the tax-free income limit for salaried employees in the new regime will increase to Rs 12.75 … Read more

Capital gain tax after Budget 2025: Latest LTCG, STCG rates on various assets post Budget 2025

Capital gain tax after Budget 2025: Latest LTCG, STCG rates on various assets post Budget 2025

Budget 2025 impact: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced minor adjustments to the existing capital gains tax framework after overhauling it in the July 2024 Budget. The tax rates and holding periods for assets have been kept unchanged, determining whether they are subject to long-term capital gains or short-term. Consequently, the rules governing Long Term Capital … Read more