Tax calculator 2025: The Income Tax Department has introduced a user-friendly tool for taxpayers to compare taxes under the New Tax Regime for the financial years 2024-25 and 2025-26 (post budget proposal). This tool allows individuals to determine which tax regime is more advantageous based on their income and deductions. Access the official Income Tax … Read more
The Income tax department has recently sent messages to numerous taxpayers regarding claims of deductions under Section 80GGC. A typical message reads as follows: How much tax do I have to pay? Calculate now Dear Taxpayer, XXXXX SINGH (AAAASXXXXN)It is observed that you have claimed deduction under section 80GGC of Rs 600000 in your ITR … Read more
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
The Income Tax Department has recently published a brochure stressing the importance of avoiding cash transactions to reduce the risk of tax penalties. The primary goal of this campaign is to educate taxpayers about the potential financial consequences of engaging in cash transactions, which could result in harsh penalties according to the Income Tax Act. … Read more
The Income Tax Department has introduced a new feature on its e-filing portal that allows taxpayers to submit rectification requests online, even if their Income Tax Returns (ITRs) are currently being reviewed by the Assessing Officer (AO). This enhancement streamlines the process of error correction and eliminates the need for manual submissions. Taxpayers should be … Read more
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
Tax evasion: The Ministry of Civil Aviation has refuted claims that Digi Yatra passenger data is being shared with Indian tax authorities for tracking tax evaders. A report in The New Indian Express had earlier claimed that the tax department had obtained all passenger data from the DigiYatra app, which was being used to identify … Read more
Tax disputes: In the Budget 2024 speech, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled the Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme to assist taxpayers in resolving their tax disputes with the income tax department. This scheme allows taxpayers to settle their outstanding tax liabilities by paying the disputed amount along with a defined percentage. By doing so, taxpayers … Read more
ITR filing 2024: If you have submitted your income tax return (ITR) and verified it with the Income Tax Department, there is a chance that you have not received your tax refund yet. Numerous taxpayers have reported a delay in receiving their income tax refund, with some waiting up to six months. One must note … Read more
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