Outlay for export tax remission plans unlikely to change in Budget

Outlay for export tax remission plans unlikely to change in Budget

New Delhi: The government is unlikely to raise the allocation for its key tax remission schemes for exporters in the full budget for 2024-25 amid demand for increased support from the exporting community, senior officials said. In the interim budget presented in February, the government earmarked ₹16,575 crore for the Remission of Duties and Taxes … Read more

Income Tax Return: How to access and review your Annual Information Statement before filing ITR

Income Tax Return: How to access and review your Annual Information Statement before filing ITR

ITR filing 2024: The deadline for individuals to submit their Income Tax Returns (ITR) is July 31, 2024, which is just a little over a month. It is essential to compile and organise pertinent documents such as salary or income records, bank statements, and previous tax returns in preparation for filing. When filing taxes, it … Read more

To beat the last minute rush, some taxpayers start filing ITRs early

To beat the last minute rush, some taxpayers start filing ITRs early

To beat the last minute rush, at least some taxpayers have started filing their income tax returns for assessment year 2024-25 after the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) enabled functionalities for commonly used income tax returns from April 1 this year. According to data with the income tax department, as many as 119,000 income … Read more

Foreign tourists may get tax refunds on goods bought in India

Foreign tourists may get tax refunds on goods bought in India

New Delhi: The tourism and exports industries are pushing for tax refunds to overseas tourists on goods being taken outside India, on the lines of the provisions in popular destinations such as the UK, UAE and Singapore, to attract international travellers and encourage them to shop more in the country. Industry executives and experts said … Read more