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

Income Tax Bill 2025: Taxation of cryptocurrencies, winnings of online games to be cleared

Income Tax Bill 2025: Taxation of cryptocurrencies, winnings of online games to be cleared

The Centre is all set to introduce the new Income Tax Bill 2025 to replace the existing Income Tax Act of 1961. This significant tax reform is aimed at streamlining the complex tax filing process, albeit with stricter regulations, particularly concerning crypto assets and digital transactions. One of the key amendments in the bill is … Read more

I-T department warns against false claims during ITR filing. Know penalties of late filing, underreporting

I-T department warns against false claims during ITR filing. Know penalties of late filing, underreporting

Ahead of the tax return filing deadline later this month, the Income Tax Department has recently issued a strong advisory to taxpayers, warning against the submission of income tax returns (ITRs) with inaccurate claims for exemptions and deductions. CAclubindia reported that authorities highlighted the severe consequences associated with such actions, including hefty fines and potential … Read more