Clipped from: https://www.businesstoday.in/personal-finance/tax/story/itr-filing-new-itr-2-utility-rolls-out-with-big-changes-experts-say-choose-form-with-caution-484710-2025-07-15 The Income Tax Department has revamped the ITR-2 Excel Utility for AY 2025–26 with six key upgrades. Experts warn that filing the wrong
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*******No zero tax on Rs 7 lakh if stocks yield capital gains, warns expert after ITR rule change – BusinessToday
lipped from: https://www.businesstoday.in/personal-finance/tax/story/section-87a-rebate-excludes-capital-gains-impacting-retail-investors-under-7-lakh-484730-2025-07-15 Changes in Income Tax Return (ITR) rules last year are set to impact retail investors, especially those opting for the new tax regime.
Political donations, medical claims: How to avoid I-T scrutiny on deductions | Personal Finance – Business Standard
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/finance/personal-finance/how-to-manage-tax-scrutiny-of-political-donations-medical-claims-125071500780_1.html Ignorance is not a defence and taxpayers have to give proof to justify claims, say experts The Income Tax Department has searched 200
*ITR myths that can cost you big: Don’t fall for TDS, gift or crypto loophole traps – BusinessToday
Clipped from: https://www.businesstoday.in/personal-finance/tax/story/itr-myths-that-can-cost-you-big-dont-fall-for-tds-gift-or-crypto-loophole-traps-484669-2025-07-15 As ITR filing for FY 2024–25 gathers momentum, a large number of taxpayers—ranging from salaried professionals and gig workers to small business owners—are
*******Claimed fake tax deductions? I T dept’s AI flags bogus HRA, loans claims, hefty penalties await – BusinessToday
Clipped from: https://www.businesstoday.in/personal-finance/tax/story/claimed-fake-tax-deductions-i-t-depts-ai-flags-bogus-hra-loans-claims-hefty-penalties-await-484683-2025-07-15 Utilising AI, the Income Tax Department targets fabricated deduction claims, resulting in the removal of Rs 1,045 crore in false entries by over
*Income Tax Dept cracks down on fake ITR refunds: Bogus deductions, exemptions under scanner – Money News | The Financial Express
Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/money/income-tax-dept-cracks-down-on-fake-itr-refunds-bogus-deductions-exemptions-under-scanner-3914191/ To identify such irregularities, the tax department has leveraged technology tools, including data analytics, third-party sources, conduct intelligence and advanced artificial intelligence tools.
*40,000 taxpayers withdrew Rs 1,045-crore bogus ITR claims after income tax crackdown intensifies – Money News | The Financial Express
Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/money/action-against-tax-evaders-40000-taxpayers-withdraw-rs-1045-crore-bogus-itr-claims-after-income-tax-crackdown-3914716/ The Income Tax Department has initiated a major action against individuals who obtained tax refunds through false tax deductions and exemptions across the country. The
*Income Tax crackdown: Employees of MNCs, PSUs and govt depts under scrutiny for fake deduction claims – Money News | The Financial Express
lipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/money/employees-of-mncs-psus-and-govt-depts-under-scrutiny-for-fake-deduction-claims-inflated-refunds-3914816/ In a major nationwide crackdown, the Income Tax Department has turned its attention to employees of multinational companies (MNCs), public sector undertakings (PSUs), and even
***ITR Filing 2025: Filed the wrong ITR form? You could lose your refund and face… – Money News | The Financial Express
Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/money/itr-filing-2025-filed-the-wrong-itr-form-you-could-lose-your-refund-and-face-3912526/ If your capital gains exceed ₹1.25 lakh, filing ITR-1 will make your return invalid. If your capital gains exceed ₹1.25 lakh, filing ITR-1
*******How to download AIS, TIS for ITR filing FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26) – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/tax/how-to-download-ais-tis-for-itr-filing-fy-2024-25-ay-2025-26/articleshow/122440627.cms How to download AIS Before submitting your Income Tax Return (ITR), you should have a thorough understanding of your financial activities as reported
***Understand the legal and financial implications before gifting property | Personal Finance – Business Standard
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/finance/personal-finance/gifting-property-legal-financial-risks-revocation-clauses-125071400792_1.html A registered gift deed transfers property ownership permanently and cannot be revoked unilaterally, unless specifically stated-donors and donees must plan with caution A
1-Changing details on e-filing portal? Here’s how to e-verify them easily | Personal Finance – Business Standard
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/finance/personal-finance/changing-details-on-e-filing-portal-here-s-how-to-e-verify-them-easily-125071400791_1.html Have you updated your mobile, email or bank details on the income tax portal? Complete e-verification quickly to avoid delays in refunds and
Cost Inflation Index–what it is –Courtesy ET
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/tax/what-is-cost-inflation-index-for-ltcg-tax-calculation-under-income-tax-rules/articleshow/122392522.cms Cost inflation index is a tool that helps measure the rise in cost due to inflation. What is cost inflation index? With each passing
*******ITR filing last date for FY 2024-25 is not same for all: Check due dates for salaried individuals, professionals, companies, proprietorship firms, other taxpayers – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/tax/itr-filing-last-date-for-fy-2024-25-is-not-same-for-all-check-due-dates-for-salaried-individuals-professionals-companies-proprietorship-firms-other-taxpayers/articleshow/122434862.cms The Income Tax Department extended the last date to file income tax returns (ITR) from July 31, 2025, to September 15, 2025, for
*******ITR verification process methods: 5 ways to e-Verify your Income Tax Return – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/tax/itr-verification-process-methods-5-ways-to-e-verify-your-income-tax-return/articleshow/122436556.cms Whether filing an Income Tax Return (ITR) or responding to tax notices, it is recommended to verify the process online for a seamless
*******Making these common mistakes with ITR-2 and ITR-3 while using excel based utilities? Here’s how you can fix it – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/tax/doing-these-common-mistakes-with-itr-2-and-itr-3-while-using-excel-based-utilities-heres-how-you-can-fix-it/articleshow/122389389.cms Follow these four solutions to prevent corruption and other tax calculation mistakes with ITR-2 and ITR-3 excel based ITR filing utilities Now that
*****ITR-1, ITR-2, ITR-3 or ITR-4: Which form applies to your income for ITR filing FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26)? – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/tax/itr-1-itr-2-itr-3-or-itr-4-which-form-applies-to-your-income-for-itr-filing-fy-2024-25-ay-2025-26/articleshow/122385713.cms The Income Tax Department has notified the income tax return (ITR) forms for the financial year 2024-25 (assessment year 2025-26). This year’s ITR forms have