With Rs 7.3 lakh crore locked in litigations, the tax department has set December 31 as the deadline for deciding all appeals involving demands of
Category: Income Tax
Arun Jaitley launches ‘Aaykar Setu’ to enhance e-access of taxpayers–Economic Times–11.07.2017
The Income Tax Department has launched an online facility that will enable payment of taxes, tracking of tax deducted at source and filing of applications
More complications in filing income tax returns | Business Standard News–11.07.2017
Until recently, a person didn’t need to file a return if his taxable income was below Rs 2.5 lakh. But this year onwards, it doesn’t
GST impact on real estate: Rental income beyond Rs 20 lakh to attract tax – The Financial Express–11.07.2017
ental income from residential property has been exempt from GST but any earning over Rs 20 lakh annually from renting or leasing for commercial purposes
Alarm bells jangle over ₹6-lakh cr frozen in tax appeals | Business Line–11.07.2017
Revenue locked in appeals with Income Tax Commissioners across India rose in fiscal year 2016-17 to ₹6.11 lakh crore: that’s only marginally less than the
More complications in filing income tax returns–Business Standard–10.07.2017
Until recently, a person didn’t need to file a return if his taxable income was below Rs 2.5 lakh. But this year onwards, it doesn’t
Tax defaulters beware: I-T dept initiates plan to prosecute serial dodgers | Business Standard News–07.07.2017
Seeking to send a stern message, the income tax (I-T) department has initiated a plan to take strident action against tax evaders. This is to
Income tax returns made easy: Step-by-step guide to filling the 1-page form | Business Standard News–07.07.2017
The ITR 1 Sahaj form is a one-page simplified return form introduced by the government for salaried individuals to ease the filing process. Only salaried
Cash of over Rs 2 lakh can be used to pay credit card bills – The Economic Times–05.07.2017
Cash of over Rs.2 lakh can be used to pay credit card bills, with the Central Board of Direct Taxes relaxing norms that barred such
Form 26AS: What is it and how does it help in filing income tax return?–Economic Times–05.07.2017
By Shalini Jain, Tax Partner, EY India The due date for filing your tax return is fast approaching. One of the most important documents that
CBDT softens cash transaction norms–Business Line–05.07.2017
Exempts certain payments from the ₹2-lakh limit The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has exempted certain cash transactions from the purview of the ₹2-lakh
Tax audit form revised, new disclosures mandated–Business Line–05.07.2017
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has revised the tax audit form (3CD), stipulating more disclosures of information including those on monies received for
How to set off loss of income from house property; Find out in brief–Financial Express–04.07.2017
The limit of Rs 2 lakh is applicable irrespective of the nature of house property (i.e. whether self-occupied or let out or deemed to be
Tax on rental income depends on owner’s business–Business Stanard–03.07.2017
Classifying the rent you receive from a property can be confusing when filing income tax (I-T) returns. The money received can be included in the
Self e-filing made easy–Business Line–02.07.2017
If you know a bit about tax laws and are internet-savvy, you can easily file your returns on your own in the tax department’s website
File revised tax returns within stipulated timeline–Business Standard–02.07.2017
Taxpayers are typically cautious and exercise due care while filing income tax (I-T) returns. But very often, in the rush to meet deadlines, many of
Income Tax scrutiny notices to be e-served – The Economic Times–29.06.2017
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has decided to go entirely paperless when it comes to serving income tax (I-T) notices to taxpayers
E-filing ITR: Govt’s income tax website or private websites? – The Economic Times
The private websites use cloud-based user interface, which eliminates the need to download any software. Salaried individuals would have started getting the Form 16 from
Ten rules you must follow while filing income tax return – The Economic Times–Economic Times–27.06.2017
All of us believe that we are paying a lot of tax. Well, the time has come to record it as well. By filing your
Top 5 common mistakes to avoid while filing your income tax returns
Tax With the due date of July 31 fast approaching, it is that time of the year again when the taxpayers need to file their