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What is AIS, how to download it and how it helps taxpayers in ITR filing?
What is AIS, how to download AIS: Annual Information Statement (AIS) is a statement introduced by the income tax department in 2021. This statement is a comprehensive which help individuals and other taxpayers to get access of most of their financial transactions done in a financial year. It also helps in the knowing different sources of income.
Makeover likely to give faceless I-T assessment a friendlier face
"It is being reviewed to assess effectiveness," said an official, adding that there is a line of thinking that it should be made optional for taxpayers. Another official said the idea is to address challenges in its implementation to ease compliance further for taxpayers. A final call will be taken shortly, the official said. The scheme was introduced on April 1, 2021, to reduce the human interface in tax disputes and assessments.
As new ad regime dawns, cos make over 5K avowals
Marketers in India have started implementing the self-declaration certificate (SDC) mandate for new ads since June 18. The ministry of information and broadcasting (MIB) directive mandated that all new print, TV, digital, and radio ads must have an SDC generated through the Broadcast Seva portal for TV and radio and the PCI for print and digital ads from June 18. While the SDC mandate is challenging for advertisers, it will not hinder the rollout of new ads. Brand marketers have generated over 5,000 SDCs for new print and internet ads through the Press Council of India's website.
IBBI proposes compliance procedures for IPs, seeks stakeholder feedback
The Insolvency Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has proposed changes to the corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP) forms and compliance framework to reduce compliance burden on insolvency professionals. The changes aim to reduce the amount of information and data required, enhance efficiency, and reduce redundancy.
GSTN rolls out form for tobacco manufacturers to report inputs, outputs to tax authorities
The GST Network (GSTN) has introduced a new form, GST SRM-II, for manufacturers of pan masala and tobacco products to report inputs and outputs, aiming to curb tax evasion. This form, implemented shortly after the rollout of GST SRM-I for registering machines, requires detailed monthly reporting. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) had announced these changes in January to enhance GST compliance for such manufacturers, with penalties for non-compliance.
Google tests new AI scam call detection feature amid rising cyber crime
Google is testing a new AI-based scam call detection feature. However, its legality is in question, as profiling callers based on conversation content without their consent is not permitted in India. In 2021, one scammer in India was responsible for 202 mn scam calls, which is about 27,000 fraud attempts every hour.
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Driving logistics forward: How Gurugram-based Varuna Group is maintaining a balance between innovation and sustainability
Varuna Group, established in 1996, is a logistics services provider leveraging advanced digital technologies like IoT, AI, data analytics, and WMS for efficient warehousing and distribution.
Pharma bosses told to submit affidavits on ethical practices
Pharmaceutical companies asked to submit undertaking to government for compliance with UCPMP 2024 by June 30, as per DoP circular dated May 28.
Fake notice from Income Tax Department: Know how to spot a sham notice sent by a scamster
Income tax notice: There have been some instances of people receiving a fake income tax. Save yourself from this scam and learn how to spot a fake income tax notice. For example: a real income tax notice will never have a payment link inside it. Read here to know more about real income tax notices.
MahaRERA suspends registration of over 20,000 real estate agents
In the real estate sector, the property brokers and agents play a vital role as they are the link between a homebuyer and a developer. Usually, a potential homebuyer receives primary project related information directly from these agents.
GSTN rolls out special procedure for tobacco manufacturers to register machines with tax authorities
The GST Network (GSTN) has introduced an online facility for manufacturers of pan masala, gutkha, and similar tobacco products to register their machines with tax authorities. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) announced the new registration and monthly return filing procedure to improve GST compliance. The online facility allows manufacturers to submit machine-related information through Form GST SRM-I, and Form GST SRM-II (for return filing) will be available soon.
Compliance plays a big part in helping Indian MSMEs grow exports
While challenges persist, the compliance levels of Indian MSMEs in terms of export have been gradually improving, say experts.
CBDT brings new update in income tax AIS; now you can check the status of correction request; Here's how it works
Annual Information Statement (AIS): The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has updated the functionality of AIS which can be found on the compliance portal. Now after you put in a correction request, you will be able to see whether the reporting source took any action at all. CBDT says this makes the system more transparent.
Company registrations drop in April, but LLPs continue to scale fresh peak
In April 2023-24, company registrations fell 3.7%, while LLPs surged 36%. The trend continued from the previous year, reflecting optimism and growth prospects despite technical challenges and a high base effect.
Misuse of PAN for fake HRA claims under I-T dept radar: What should landlord do in case of a fake claim?
Fake HRA Claims: If a tenant is using someone else's PAN to make a fake HRA claim, then without doubt the tenant would get into trouble, however the individual whose PAN was used as a landlord for this fake HRA claim would also get into trouble with the income tax department.
NHAI likely to extend FASTag KYC compliance deadline by one month: Sources
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has extended the Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance deadline for FASTags, aiming to streamline electronic toll collection. NHAI introduces the 'One Vehicle, One FASTag' initiative to boost efficiency, discouraging the use of a single FASTag for multiple vehicles. NHAI emphasizes adherence to the initiative to ensure seamless toll operations and convenience for users. Users can update their FASTag KYC through the official website or their respective bank portals.
Does the new income tax regime suit you? Find out who should move from the old tax regime to the new one
With the start of the new financial year, companies are reaching out to their employees to select the tax regime for 2024-25. This is an important decision because you can do it only once in a financial year. Once you make a choice, your income will be taxed as per the tax structure of that regime
ITR-1, ITR-2, ITR-4 forms for FY 2023-24 (AY 2024-25) available now on e-filing income tax portal
ITR filing forms for FY 2023-24 (AY 2024-25): As of April 1, 2024, the online ITR forms have been enabled on the e-filing website. This means that taxpayers who are eligible to file their tax returns using these forms can now proceed to file their ITR for the financial year 2023-2024.
CBDT enables ITR filing for FY 24; 23,000 returns filed in 4 days
ITR Form 1 (Sahaj) and ITR Form 4 (Sugam) are simpler forms that cater to a large number of small and medium taxpayers. ITR-2 is filed by people having income from residential property).
Income Tax dept asks many individuals to explain high value transactions of FY20-21 as Updated ITR deadline nears
The deadline to file updated income tax return (ITR-U) is March 31, 2024 for FY 2020-21 . In light of this deadline, the tax department is sending intimation to taxpayers urging them to check the AIS/Compliance portal regarding identified specified/high value transactions. If an individual is not being able to explain these transactions or give a satisfactory response, income tax notice will be sent.
Income Tax dept is calculating your advance tax liability by tracking these financial transactions: Here's how to check on compliance portal
The Income Tax Department said, "The Income Tax Department receives information of specified financial transactions of taxpayers from various sources. This information is reflected in the Annual Information Statement (AIS) module and is available to the persons/entities for viewing. The value of ‘Significant Transactions’ in the AIS has been used for carrying out this analysis." Read here to know what are these 'specified financial transactions'.
Tax-saving ideas: How to restructure your salary to reduce income tax outgo by more than Rs 1 lakh
Taxpayers can reduce their tax significantly by reformatting their salary. If companies restructure their compensation packages by replacing taxable emoluments with some tax-free perks, they can lower the tax liability of their employees. There are several such tax-exempt allowances, including food coupons and reimbursement of expenses on fuel and travel, newspapers and periodicals, phone and Internet. The taxable portions of the salary, such as the special allowance, can be reduced to make place for the tax-exempt allowance. Find out how to go about it.
Today March 15 is advance tax deadline: Has CBDT fixed inflated income data in AIS Compliance portal?
Advance tax due date: March 15, 2024 is the due date for payment of advance tax for FY 2023-24. However recently the tax department made in error by reporting highly inflated transaction data in taxpayer's annual information statement (AIS). As of March 15, 2024 4pm. Read here to know more about which data(s) were fixed by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT).
ITR portal shows inflated income to some taxpayers; Rs 450 showed as Rs 45000. Here's what to do if you face similar issue
The Income-tax department said on X said that they have "identified certain inconsistencies in the data of the securities market (SFT-17) provided by one of the Reporting Entities." It appears that due to this the Income-tax department's 'Compliance Portal' showed highly inflated transaction values for some taxpayers in their annual information statement (AIS). Some taxpayers say that their sale consideration of Rs 4 lakh got inflated to Rs 17 crore. There are many taxpayers who complained on X about the 'Compliance Portal' showing inflated transaction values in their AIS.
Taxman sending mails in cases of advance tax, transactions mismatch
The income tax department is reaching out to assesses whose advance tax payments don't match their financial transactions, urging them to correctly calculate and pay their advance tax by March 15. This initiative aims to ensure tax compliance and enhance taxpayer services. The department uses data from the Annual Information Statement to identify discrepancies and inform taxpayers. Taxpayers can log in to their e-filing accounts to view details of significant transactions and comply with tax regulations.
Worried about income mismatch in ITR? Here's how the compliance portal can help you fix it with certain income
Income tax mismatch: To help individuals identify the cause of income tax mismatch, the tax department has launched a new scheme called 'E-Verification Scheme 2021'. Under this scheme all information relating to mismatch of income tax data has been displayed. However if an individual cannot fix these mismatches or explain the reason, they may get an income tax notice.
CBDT identifies mismatches in ITRs, third party info
The Income Tax department has identified mismatches in ITRs filed by some taxpayers and information on dividend and interest income received from third parties. Taxpayers can respond to the mismatches on the e-filing website. Some mismatches will be resolved automatically.
Govt to launch 2nd version of National Career Service portal in 2024; prod states on labour reforms
In 2024, the government aims to enhance the ease of doing business and extend social security to unorganized labor, including gig and platform workers. The Union Labour and Employment Minister Bhupender Yadav stated plans to launch the upgraded National Career Service (NCS) portal, NCS 2.0. This version will use advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for improved job matching, search features for job seekers, and skill recommendations. The government also seeks to encourage states to implement labor reforms as part of these initiatives.
Employers can log in to EPF portal to check on liabilities
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) in India has introduced automated solutions for damages and interest calculations to improve the ease of doing business for employers. This will enable employers to check their liability towards the retirement fund body every time they log in to their EPF portal.
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