INCOME TAX ASSESSMENT
Thickening tangle of TDS/TCS requirements tests taxpayers' patience, but the taxman is loving it
The number of entries that require TDS or TCS is steadily rising. This is something that businesses and individuals find cumbersome. Finance ministers continually add to this list, posing compliance challenges and financial costs. Taxmen, however, love it and argue that TDS and TCS help them gather data crucial for tracking evasion.
Last date to file ITR is July 31; Taxpayers take to social media to complain about issues with e-filing portal
Glitches on e-filing ITR portal: It's important to keep in mind that if you wait until closer to the deadline to file, you may experience technical difficulties on the e-filing portal and encounter other issues. Therefore, it's advisable to complete your filing well before the due date to avoid potential problems.
Latest HRA tax exemption rules: Step-by-step guide on how to save income tax on house rent allowance under old income tax regime
HRA tax exemption rules: The HRA tax exemption reduces the total salary before calculating taxable income, helping employees save on taxes. It's important to note that if an employee lives in their own house or does not pay any rent, the HRA received from the employer is fully taxable.
How to file ITR online: A step-by-step guide
How to file ITR: The deadline for filing your income tax return (ITR) for the financial year 2023-24 is July 31, 2024. Many individuals will likely be busy completing the filing process. If you haven't filed your ITR yet, it's important to understand all the necessary details and steps to meet the deadline. Here is all you need to know about the ITR filing process according to the Income Tax Department's website.
Direct tax mopup 20% bigger in FY25 on income tax boost
Direct tax collections have seen a significant increase of nearly 20% to ₹5.74 lakh crore in FY25 so far, with personal income tax flows driving the surge. The government may have more fiscal flexibility in the upcoming budget presentation. Corporate profits are also on the rise, reflected in the advance tax collections. These positive trends could impact the fiscal deficit in the budget for this fiscal year.
Budget 2024 needs to decide if faceless assessment is revolutionising tax landscape or creating hurdles?
Union Budget 2024 Tax: The eagerly awaited Union Budget 2024 in India brings focus to refining the faceless assessment scheme, crucial for taxpayers and corporates. Despite challenges faced in implementation, such as unwarranted additions and arbitrary disallowances, the scheme aims to streamline tax assessments. Reforms and corrective actions are needed for a more effective and fair tax system, fostering business growth and economic development.
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Save income tax with medical expenses: Claim deduction while filing ITR u/s 80DD and 80U on treatment cost of a disabled person
Income tax return filing: You are eligible to claim a tax refund for expenses incurred for a disabled person including medical treatment. These deductions can be claimed either under section 80DD or 80U. However if the disability is autism, cerebral palsy or multiple disability then Form-10IA needs to be filed. The deadline to file Form-10IA is July 31, 2024.
Dividend received from shares and MF is taxable; Here’s how to reduce your tax outgo from dividend income in your ITR
Dividend from shares and MF: You have to pay income tax on all dividend received, however there is a way using which you can reduce the net tax outgo on dividend income. "Only interest expenses are allowed as a deduction from dividend income," says Neeraj Agarwala, Partner, Nangia & Co LLP.
Reporting foreign income in income tax return: How to report foreign income, equity share in ITR form
Reporting foreign income in ITR: Individuals who have assets and income from overseas sources are mandated to utilize either ITR 2 or ITR 3 forms when filing their tax returns. This is because Schedule FA, which is specifically designed for reporting foreign assets and income, can be found in these forms.
How to file ITR-2 online with salary, capital gains and other incomes for FY 2023-24 (AY 2024-25)?
ITR-2 can be filed using the Excel or Java utilities provided by the income tax department, or online directly through the e-filing portal. This guide outlines the most effective way to file ITR-2 online, including examples of reporting salary, capital gains, and other incomes in the tax return form.
ITR filing deadline should be permanently extended beyond July 31: Salaried get only 45 days to file tax returns
ITR filing deadline extension: The due date to file income tax return by a salaried individual is July 31, 2024 for FY 2023-24 (AY 2024-25). However, in reality salaried taxpayers get only 45 days to file their income tax return. Here are some reasons and why there is a need for permanent ITR filing deadline extension.
Now paying income tax through select credit cards can be rewarding; know how to pay income tax through credit cards
Tax payment using credit cards: "Currently, only a select few cards, such as the HDFC BizBlack and HDFC BizPower credit cards, offer rewards for tax payments. Besides these you can also use other credit cards which provide milestone benefits even on paying income tax using it like SBI Vistara Cards/IDFC Vistara Card," says Ankur Mittal, co-founder and CTO, cardinsider.com
TDS deduction from salary not enough: Salaried employees must file ITR despite tax deducted by employer
Income tax return for salaried: You need to file your income tax return even if you do not need to pay any income tax due to section 87A tax rebate. Also if you think that since TDS has been deducted from your income, you need not file ITR, then this notion is wrong.
SC rejects I-T dept's appeal due to delay, emphasises impact on foreign investors
Chief Justice DY Chandrachud dismissed a petition from the income tax department due to a 215-day delay in filing a tax appeal against Xerox India, emphasizing the negative message it sends to foreign investors who provide revenue and jobs in India.
ITR filing: How to check income tax refund status online
Income tax refund status: If you've overpaid taxes for a financial year, you can claim an income tax refund after filing your income tax return (ITR). The refund is issued after your ITR is processed and confirmed via an intimation notice under section 143(1) of the Income-tax Act, 1961. The deadline for filing returns for FY 2023-24 (AY 2023-24) is July 31, 2024.
Filing a nil ITR: 6 unexpected benefits from getting a travel visa, loan, scholarship and more
Benefits of filing an ITR: There are multiple benefits of filing an income tax return (ITR). As per Swapnil Bhaskar, Chief of Strategy, Niyo, "Filing an ITR can significantly help an individual secure a travel visa. ITR provides proof of income and hence many embassies ask for the last three years' ITR to evaluate applicant's financial stability and history."
Income Tax Return Filing 2024: Steps to file ITR without form 16
ITR filing: Some employees who receive a salary and self-employed individuals may not get Form 16. This can cause confusion when filing their Income Tax Return (ITR) because Form 16 is an essential document for this process.
ITR filing FY 2023-24 FAQs: Name of taxpayer in ITR does not match with name in PAN database; here’s what you can do
ITR filing FY 2023-24: The Income Tax Department has recently published a set of commonly asked questions (FAQs) to assist taxpayers with their return filings for the Assessment Year 2024-25. These FAQs cover a range of important topics and are now available on the tax department's official website.
You won’t get any income tax refund unless you verify your ITR; here’s how to verify ITR online, offline
Income tax return verification: You filed income tax return will be cancelled if you don't verify it within 30 days of filing of ITR. There are multiple ways to verify an filed ITR including a offline process. Read below to find out various ways of verifying a income tax return (ITR) online and offline.
Budget 2024: Savings account interest up to Rs 25,000 may get tax exempt
The government is examining a proposal to increase the tax-deductible amount on savings account interest to Rs 25,000. Current limits are Rs 10,000 (Section 80TTA), Rs 50,000 for seniors (Section 80TTB), under the old tax regime. Banks have been advocating for incentives on deposits due to rising concerns over the increasing credit-deposit ratio.
Income tax return processing status: How much time it takes for tax department to process ITR
Processing of ITR: The income tax return (ITR) filing deadline for for the financial year 2023-24 (assessment year 2023-24) is July 31, 2024. It's crucial to file the ITR by the specified deadline to avoid penalties and late fees. Additionally, it's important to ensure that the Income Tax Department promptly processes the filed ITR.
How to claim income tax refund online when filing ITR for FY 2023-24
How to claim income tax refund online: You may be eligible for a tax refund if you have paid more taxes than you owe. You can claim the refund when filing your income tax return (ITR) by the deadline of July 31, 2024 for FY 2023-24 (AY 2024-25).
Income tax refund: How to raise refund reissue request; a step-by-step guide
Income tax refund: The tax department begins processing refunds after the taxpayer verifies the form electronically. The refund is typically credited to the taxpayer's account in four to five weeks. If your refund has failed, you have to submit a “Refund Reissue Request” as applicable.
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.
Have income above Rs 3 lakh? Pay zero tax if your income is up to this limit, thanks to rebate under section 87A
Income tax rebate: Under section 87A you can get a maximum tax rebate of Rs 12,500 under the old tax regime and up to Rs 25,000 under the new tax regime. However this rebate is only available if your income is upto a specified limit. Read to find out more about income tax rebate.
Should you file ITR if your income is less than Rs 7 lakh with nil income tax?
Income tax return: Taxpayers have to file ITR if their income level exceeds the basic exemption limit or they have conducted certain specified transactions. Experts say that most taxpayers have a misunderstanding that if tax is not payable then filing of ITR is not mandatory. However this is not the case always. Read here to know more about ITR filing.
Brett Lee granted tax relief by ITAT due to invalid notice service
The Delhi bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) provided relief to former Australian cricketer Brett Lee in a tax case, ruling that the notice served to him under the Income Tax Act was beyond the limitation period. The case involved a ₹3 crore endorsement fee received by Lee for the assessment year 2013-14 from three Indian entities. The tribunal found that the notice, sent a day before the deadline and to the wrong email address, was invalid. As a result, the assessment order was quashed.
Income tax dept imposes penalty of Rs 4.68 cr on L&T
Indian multinational conglomerate Larsen & Toubro Ltd has been fined over Rs 4.68 crore by the income tax department for the tax proceedings of its former subsidiary, L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering Limited. The penalty was imposed due to the adjustment in the company's income tax assessment for the 2020-21 assessment year.
Taxpayer is entitled to claim benefit of exempted income in revised ITR if it is filed within the deadline
Income tax return: The Supreme Court of India has refused to accept a petition wherein the tax department's assessing officer (AO) contested that a individual be denied the benefit of exempted income which he claimed by filing a revised ITR. The reason behind this denial was that the AO received information from 'entry operators'.
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