There has been a marked increase in the number of income tax notices issued to taxpayers across India in recent months. These communications – on everything from defective returns to demands for additional taxes – have caused anxiety and confusion, especially among individual taxpayers. This article delves deeper into the reasons behind the increase in … Read more
The new scheme is meant to be faster and easier than filing an appeal with the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) – CIT(A) – but one particular condition makes it the less attractive option and begs the question: is this just another toothless provision from the tax department? What is e-DRS? Until now, when a … Read more
Some income taxpayers have reportedly received notices under section 148, which is related to the reopening of assessments for the assessment years 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18. A former president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India ((ICAI), the chartered accountants’ professional body, believes that these tax notices are wrongly sent since the limitation … Read more
Salary is taxable on a ‘due’ or ‘receipt’ basis, whichever is earlier. As you have retired in February 2024, the leave encashment became due to you in February 2024 itself. While section 10(10AA) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, provides an exemption for ‘payment’ towards leave encashment received, one would need to read the exemption … Read more
Independent content creators who have seen a spike in their earnings are flocking to financial advisers, wealth managers and chartered accountants (CAs) to avoid tax troubles and plan investments in everything from financial instruments and real estate to startups. “The broad theme that we have learned while working on content creators’ portfolios is that the … Read more
The deadline to file an income tax return (ITR) passed on July 31, 2024, following which eligible taxpayers received either a refund or an income tax (I-T) notice intimating them that there was something amiss in their income tax return (ITR). It could be because of a defective I-T return or a pending assessment. Let … Read more
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has released the Central Action Plan (CAP) for the fiscal year 2024-25, charting a roadmap for the Income Tax Department as India approaches the centenary of its independence in 2047. CAP 2024-25 calls for quick resolution of high-priority tax demand cases, identification of above ₹2 lakh cash transactions … Read more
No, you aren’t. However, if the gift were from a non-relative, let’s say a friend, you would’ve needed to pay taxes to be on the right side of the law. When it comesto the tax treatment of gifts, the rules are pretty specific. Gifts received from relatives are fully exempt. Gifts from non-relatives up to … Read more
ITR refund scam: The Income Tax Department (IT) has cautioned taxpayers to beware of scams. According to the IT department advisory, taxpayers should stay vigilant against online scams such as fake calls and pop-up notifications stating that they can avail of tax refunds. ऑनलाइन धोखाधड़ी से सावधान रहें pic.twitter.com/UtGD7QAWLG — Income Tax Mumbai (@IncomeTaxMum) August … Read more
Budget 2024 has introduced significant changes to the National Pension System (NPS), aiming to make it more attractive and beneficial for private sector employees. One of the most notable changes is the increase in the tax deduction limit on the employer’s contribution to NPS, which has been raised from 10% to 14% of the basic … Read more