CBDT issues Central Action Plan for FY25, sets Income-Tax department roadmap — tax demands, cash transactions, arrears

CBDT issues Central Action Plan for FY25, sets Income-Tax department roadmap — tax demands, cash transactions, arrears

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

Income Tax department’s big warning: Exaggerated, bogus claims for refunds punishable offence

Income Tax department’s big warning: Exaggerated, bogus claims for refunds punishable offence

The Income Tax Department has asked all citizen filing income tax returns to not make bogus claims for expenses, under-report their income or exaggerate deductions, this is a punishable offence causing delays in the issuance of refunds, reported PTI on Sunday, July 28. The income tax return (ITR) filing session for the assessment year 2024-25 … Read more

CBDT to reopen cases linked to false HRA claims? Income tax body issues clarification, says ‘any apprehensions about…’

CBDT to reopen cases linked to false HRA claims? Income tax body issues clarification, says ‘any apprehensions about…’

Rejecting media reports suggesting the large-scale reopening of cases related to incorrect house rent allowance (HRA) claims, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on Monday, April 8 clarified that “apprehensions about retrospective taxation on these matters and re-opening of cases are completely baseless.”  Also Read: Income Tax: Rent paid to spouse can be claimed … Read more