CBDT Notifies New Rules for Simplified ITR Rectification & Refunds The Central Board of Direct Taxes has issued new rules aimed at improving efficiency in correcting income tax return errors and expediting refunds. The CBDT has rolled out a new framework to streamline the rectification of income tax return (ITR) errors and expedite refund processing …
Online portal to gather public feedback on Proposed Income Tax Bill, 2025 CBDT has introduced an online portal to gather public feedback on the proposed Income Tax Bill, 2025, which aims to simplify and modernize India’s tax framework. This initiative allows stakeholders, including taxpayers, professionals, and businesses, to suggest improvements to tax rules and related …
Tax Benefits on Formation of Employee Provident Fund & Gratuity Trust Tax Exemption on Income of the Gratuity Trust: Income received from the gratuity trust is exempt under Section 10(25)(iv) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. A tax-free return of 10% p.a. is equivalent to a pre-tax return of 13-14% p.a., making it a highly …
LTCG Exemption u/s 54EC via Investment in Capital Gain Bonds When a taxpayer sells long-term immovable property (land, building, or both), they can avail of capital gains tax exemption by reinvesting the gains in specified 54EC bonds. These are fixed-income instruments offering a tax-efficient way to reinvest capital gains. An individual can claim multiple exemptions …
Key Announcements Union Budget 2025 presented by FM Nirmala Sitharaman The Union Budget 2025, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, introduces a series of initiatives aimed at fostering inclusive development, bolstering economic growth, and enhancing the welfare of various societal segments. Key Announcements Union Budget 2025 Agriculture and Rural Development: Launch of the Dhan Dhanya …
Overview on Vivad Se Vishwas (VSV) Scheme 2.0 rules Vivad Se Vishwas (VSV) Scheme 2.0 rules, now officially notified, focus on reducing direct tax litigation, building on the success of the original VSV 1.0 from 2020. This new scheme presents an opportunity for taxpayers to settle disputes efficiently, although it excludes more complex cases like …
Overview on Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme 2024 Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme 2024 offers a streamlined process for taxpayers to resolve long-standing tax disputes efficiently. By providing a clear path to settle disputes, the scheme aims to reduce litigation, bring relief to taxpayers, and enhance the efficiency of tax administration. The Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme 2024, …
Taxation of shares transactions for Individuals Kind of share Trading transaction: When it comes to the taxation of shares transactions for individuals treating it as a business, Three Categories and taxation varies based on category, Intraday- Buying and selling shares on the same day, Delivery based- Buying shares & holding them for a certain time …
CBDT Issue Clarification on Section 115 BAC The Finance Act 2020 introduced Section 115BAC in the Income Tax Act, offering individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) the option to be taxed under a new concessional tax regime. This new section permits taxpayers to choose between the old tax regime and the new concessional rates, provided …
What is the process of Adjustment of income tax refund against Income tax demand? Adjusting an income tax refund against a Income tax demand occurs when the tax authorities set off any tax refund due to a taxpayer against the Income tax liabilities or Income demands that the taxpayer owes. Section 245(1) of the Income-tax …