The Income Tax Department has released an updated version (1.5) of the Excel-based utility for filing ITR-3, catering to individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) with income from profits and gains of business or profession. The new version, available since October 18, 2024, enhances the filing …
The Income Tax Department has launched the latest version (1.3.3) of the common offline utility for Form 3CA-3CD and 3CB-3CD, essential for taxpayers required to submit audit reports under Section 44AB of the Income-tax Act, 1961. The updated tool, available from October 15, 2024, streamlines the process …
In a significant update, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued Notification No. 115/2024, dated October 16, 2024, exempting the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) from the requirement of tax collection at source (TCS) under Section 206C(1F) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. This exemption …
India is preparing to align with the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) by adopting Pillar 2, which mandates a global minimum corporate tax rate of 15% for multinational corporations (MNCs). According to official sources, the government is set to include enabling …
SpiceJet announced on Friday that it has cleared all pending salary and GST dues, following the recent infusion of ₹3,000 crore through a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) of shares on September 23. The airline, which has been grappling with financial difficulties and legal challenges, has also …
On October 4, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman called on the Income Tax department to address a complaint raised by a taxpayer who has faced delays in receiving a tax refund. Responding to a post on X (formerly Twitter), a user highlighted that his wife has been …
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced that the Budget 2024 has introduced several significant amendments to the Income Tax Act of 1961, which will come into effect on October 1, 2024. Some areas include changes in rates of TDS, changes in rates of STT, introduction of …
Introduction The Ministry of Finance has officially notified the enforcement of several sections of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (“the CGST Act”), including the newly introduced Section 128A in the CGST Act, w.e.f. November 1, 2024. Initially, Union Budget 2024 held on July 23, …
The Income Tax Department in Srinagar has announced a special drive to address taxpayer grievances in Jammu & Kashmir, scheduled for the first week of October 2024. This initiative aims to provide taxpayers with a dedicated platform to raise concerns and seek resolutions for income tax-related …
In a significant move aimed at alleviating tax burdens, the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act has introduced a new section, 128A, which offers considerable relief for taxpayers regarding tax liabilities incurred between July 1, 2017, and March 31, 2020. This amendment allows individuals facing …
