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CBDT sets Cost Inflation Index at 376 for FY26 for capital gains

The new CII will apply to FY26 capital gains computations and benefit taxpayers selling land or buildings acquired before July 23, 2024 who opt for indexation

CBDT raises cost inflation index to 376 for FY26 to ease capital gains tax

CBDT raises Cost Inflation Index to 376 for FY26, offering tax relief on capital gains for assets bought before July 23 2024. New rules reduce indexation scope under Finance Act 2024

FM flags tax appeals backlog, tells CBDT to fast-track resolution

Sitharaman asks tax department to resolve 5.7 lakh pending appeals, improve grievance redressal and refunds, and adopt a more taxpayer-centric approach

CBDT acts against non-filers with foreign income, assets worth ₹29,000 cr

Finance Ministry on Friday said CBDT is taking action against people having foreign income and as many as 5,483 taxpayers have filed belated returns reporting foreign assets worth Rs 29,208 crore and additional income of Rs 1,089.88 crore. Suitable action under the extant provision of law is under consideration for non-responsive taxpayers, the finance ministry said in a statement. The finance ministry's statement comes amid reports that money deposited in bank accounts of Indian entities in Switzerland has increased in 2024. Indian money parked in Swiss banks more than tripled in 2024 to 3.5 billion Swiss francs (nearly Rs 37,600 crore) on the back of a huge jump in funds held through local branches and other financial institutions, annual data released by Switzerland's central bank showed on Thursday. The ministry statement said that a total of 24,678 taxpayers reviewed their ITRs and 5,483 taxpayers filed their belated return for the assessment year (AY) 2024-25, reporting forei

Increased I-T scrutiny: NGOs, HNIs, and past cases under the scanner

New CBDT guidelines target NGOs, HNIs, and repeat offenders. Tax expert says, 'There is no way to avoid compulsory scrutiny if you fit the checklist.'

Unaccounted income invested in Virtual Digital Assets on CBDT radar

The Central Board Direct Taxes (CBDT) is investigating tax evasion and laundering of unaccounted income by high-risk persons through investment in crypto currency. Such entities and individuals which are engaged in Virtual Digital Asset (VDA) transactions and have failed to comply with the Income-tax Act, 1961 have been identified for verification, sources said. As per the Section 115BBH of Income Tax Act, 1961 inserted by the Finance Act, 2022 a flat tax rate of 30 per cent (plus applicable surcharge and cess) on income from VDA transfer is applicable. The provision does not allow deduction of any expenses except cost of acquisition. Further, set-off of loss from VDA investment or trading is not allowed to be set off against any other income or for carry forward to subsequent years. Sources pointed out that data analytics has shown that a significant number of persons have violated provisions of Income Tax Act by not filing Schedule VDA of ITR and offering tax on the income earned

CBDT sends emails over undisclosed crypto income in latest NUDGE drive

CBDT emails thousands of taxpayers urging them to review and update ITRs for under-reported crypto income as part of a NUDGE campaign targeting VDA discrepancies

CBDT extends ITR filing deadline to September 15 amid major changes

CBDT extends ITR filing deadline to 15 September for AY 2025-26 citing major changes in forms, late TDS credits and system readiness, offering relief to taxpayers

CBDT extends ITR filing deadline for AY 2025-26 to September 15

The tax body said that the extension comes in the wake of the new structural and content revisions aimed at simplifying compliance, enhancing transparency, and enabling accurate reporting

From fake exemptions to old dues, CBDT tightens the tax net this year

With a record tax target this year, the CBDT is tightening scrutiny on top taxpayers, fake claims, and old dues while aiming for faster refunds and better taxpayer awareness.

Recognised startups spared Section 68 scrutiny, others under watch: CBDT

The clarification comes amid income-tax notices issued to startups for foreign funding routed via Singapore

CBDT signs record 174 APAs in FY25, including India's 1st multilateral APA

An APA helps taxpayers and tax authorities agree on how to price transactions between related companies in different countries

I-T dept offices to stay open March 29-31 for year-end tax filings: CBDT

Income tax department offices across the country will remain open on March 29 to March 31 to facilitate taxpayers in completing pending tax-related business for the fiscal year. The ongoing financial year 2024-25 ends on March 31. The Income tax department offices across the country will remain open despite the weekend and Eid-al-Fitr which may fall on Monday. In an order, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said "to facilitate completion of pending departmental work, all the Income Tax Offices throughout India shall remain open on 29th, 30th and 31st March, 2025." March 31, 2025, being the last day of the current financial year, all government payments and settlements pertaining to the fiscal have to be completed by that day. March 31, is also the last date for filing updated ITRs for AY 2023-24. A similar directive was issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for banks dealing with government business to remain open on March 31, for the convenience of taxpayers. In order

CBDT permits tax offence settlement through compounding under revised rules

Taxpayers can now settle offences by paying fine, announced the Central Board of Direct Taxes. But, this applies only if the taxpayer has no links to anti-national or terrorist activities

CBDT campaign leads to disclosure of over Rs 29,000 crore foreign assets

As a result of this campaign, 6,734 taxpayers also revised their residential status from resident to non-resident

Over 30k taxpayers declare foreign assets worth ₹29k cr in CBDT's campaign

Over 30,000 taxpayers have revised their I-T returns or filed belated returns and declared additional foreign assets and income of more than Rs 30,000 crore, Government sources said on Thursday. In line with its 'trust-first' approach, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) had on November 16 last year, launched an awareness campaign under which messages were sent to taxpayers who had not disclosed high-value foreign income or assets in their ITRs for AY 2024-25. SMSes and emails were sent to 19,501 taxpayers with high foreign account balances or significant foreign income from interest or dividends above a specified threshold. These communications requested taxpayers to revise their Income Tax Returns (ITRs) to reflect their foreign assets and income accurately. Sources said 24,678 taxpayers reviewed their ITRs and 5,483 taxpayers filed belated returns for AY 2024-25, declaring foreign assets worth Rs 29,208 crore and additional foreign income of Rs 1,089.88 crore. Also, 6,734

CBDT amends norms, mandates detailed income disclosures for business trusts

For tax purposes, business trusts such as REITs, InvITs, and certain AIFs get pass-through status and are not taxed on the income earned by them

40,000 taxpayers under lens for deductions, CBDT targets TDS defaulters

The focus will be on habitual violators, cases showing significant gaps between tax deductions and advance tax payments, instances involving frequent revisions to deductee details

CBDT introduces self-help tool to provide instant answers to I-T bill 2025

The tool provides a comprehensive mapping of the parts from the old and new tax legislation

There is no plan to phase out old tax regime: CBDT Chairman Ravi Agrawal

Agrawal discussed a range of topics, including framing of tax proposals, and why he feels most taxpayers would opt for the new tax regime