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Investing abroad? Here's how to report foreign assets, income in ITR filing

Complete this task with care, as failure to disclose foreign assets with an aggregate value exceeding ₹20 lakh can attract a penalty of ₹10 lakh under the Black Money Act

Taxpayers can view foreign asset details in AIS ahead of I-T return filing

CBDT has enabled foreign asset and overseas income information in the Annual Information Statement to help taxpayers accurately disclose such details in income tax returns

I-T department raises Cost Inflation Index for current fiscal to 384

The income tax department has increased the Cost Inflation Index for the current fiscal for calculating long-term capital gains arising from the sale of immovable property, securities and jewellery. The Cost Inflation Index (CII) is used by taxpayers to calculate gains from the sale of capital assets after adjusting inflation. The Cost Inflation Index for FY 2026-27 is 384, as per a notification of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). The CII for fiscal 2025-26 was 376. AMRG Global Managing Partner Rajat Mohan said the annual notification of the Cost Inflation Index reflects the government's commitment to maintaining an objective inflation-adjustment mechanism wherever indexation benefits continue under the new tax framework. It provides taxpayers, valuers and tax professionals with clarity for computing the indexed cost and reduces interpretational disputes, Mohan added. CII or Cost Inflation Index is notified under the Income-tax Act, 1961 every year. It is popularly used

Delhi HC to hear plea on judges' allowances under new income-tax regime

The Delhi Tax Bar Association has challenged a CBDT memorandum that restricts tax benefits on judges' allowances to the old income-tax regime

Over 17 million taxpayers file ITRs ahead of July 31 deadline: I-T deptt

Over 1.7 crore I-T returns have been filed for 2025-26 financial year so far, the Income Tax Department said on Saturday. The last date to file ITRs 1 and 2 for income earned in 2025-26 fiscal year is July 31. "Over 1.7 Crore taxpayers have already taken the smart step and filed their ITRs for A.Y. 2026-27," the department said on X. Of this, more than 10 lakh returns were filed on Friday. ITR Form 1 (Sahaj) is a simpler form that caters to a large number of small and medium taxpayers. Sahaj can be filed by a resident individual having annual income up to Rs 50 lakh and who has salary income, one house property, and agricultural income up to Rs 5,000 a year. ITR-2 is filed by individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) not having income from profits and gains in business or profession, but having income from capital gains.

CBDT to reflect foreign financial information in AIS, Form 26AS under AEOI

The tax department will upload foreign financial information received under international information-sharing agreements into taxpayers' AIS and Form 26AS to improve transparency and compliance

How to correct mistakes in your tax return after submission, refund even

No penalty is levied for revising a return, provided the original return was filed on time

Saving tax vs making investment: How the two tax regimes measure up

The decision is between choosing a tax system to guide your investments, or separate investing from taxation

Could your income tax return face complete scrutiny under CBDT's new rules?

The CBDT has identified six categories of taxpayers for mandatory complete scrutiny in FY27. Understanding the triggers can help taxpayers stay prepared

Salary, property, stocks: How to manage taxes on multiple income sources

If you have multiple income sources, calculate the gross to find out the amount you need to pay as tax

Best of BS Opinion: RBI faces twin inflation risks as uncertainty swirls

Today's Opinion highlights the RBI's policy choices, soaring IPL franchise valuations, fiscal challenges, climate targets and a timely examination of contemporary China

Supreme Court seeks Attorney General's help over vacancies in ITAT

The Supreme Court expressed surprise over long-pending vacancies in the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal and sought the Attorney General's assistance to expedite appointments

SC seeks Centre's reply on vacancies in Income Tax Appellate Tribunal

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought response from the Centre on a plea regarding staff and member vacancies across the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal and asked the high courts to send judicial officers on deputation to meet the requirements. A bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi issued notice to the Centre and sought assistance from Attorney General R Venkataramani on the issue. "Petition to be supplied to the office of Attorney General to ensure that the unfilled posts are filled at the earliest in the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal. As a stop gap measure tribunals may request HC to send judicial officers on deputation where such officers can be spared," the bench said. The top court was hearing a PIL filed by a ex-vice president of the ITAT Parveen Kumar Bansal concerning vacancies in Income Tax Appellate Tribunal. Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for the petitioner, submitted that all posts of officers, including registrars, are lying vac

CBDT pushes banks, MFs to file error-free transactions by May 31

CBDT has asked banks, mutual funds and other reporting entities to ensure timely and error-free filing of Statements of Financial Transactions

IIFL Finance shares jump despite ₹476 crore income tax demand notice

Lender says it has strong legal grounds to contest the tax demand as investors cheer the end of a key regulatory overhang on the stock

IBC-tax law mismatch clouds loss carry-forward benefits: Experts

Under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), financially stressed companies can be taken over by new owners through a resolution process

Presumptive taxation: Explain income-investment gap with clear proofs

Reconcile investment details with bank records, Form 26AS and AIS before tax filing

Old vs new tax regime: Higher allowances, HRA changes warrant a review

Employees whose cost to company includes these components may find the old regime more beneficial this year

Broader 'export incentives' definition in ITA 2025 prompts CBDT clarity

Experts warn wider wording in new income-tax law could expand tax scope to indirect benefits, urging CBDT to clarify and prevent disputes for exporters

Form 121: Aggregate of small incomes shouldn't breach exemption limit

The Income-tax Rules, 2026, mark a major clean-up of the compliance framework