I-T department sets April 30 deadline for approving refunds: Report

If you have not received your income tax refund so far, there is good news for you. The Income Tax (I-T) Department has set April 30 as the deadline for approving pending refunds, reported Business Line The department has prepared an interim action plan for tax refunds in this fiscal and set a timeline for various actions related …

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newsclick: ‘NewsClick’ claims its bank accounts frozen by I-T dept

Online news portal “NewsClick” claimed on Tuesday that its bank accounts have been frozen by the income-tax department and it will undertake legal measures against this “unjust and cruel” action. There was no immediate response from the I-T authorities. “As of the evening of December 18, ‘NewsClick’ has been unable to make any bank payments …

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Income Tax: What is the difference between TCS and TDS? MintGenie explains

Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) and Tax Collected at Source (TCS) are both tax-related concepts in India, but they serve distinct roles in the tax collection process. Both TDS and TCS represent vital tax mechanisms in India, contributing to the effective collection of taxes by the government. Businesses and individuals who grasp and adhere to …

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Income Tax Department considering drive to expedite refunds: Report

With 3.5 million tax refund cases currently delayed, the Income Tax (IT) Department is contemplating the organisation of campaigns aimed at aiding taxpayers. In addition to this, it is actively exploring alternative methods to expedite the refund processing, according to Financial Express.  The processing of I-T refunds faced challenges when it was done manually. To …

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Average tax return processing time cut to 10 days: CBDT

New Delhi: The average time taken to process income tax returns after its verification by the tax payer has been reduced to 10 days, Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said in a statement on Tuesday. CBDT said that the tax department’s efforts to provide seamless and expeditious taxpayer services are being continuously strengthened. “In …

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New income tax rules for these salaried taxpayers from today. Details here

New income tax rules for these salaried taxpayers: The income tax department has announced major relief to taxpayers, availing company-provided rent-free homes. It has lowered the tax for employees staying in such accommodations. The new rule comes into effect from today, September 1, 2023. Income tax rules for company-provided rent-free homes 1)10 percent of salary …

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