Filing Rectification Request Under Section 154(1) when Your Tax Refund is Less Than Expected

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If you’ve received an intimation under Section 143(1) but believe the refund amount is incorrect, you can file a rectification request under Section 154(1) Raising Rectification Request u/s.154(1): When you successfully file your Income Tax Return (ITR), the next phase …

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CBDT Should Encourage Employers to Allow Employees to Rechoose Tax Regimes for FY 2024-25

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The CBDT typically issues a circular on TDS from salaries for employers after the Finance Bill receives the President’s assent and is notified. The July 2024 Budget introduced significant changes to the income tax laws under the new tax regime, …

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CBDT Waives Higher Rate TDS/TCS Deduction in Case of Death of Deductee/Collectee Before PAN-Aadhaar Linkage

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Press Release Dated 7 August 2024: CBDT relaxes provisions of TDS/TCS in the event of death of deductee/collectee before linkage of PAN and Aadhaar In a recent update, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued Circular No. 8 …

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Beware of Income Tax Refund Scams: How to Protect Yourself

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This ongoing scam has been observed year after year, particularly after the original ITR filing deadline, as scammers attempt to exploit taxpayers eagerly awaiting their refunds. With the recent deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITRs) just passed and the …

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CBDT Chief Ravi Agarwal’s Advice to Income Tax Officers: Embrace a PRUDENT Approach

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Advice of CBDT Chief Ravi Agarwal to Income Tax Officers Ravi Agarwal, the newly appointed Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), has urged income tax officials to adopt a prudent approach in their duties. This guidance, along …

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Mandatory Tax Clearance Certificate to Leave India Starting October 1

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The 2024 Budget has introduced stricter rules for obtaining these clearance certificates, particularly focusing on compliance with the Black Money Act. Starting October 1, a new mandate requires anyone living in India to obtain a tax clearance certificate before leaving …

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Exempted Allowances under Section 10(14)(i) of the Income Tax Act

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Allowances exempted under section 10(14)(i) of Income Tax Act 1961 Section 10(14)(i) of the Income Tax Act provides specific allowances to employees to cover expenses incurred while performing their official duties. These allowances are exempt from tax up to the …

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Discard ITR Option Available from AY 2023-24: Discard the Wrong ITR and Refile Afresh

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Now there is no need of filing revised returns. Taxpayers can discard the wrong ITR and file their rectified ITR afresh by using the ‘Discard ITR’ functionality within the I-T Portal Discard ITR Option: Many taxpayers encounter situations where they …

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Rebate Under Section 87A Restricted on Short-Term Capital Gains of Equities Since July 5: Expert Views

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Following the July 5 update, the ITR filing utilities are not allowing the rebate under section 87A for various special rate incomes. The income tax rebate under section 87A of the Income-tax Act, 1961, provides a significant benefit by reducing …

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ITR Filing 2024: Will the Return Filing Deadline Be Extended Beyond July 31?

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Taxpayers are encountering significant challenges while filing their income tax returns due to persistent glitches in the e-filing portal. These issues include difficulties in accessing crucial forms such as Form 26AS, AIS, and TIS. The deadline for filing income tax …

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Income Tax Deduction u/s 80GG for Individuals Paying House Rent Without HRA Benefits

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Section 80GG offers a valuable deduction for individuals and HUFs paying house rent without getting HRA benefits Section 80GG of the Income Tax Act provides significant relief for individuals paying house rent without receiving House Rent Allowance (HRA) from their …

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Failure to Disclose High-Value Transactions in ITR May Result in Notices from the I-T Department

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High-value transactions, including bank deposits, mutual fund investments, property dealings, and share trading, are scrutinized by the IT Department Taxpayers should be aware that high-value transactions exceeding specific limits are closely monitored by the Income Tax Department. Failing to disclose …

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