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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GST Council Approves Refund for Additional IGST Due to Price Increase After Exports: GSTN Advisory 503

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Refund of additional IGST paid on account of upward revision in prices of goods subsequent to exports Refund of Additional IGST paid due to price hike after exports: The GST Council has approved the processing of refund applications for additional …

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Clarification on Taxability of Corporate Guarantees between Related Persons: Circular No. 225/19/2024-GST

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Clarification on Taxability & Valuation of Corporate Guarantee between Related Parties To clarify the taxability and valuation of corporate guarantee provided between related entities, the GST Council has made significant updates. These updates include the insertion of sub-rule (2) in …

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Circular No. 224-18-2024 -GST: Guidelines for Recovery of Outstanding Dues Pending GSTAT Operation, when First Appeal is Disposed of

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If a taxpayer files an appeal and makes the required pre-deposit under subsection (8) of section 112, recovery of the remaining amount is stayed as per subsection (9) Trade and field formations have expressed concerns about recovery of outstanding dues …

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Amendment in Proper Officer Designation for GST Registration and Composition Levy: CBIC Circular No. 223/17/2024-GST

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Circular No. 223/17/2024-GST: Amendment in the designation of proper officers for various functions related to Registration and Composition Levy The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued Circular No. 223/17/2024-GST, amending the designation of proper officers for …

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GSTN Advisory 502: Increase in Document Upload Size for Principal and Additional Place of Business in GST Registration

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Taxpayers can now upload documents up to a maximum size of 500 KB in both the Principal Place of Business and Additional Places of Business at the time of GST registration: GSTN Advisory 502. According to the GSTN Advisory No. …

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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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