Income-tax Act

Income Tax officials conduct raids in Bengaluru, reveal Rs 880 cr of concealed income

During the course of the survey operation, evidence of tax evasion has been gathered regarding wrongful claims of deduction u/s 80JJAA of Income-tax Act, 1961.

Jul 13, 2021, 23:10 PM IST

India, US to sign bilateral agreement for exchange of CbC reports by March-end

This would enable both the countries to exchange CbC Reports filed by the ultimate parent entities of International Groups in the respective jurisdictions.

Mar 15, 2019, 17:39 PM IST

Here's why ELSS is best tax-saving instrument under section 80C

Looking into the data of the last five years, ELSS returned over 19 percent.

Jan 31, 2018, 12:54 PM IST

Govt sets up panel to review income tax laws

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the annual conference of tax officers in September, had observed that the Income-tax Act, 1961 was drafted more than 50 years ago and it needs to be redrafted.

Nov 22, 2017, 17:54 PM IST

No taxman can terrorise assesses of scrutiny: CBDT chief

Seeking to allay concerns of taxpayers, CBDT has asked them not to get terrorised by threats of their cases being wilfully chosen for "scrutiny" by the taxman as the procedure is fully electronic and devoid of any human intervention.

Jun 24, 2015, 15:54 PM IST

FinMin may double tax exemption limit under 80C to Rs 2 lakh

Seeking to boost household savings, the Finance Ministry is considering doubling the exemption limit for investments by individuals in financial instruments to Rs 2 lakh.

Jun 30, 2014, 16:09 PM IST