Income Tax
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Union Budget 2026: Tax slabs set for a big shake-up or higher exemption limit ahead? All eyes on FM
Budget | Jan 20, 2026, 04:55 PM ISTIn the Union Budget 2025, the government offered a huge relief to the middle class by announcing that income up to Rs 12 lakh per annum would be tax-free under the new tax regime.
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PAN-Aadhaar link deadline over: Here's how to check if your PAN is active or not
Business | Jan 02, 2026, 04:56 PM ISTChecking PAN status is essential because, as per the Income Tax Department rules, if PAN and Aadhaar are not linked within the stipulated time, the PAN card becomes inoperative or inactive.
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Is your Income Tax refund stuck? Here's why it’s on hold and what taxpayers should do
Personal Finance | Dec 24, 2025, 01:57 PM ISTIn comparison to the same period of last year, the refund payouts between April and September 2025 were significantly lower.
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PAN-Aadhaar linking deadline ends soon: Step-by-step guide to complete process before it’s too late
Personal Finance | Dec 23, 2025, 05:14 PM ISTPAN-Aadhaar linking: The Central Board of Direct Taxes has clarified that in case of non-compliance, there will be financial consequences, which may also include suspension of income tax refunds.
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Dividend income and tax rules: Here's what investors must know to save some extra bucks
Personal Finance | Dec 11, 2025, 04:36 PM ISTBefore FY 2020–21, dividends were tax-free in the hands of investors because companies were already paying Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT).
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Income Tax Refunds: By when you will get it and step-by-step guide to check status online
Market | Nov 25, 2025, 04:33 PM ISTIncome Tax Refunds: According to CBDT Chairman Ravi Agrawal, the tax department is undertaking an analysis of wrongful deductions claimed in certain cases, leading to a delay in the issuance of refunds.
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ITR filing deadline extended till THIS date for corporates and audited cases | Check here
Income Tax | Oct 29, 2025, 11:34 PM ISTThe Income Tax Department has extended the ITR filing due date for AY 2025-26 to December 10 for corporates and audited entities, and the audit report deadline to November 10, 2025. The CBDT's move offers relief amid industry appeals and monsoon disruptions.
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Income Tax Return deadline extended in big relief to taxpayers, check details
Income Tax | Sep 16, 2025, 12:54 AM ISTThe Central Board of Direct Taxes has decided to further extend the due date for filing these ITRs for AY 2025-26 from 15th September, 2025, to 16th September, 2025. The e-filing portal, it said, would remain in maintenance mode from midnight to 2.30 am on Tuesday to enable changes in the utilities.
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ITR Filing Deadline: Netizens complain of glitches as deadline ends soon
Income Tax | Sep 15, 2025, 05:13 PM ISTMany chartered accountants and individuals have posted on social media about problems with the Income Tax (I-T) portal. They reported issues with making tax payments and downloading the Annual Information Statement (AIS).
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ITR filing deadline ends today: Last-minute guide to avoid rush while filing Income Tax Return
Income Tax | Sep 15, 2025, 01:22 PM ISTIncome Tax Return: Another important aspect of filing ITR is to pick the correct ITR form. ITR-1 (Sahaj) is for salaried taxpayers with income up to Rs 50 lakh.
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ITR deadline extended to September 30? Beware of fake news, warns Income Tax Department
Income Tax | Sep 15, 2025, 06:54 AM ISTThe Income Tax Department has clarified that the ITR filing due date is not extended beyond September 15 and flagged a fake notice claiming otherwise. It also urged taxpayers to rely only on official updates and use the 24x7 helpdesk for assistance.
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ITR Filing 2025: From ITR-1 to ITR-7, here's what these form means
Income Tax | Sep 11, 2025, 06:04 PM ISTOne important change has been introduced in ITR-1 and 4, which was notified on April 29, relating to the reporting of capital gain income from listed equities.
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ITR Status: Here's how to check status online using PAN - Step-by-step guide
Personal Finance | Nov 25, 2025, 04:05 PM ISTThe Income Tax Department has simplified the process of checking the tax returns online. You just need to have the User ID, password, and PAN linked with Aadhaar to be able to check the refund status.
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New Income Tax Bill 2025: Changes and how they impact taxpayers - Find out here
Income Tax | Aug 27, 2025, 06:03 PM ISTWhile not part of the final revised Bill, earlier drafts had proposed granting tax authorities powerful access to taxpayers’ digital footprints—emails, trading accounts, social media—to aid compliance.
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Top 7 countries with zero income tax in the world | In Pics
World | Aug 26, 2025, 08:14 PM ISTImagine living in a country where you get to keep your entire paycheck without worrying about income tax deductions. For many, this feels like a dream, but there are nations across the globe that have turned it into a reality.
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Centre withdraws Income Tax Bill 2025, revised version to be tabled on August 11
Business | Aug 08, 2025, 11:47 PM ISTCentre withdraws Income Tax Bill 2025: To avoid confusion by multiple versions of the Bill and also to provide a clear and updated version with all changes incorporated, the revised Income Tax Bill will be tabled for the consideration of the House on Monday.
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Income Tax department denies rate change under new I-T Bill, calls reports misleading
Business | Jul 29, 2025, 11:54 PM ISTThe Income Tax Department has clarified that the new Income Tax Bill, 2025, does not propose any changes to existing tax rates, including for long-term capital gains. The bill is focused solely on simplifying the language of the statute and removing outdated or redundant provisions.
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ITR: 5 smart tax-saving hacks you can use without locking in your money
Business | Jul 24, 2025, 05:53 PM ISTThe National Pension System (NPS) provides an additional deduction of up to Rs 50,000 under Section 80CCD(1B), over and above the Rs 1.5 lakh limit under Section 80C.
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Income Tax 2025: Essential documents to download before filing your return
Income Tax | Jul 23, 2025, 05:18 PM ISTTaxpayers get a comprehensive view of information displayed in Form 26AS through Annual Information Statement (AIS). Notably, taxpayers can also share their valuable feedback on information displayed in AIS.
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Congress loses appeal against Rs 199 crore tax demand, tribunal cites late return, violations
India | Jul 22, 2025, 08:26 PM ISTThe Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has dismissed the Congress party’s appeal against a Rs 199.15 crore tax demand for the 2018–19 financial year. The tribunal held that Congress failed to meet the mandatory conditions for exemption under Section 13A of the Income Tax Act.