FM to launch enhanced 'single window' website for taxpayers
Taxpayers will now be able to perform their I-T related works like filing returns or applying for a PAN card from an enhanced single website to be launched tomorrow by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.
Sep 21, 2014, 19:11 PM IST
Do not keep taxpayers waiting: CBDT to I-T department
CBDT has issued strict instructions to Income Tax department officers asking them not to keep taxpayers waiting in their offices for getting their work done as such action bring great "embarrassment" to the government.
Sep 01, 2014, 18:15 PM IST
Income tax dues can be paid at RBI offices, 29 banks
Reserve Bank has asked the public to pay their income tax dues well in advance so as to avoid standing in long queues and stated that 29 agency banks are also authorised to accept such payments.
Aug 27, 2014, 00:08 AM IST
Legislative framework in place to deal with illicit money:Govt
The government has created an appropriate legislative framework, besides setting up institutions to deal with illicit funds to unearth black money, Parliament was informed Tuesday.
Aug 05, 2014, 17:17 PM IST
No amnesty for tax evaders; govt vows re-look at GAAR
The government Wednesday ruled out any tax amnesty scheme to unearth black money saying it goes against honest taxpayers even as it sought to send out a positive signal to investors by promising a re-look at the controversial GAAR shortly.
Jul 30, 2014, 21:40 PM IST
Chowdary tipped to be new CBDT chief
Senior IRS officer K V Chowdary is tipped to be the new Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), the apex authority of the Income Tax department.
Jul 27, 2014, 19:15 PM IST
I-T Dept should unearth black money at home too: Arun Jaitley
As government makes effort to bring illicit money stashed abroad, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Monday asked the I-T Department to focus its effort on unearthing 'quite large' black money within the country as well.
Jul 21, 2014, 19:01 PM IST
Over Rs 1 lakh cr locked in excise, service tax litigation
Over Rs 1 lakh crore of taxes were locked up in various stages of litigation in service tax and central excise at the end of March 2013, official auditor CAG has said.
Jul 20, 2014, 19:12 PM IST
Beware of phishing emails, cautions Income Tax department
The I-T department Monday cautioned the public against responding to emails originating from private addresses as tax personnel send communication only through official email addresses.
Jul 14, 2014, 21:50 PM IST
'Achieving Rs 6.24 lakh cr in indirect taxes a challenge'
It is a challenge to achieve the budget target of Rs 6.24 lakh crore in indirect taxes in the current financial year, a senior finance ministry official said Monday.
Jul 14, 2014, 21:45 PM IST
ITR filing: CBDT launches new tax calculator for taxpayers
Taxpayers can see the tax calculator on the official website of the I-T department-- www.Incometaxindia.Gov.In.
Jul 13, 2014, 15:02 PM IST
'UPA regime responsible for Nokia plant troubles'
Tamil Nadu Government Friday blamed previous UPA regime for the troubles faced by Nokia's Chennai plant which was kept out of Microsoft acquisition pact in the wake of Rs 21,000 crore tax dues raised by the I-T Department.
Jul 11, 2014, 22:11 PM IST
New intel units, 800 personnel to check service tax evasion
The Finance Ministry has cleared creation of new intelligence units across the country and appointment of over 800 personnel to check any leakage in its earnings from the indirect tax.
Jul 06, 2014, 19:06 PM IST
Taxpayers to get quick SMS, email updates on refunds, filing
The Income Tax department will soon start updating taxpayers about the status of their I-T refunds and processing of certain tax statements by sending real-time SMSes and emails, on similar lines as that of credit card and bank transactions at present.
Jul 06, 2014, 18:30 PM IST
Taxpayers to share their email-id, cell phone in I-T returns
Taxpayers filing their I-T returns this year will now have to share their email-id and mobile phone number with the tax department
Jul 03, 2014, 22:17 PM IST
