Govt. appoints J.B. Mohapatra as a New Chairman of CBDT
The government on Wednesday has appointed Jagannath Bidyadhar Mohapatra as a new Chairman of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). “The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Shri J.B. Mohapatra, IRS
CBDT asks to remit TDS on Rent Over 50,000 per Month
The Central Board of Direct Taxes ( CBDT ) asked the taxpayers to remit Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) at five percent while paying House Rent above Rs. 50,000. It is mandatory for an individual
CBDT to observe Fortnight to redress Public Grievance
In a bid to go tax-friendly, the Central Board of Direct Taxes ( CBDT ) is going to observe a fortnight a fortnight in June 2018 for appeal effect and rectification for clearing up pendency
NFAC bound to Follow CBDT Circular: ITAT [Read Order]
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal ( ITAT ), Hyderabad bench has held that the National faceless Appeal Centre (NFAC) is bound to follow the circulars of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). The assessee,
CBDT releases Strict Interim Action Plan for Income Tax Dept Functions in FY 2024-2025, Timelines Leaked [Read Notification]
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued a Circular (vide F.No. 380/01/2024) dated April 05, 2024, for departmental use, outlining the Interim Action Plan for the Financial Year 2024-25. The officers were requested
CBDT extends Deadline for Trusts/Institutions to Correct Form 10B/10BB: Know the New Deadline [Read Circular]
The Central Board of Direct Taxes ( CBDT ) has issued Circular No. 02/2024 dated March 05, 2024, providing relief to trusts and institutions that submitted incorrect audit reports for the Assessment Year (A.Y.) 2023-24.
ICAI seeks to defer Implementation of Revised Form 3CD [Read Letter]
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India ( ICAI ) had requested the Central Government to postpone the newly revised Form 3CD in the next Financial year i.e., 2019-20. Tax Auditors of a certain class of
CBDT rolls out New AIS on the Compliance Portal
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has rolled out a new Annual Information Statement (AIS) on the Compliance Portal. “The Income Tax Department has rolled out the new Annual Information Statement (AIS) on the
CBDT amends Income Tax Rules on return of income pursuant to amendment under section 148 [Read Notification]
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)  amended the Income Tax Rules on return of income pursuant to amendment under section 148 of the Income Tax Act. The Board In exercise of the powers conferred
Delay in Processing Income Tax Refund: Bombay HC slams Income Tax Dept for causing Unnecessary Hardships to Taxpayers [Read Order]
The Bombay High Court has recently criticized the income tax department and the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) for not processing the income tax refund claims within the prescribed time frame causing unnecessary hardships
Pramod Chandra Mody appointed as New CBDT Chairman
After Mr. Sushil Chandra appointed as Election Commissioner by the Central Government, IRS officer Pramod Chandra Mody on Friday took over as the new chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), the policy
Income Tax Department issues Guidance on uploading of Manually submitted Form 15CA and Form 15CB with Authorised Dealers
The Income Tax Department has issued the Guidance on uploading of Manually submitted Form 15CA and Form 15CB with Authorised Dealers between 7th June to 15th August 2021 in accordance with Press Release dt. 20th
CBDT Task Force on Direct Tax entrusted with New Functions [Read Office Order]
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the scope of functions of the task force on Direct Tax. The committee was formed to submit its recommendations on the drafting of the direct tax
CBDT standardizes Process for Approval/Renewal of Electoral Trust [Read Circular]
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued a circular standardizing the process of filing an application for approval/renewal of an Electoral Trust under Section 2(22AAA) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 to be
CBDT issues Guidelines for Admitting Settlement Applications [Read Circular]
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued the order extending the period for admitting applications for settlement upto September 30, 2021 (filed after January 31, 2021) on behalf of the Interim Board and