File ITR at earliest as govt not contemplating extension of July 31 deadline: Revenue secretary
1 year, 5 months ago

File ITR at earliest as govt not contemplating extension of July 31 deadline: Revenue secretary

India TV News  

As the finance ministry is not contemplating an extension of the July 31 deadline, Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra has urged the income taxpayers to file their returns at the earliest. About 5.83 crore income tax returns were filed as on July 31 last year, the last day for filing returns for assessment year 2022-23. As per the Budget 2023-24, the government expects gross tax receipts of Rs 33.61 lakh crore in the current fiscal. Of this, the government aims to mobilise Rs 18.23 lakh crore, 10.5 per cent higher than collected from corporate and individual income tax, as per the Budget papers. Taking both direct and indirect taxes, the gross tax collection is expected to grow by 10.45 per cent to Rs 33.61 lakh crore in 2023-24 as compared to Rs 30.43 lakh crore mobilised in the last financial year.

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GSTR-9 simplified: Filing, features, deadlines and other details
19 hours, 51 minutes ago

GSTR-9 simplified: Filing, features, deadlines and other details

India Today  

GSTR-9 is the annual return to be filed by taxpayers registered under Goods and Services Tax, offering a comprehensive overview of sales, purchases, and the GST charged and paid during the financial year. GSTR-9 is mandatory for GST taxpayers with an aggregate annual turnover exceeding Rs 2 crore for the financial year 2023-2024. However, the following categories are exempt from …

Only 6.68 pc of population filed income tax return in 2023-24 fiscal | DEATILS
6 days, 6 hours ago

Only 6.68 pc of population filed income tax return in 2023-24 fiscal | DEATILS

India TV News  

Income tax returns: The country's population may be the largest in the world, but Indians are still lagging behind in filing income tax returns. The latest data shows that only 6.68 per cent of India's population filed income tax returns for the financial year 2023-24, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said in a written reply to the Rajya …

Income tax: Refunds surge 46.31% to ₹3.08 lakh cr; 1.62 crore ITR filings processed in a day, says Finance Ministry
1 week, 4 days ago

Income tax: Refunds surge 46.31% to ₹3.08 lakh cr; 1.62 crore ITR filings processed in a day, says Finance Ministry

Live Mint  

The Ministry of Finance on Thursday, December 12, announced that the issuance of tax refunds had increased 46.31 per cent during the period of April 1 to November 27 in the financial year 2024-25, compared to the same period in 2023-24, reported the news agency ANI. At its peak, the income tax return portal handled over 900 filings in a …

Mind economy's interest before Revenue's: Sanjay Malhotra to tax officials
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Mind economy's interest before Revenue's: Sanjay Malhotra to tax officials

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Cautioning tax officials to not kill the goose that lays the golden egg in the process of tax collection, revenue secretary Sanjay Malhotra told a gathering of officials that they need to be careful not to hurt the economy’s interests in the hunt for revenue. “This is a very positive development for the industry—it signals the government's intention …

Tax Deadline: Authorities Extend Last Date For Filing ITRs. Find New Date Here
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Tax Deadline: Authorities Extend Last Date For Filing ITRs. Find New Date Here

ABP News  

The Central Board of Direct Taxes announced on Saturday that the deadline for income tax return filing has been extended. ➡️The due date for the assessees referred to in clause of Explanation 2 to Sub Section of Section 139 has been extended from 30th November, 2024, to 15th December, 2024. ➡️ Circular No.… pic.twitter.com/4umO91ELAQ — Income Tax India November 30, …

Tax action in the Union budget for 2025-26 could set the course for Viksit Bharat
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Tax action in the Union budget for 2025-26 could set the course for Viksit Bharat

Live Mint  

Balancing fiscal prudence with the need to provide a growth impetus has been a hallmark of our government over past Union budgets. Particularly praiseworthy is the government’s proposal to undertake a comprehensive review of the Income Tax Act of 1961 within the context of reviewing the entire direct and indirect taxation regime. On the indirect taxation side, the 2024-25 budget …

India Expects to Surpass Rs 22 Lakh Cr Direct Tax Target
1 month ago

India Expects to Surpass Rs 22 Lakh Cr Direct Tax Target

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The government on Monday said that it would exceed the Rs 22 lakh crore direct tax collection target set for the current fiscal year. As per the latest data released by the tax department between April 1 and November 10, net direct tax collection has grown 15.41 per cent to Rs 12.11 lakh crore, including net corporate tax …

Income Tax Returns data shows that 5 times more people are earning over 50 lakhs per year since PM Modi came to power, pay over 75% of taxes
1 month, 1 week ago

Income Tax Returns data shows that 5 times more people are earning over 50 lakhs per year since PM Modi came to power, pay over 75% of taxes

Op India  

Over the course of last ten years, the number of income tax filers has increased by an astounding 120%, as per media reports. The data from income tax return filings shows that the number of people with yearly incomes over Rs 50 lakh surged five-fold from 1.85 lakh in 2013–14, to over 9.39 lakh in 2023–24. Furthermore, from Rs 2.52 …

Income tax share from below ₹10 lakh group shrinks over 10 years, high earners dominate
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1 month, 1 week ago

Income tax share from below ₹10 lakh group shrinks over 10 years, high earners dominate

Live Mint  

Data from the Income Tax Department reveals a shift in India’s tax landscape over the past decade, with the share of tax collected from individuals earning less than ₹10 lakh dropping from over 10% to 6.22%. Tax collection from this group has tripled, rising from ₹2.52 lakh crore in 2014 to ₹9.62 lakh crore in 2024, data showed. “Tax liability …

ITR filing: Deadline to file tax returns for corporates, some taxpayers is November 15; Check penalty and other details
1 month, 1 week ago

ITR filing: Deadline to file tax returns for corporates, some taxpayers is November 15; Check penalty and other details

Live Mint  

The deadline to file income tax returns by corporates and individuals requiring audit for the financial year 2024-25 is November 15, 2024. Types of taxpayers to file returns by Nov 15: As per an Economic Times report citing Prakash Hegde, a chartered accountant, there are three types of taxpayers who have to file ITR by November 15, for the financial …

ITR deadline is November 15, 2024 for these taxpayers: Check details
1 month, 1 week ago

ITR deadline is November 15, 2024 for these taxpayers: Check details

Hindustan Times  

The deadline for filing income tax returns for the financial year 2023-24 is November 15, 2024, specifically for taxpayers subject to an income tax audit and some other designated taxpayers, The Economic Times reported. Thus, the tax audit report must also be submitted before filing the ITR. The ET report cited chartered accountant Prakash Hegde as saying the following types …

India is investing more in mutual fund SIPs, and paying more tax too
1 month, 1 week ago

India is investing more in mutual fund SIPs, and paying more tax too

Firstpost  

With individual wealth creation through investments aligning with strengthened government revenues, India appears resilient in the face of global uncertainties Investments in mutual funds,a s well as tax collection in India have gone up. New records for SIPs In October 2024, investments through monthly systematic investment plans into mutual funds surpassed Rs 25,000 crore for the first time and reached …

Income Tax Deadline: Last one week left to file tax return for THESE taxpayers. Check details
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Income Tax Deadline: Last one week left to file tax return for THESE taxpayers. Check details

Live Mint  

Taxpayers who are meant to get their accounts audited have only one week left to file their income tax return for AY 2024-25. The last date to file income tax return for these taxpayers is November 15. The income tax department recently issued a statement that says that it's the last week left for taxpayers whose accounts are audited or …

Karnataka Tax Collection: Chief Minister Warns Officials of Missed Targets
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka Tax Collection: Chief Minister Warns Officials of Missed Targets

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has issued a warning to government officials, emphasizing the importance of meeting tax collection targets. The state has set a target of Rs 1,10,000 crore for commercial tax collection for the financial year 2024-25, and as of October, Rs 58,773 crore has been collected. The state has achieved 53.5% of its target so far, but it …

India's Tax Filers Surge Fivefold, With 52% of Salaried Individuals Reporting Income Over Rs 1 Crore
2 months ago

India's Tax Filers Surge Fivefold, With 52% of Salaried Individuals Reporting Income Over Rs 1 Crore

ABP News  

India's tax filers have seen a significant surge in recent years, with the number of individuals reporting taxable incomes exceeding Rs 1 crore surging fivefold in the assessment year 2023-24. This growth has been driven by both an increase in the total number of taxpayers and an increase in the number of individuals with taxable incomes exceeding Rs 1 crore.

Income Tax Department Sees Doubled Number of Income Taxpayers in 10 Years
2 months ago

Income Tax Department Sees Doubled Number of Income Taxpayers in 10 Years

New Indian Express  

The number of income taxpayers has doubled in the past 10 years, with direct tax collection tripling during the same period. Tax buoyancy has shown a sharp improvement, indicating that the growth in tax collection was more than double the nominal GDP growth rate. This is a positive sign for the Indian economy, as it suggests that the country is …

GST collections hit a 40-month low in September 2024
2 months, 3 weeks ago

GST collections hit a 40-month low in September 2024

The Hindu  

Growth in India’s Gross Goods and Services Tax collections slumped to a 40-month low of 6.5% in September, with revenues at ₹1,73,240 crore, about 1% lower than the tally in August. Gross domestic revenues were up 5.9% in September, with the uptick moderating 4.5% higher after adjusting for refunds, provisional numbers from the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs …

U.P govt’s revenue earnings up by ₹1725.83 crore in August
3 months, 2 weeks ago

U.P govt’s revenue earnings up by ₹1725.83 crore in August

Hindustan Times  

The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday claimed an increase of ₹1725.83 crore in tax and non-tax revenue earnings in August 2024 with the total collections going up to ₹15,969.65 crore vis-a-vis ₹14,243,82 crore earned in the same month in 2023. The state government’s tax collections in the first five months of 2024-2025 are 76 per cent of the target going …

Tax department made Rs 1.57 lakh crore refunds so far, says official
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Tax department made Rs 1.57 lakh crore refunds so far, says official

New Indian Express  

The Income Tax Department of the Ministry of Finance has processed refunds worth Rs 1.57 lakh crore so far, according to a top Government official. "Those who have not yet received their tax refunds need to check if they have got any notification from the tax department. Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday shared that close to 4 crore Income …

Tax defaults in India skyrocket by 1000% over last 10 years, litigations double: Report
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Tax defaults in India skyrocket by 1000% over last 10 years, litigations double: Report

Hindustan Times  

Tax defaults in India have skyrocketed by 1000% in the last ten years and litigation associated with it has also consequently risen, according to a Moneycontrol report, which cited data compiled from various Union Budgets. Tax defaults in India skyrocketed by 1000% in the last ten years and associated litigation has also consequently risen How much tax default did India …

GST receipts’ growth rebounds to 10.3%; July kitty third-highest ever
4 months, 3 weeks ago

GST receipts’ growth rebounds to 10.3%; July kitty third-highest ever

The Hindu  

India’s Gross Goods and Services Tax collections hit their third-highest monthly level in July to cross ₹1.82 lakh crore, with revenue growth recovering to 10.3% from a three-year low of 7.6% in June. Gross revenue from domestic transactions grew 8.9% in July, easing from 9.4% recorded in June, but growth in taxes collected on imports bounced 14.2% from just 2.4% …

GST collections surge by 10.3 per cent in July, cross Rs 1.82 lakh crore mark
4 months, 3 weeks ago

GST collections surge by 10.3 per cent in July, cross Rs 1.82 lakh crore mark

India TV News  

Goods and Services Tax collections for July reached Rs 1,82,075 crore, marking a 10.3% year-on-year increase. 2024 year-to-date: Total GST collections have been Rs 7.38 lakh crore, up 10.2% from Rs 6.70 lakh crore in the same period of 2023. 2023–24 Fiscal year: Gross GST collections totalled Rs 20.18 lakh crore, an 11.7% increase from the previous fiscal year. The …

Last-minute ITR filers face glitches galore on income tax portal: ‘Infosys got ₹4,200 crore for this?’
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Last-minute ITR filers face glitches galore on income tax portal: ‘Infosys got ₹4,200 crore for this?’

Hindustan Times  

As the deadline for filing income tax returns ends on Wednesday, July 31, many last-minute filers encountered technical glitches on the income tax portal. Many taxpayers tagged software giant Infosys that has developed the income tax portal. I respectfully request that you initiate portal improvements starting tomorrow and ensure a seamless and efficient experience for taxpayers in the next year,” …

Extend ITR Filing Deadline To Aug 31; Tax Practitioners Urge Amid Portal Issue, Flood and Landslide
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Extend ITR Filing Deadline To Aug 31; Tax Practitioners Urge Amid Portal Issue, Flood and Landslide

News 18  

ITR Filing Last Date 2024: The All-India Federation of Tax Practitioners has requested the Central Board of Direct Taxes to extend the deadline of filing Income Tax returns by a month to August 31 for the assessment year 2024-25. In a memorandum, AIFTP national president Narayan Jain and Direct Tax Representation Committee chairman S M Surana said floods in several …

Income Tax dept warns ITR filers of stern action in case of bogus TDS claim | Check last date
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Income Tax dept warns ITR filers of stern action in case of bogus TDS claim | Check last date

India TV News  

The Income Tax Department on Sunday asked income tax return filers to refrain from making bogus claims for expenses, under-reporting their earnings or exaggerating deductions calling it a punishable offence that causes a delay in issuance of refunds. For individuals with net taxable income of more than Rs 5 lakh for the financial year 2023-24, filing a belated return may …

ITR filing: 'Over 5 crore returns filed so far this fiscal year', says Income Tax Department
4 months, 3 weeks ago

ITR filing: 'Over 5 crore returns filed so far this fiscal year', says Income Tax Department

India TV News  

The Income Tax Department on Saturday revealed that more than 5 crore Income Tax Returns have been filed on the e-filing portal so far this fiscal year. In a post on social media platform X, the IT Department said, "More than 5 crore ITRs for AY 2024-25 have already been received on the e-filing portal of the Income Tax Department …

Budget 2024: Income tax slabs changed, standard deduction increased. Read details
5 months ago

Budget 2024: Income tax slabs changed, standard deduction increased. Read details

Op India  

On Tuesday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Annual Financial Statement before the Lok Sabha. The Finance Minister has given relief to taxpayers who choose to opt for the New Tax regime as the tax slabs have been revised and the Standard deduction limit has been increased from Rs 50,000 to Rs 75,000. Personal Income Tax: The Union Finance Minister …

Budget 2024 Highlights on income tax: FM Sitharaman revises personal income tax slabs; taxation rates remain unchanged
5 months ago

Budget 2024 Highlights on income tax: FM Sitharaman revises personal income tax slabs; taxation rates remain unchanged

The Hindu  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her seventh Budget speech on July 23 revised the tax slabs under the new regime. Whilst the rate of taxation remains unchanged, the size of each of the slabs, excluding the initial zero to ₹3 lakh, remains unchanged. Budget 2024-25: Taxes Earlier, the Finance Minister further placed increasing the standard deduction for salaried employees from …

Punjab sees 15% jump in tax revenue despite sluggish GST
5 months ago

Punjab sees 15% jump in tax revenue despite sluggish GST

Hindustan Times  

Chandigarh : The Punjab government registered an increase of 15% year-on-year in its tax revenue in the first quarter of the financial year 2024-25. The Punjab government registered an increase of 15% year-on-year in its tax revenue in the first quarter of the financial year 2024-25 The impressive increase came on the back of improved state excise, sales tax and …

India's 2024 Budget: A push for tax reform
5 months ago

India's 2024 Budget: A push for tax reform

India Today  

The 2024 Budget, scheduled for July 23, may see tweaks to key tax policies to boost government revenue — bold steps to tackle tax evasion and improve tax compliance. 1980: For every Rs 100 collected, Rs 11 came from income tax, Rs 12 from corporate tax, Rs 1 from other direct taxes, and Rs 76 from other indirect taxes. 2000: …

ITR E-filing portal glitches: Will Income Tax return deadline be extended beyond July 31?
5 months, 1 week ago

ITR E-filing portal glitches: Will Income Tax return deadline be extended beyond July 31?

Hindustan Times  

The deadline for filing income tax returns in 2024 is set on July 31. The Income Tax Department's website noted, “Over 2.7 crore ITRs have been filed as on 14 July 2024, which is 13% more compared to returns filed during the same period last year. While the milestone of filing of 1 crore of ITRs for AY 2024-25 arrived …

Corporate tax cut enriched billionaires by Rs 2 lakh crore; middle-class hit by heavy taxes: Congress
5 months, 1 week ago

Corporate tax cut enriched billionaires by Rs 2 lakh crore; middle-class hit by heavy taxes: Congress

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: With the personal income tax collections exceeding the corporate tax collections, the Congress alleged on Sunday that the corporate tax cut has put over Rs 2 lakh crore in the "pockets of billionaires," while the middle class continues to bear the weight of heavy taxation. The opposition party's attack on the government came a day after data released …

ITR Filing: Why It Is Necessary to File Income Tax Return AY 2024-25 Well Before the Deadline?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

ITR Filing: Why It Is Necessary to File Income Tax Return AY 2024-25 Well Before the Deadline?

News 18  

Filing your income tax return is not just a financial formality; it is a crucial responsibility for every taxpayer in India. As we approach the July 31, 2024, deadline to file the income tax return, it is essential to understand why filing your ITR well before the deadline can significantly benefit you. Conclusion “Filing your Income Tax Return well before …

Move ahead: On GST and reform
6 months ago

Move ahead: On GST and reform

The Hindu  

Revenues from the Goods and Services Tax, which completes seven years at the end of this month, hit a record high of ₹2.1 lakh crore in April that typically sees higher inflows due to a year-end compliance rush. Although gross revenues from domestic transactions grew 15.3%, accelerating from a 13.4% rise a month earlier, revenues from goods imports dipped for …

Direct tax collections for FY 2024-25 surge by over 20%
6 months ago

Direct tax collections for FY 2024-25 surge by over 20%

Hindustan Times  

The Ministry of Finance has announced a robust growth in India's direct tax collections for the financial year 2024-25, with net collections increasing by 20.99 per cent and gross collections growing by 22.19 per cent. As per the provisional figures up to June 17, 2024, the net direct tax collections for FY 2024-25 have reached ₹4,62,664 crore. The net collections …

ITR Return Filing: Should you file ITR if your income is less than ₹7 lakh?
6 months ago

ITR Return Filing: Should you file ITR if your income is less than ₹7 lakh?

Hindustan Times  

If your gross taxable income exceeds basic exemption limit, it is mandatory for you to file an income tax return. But this does not mean you have to pay income tax as there is a tax rebate under section 87A of the Income tax Act, 1961 owing to which you are eligible if your net taxable income does not exceed …

GST collection rises 10% to ₹1.73 lakh crore in May
6 months, 3 weeks ago

GST collection rises 10% to ₹1.73 lakh crore in May

The Hindu  

The country's gross GST collections rose to ₹1.73 lakh crore in May, growing 10% year on year driven by increased revenues from domestic transactions, the finance ministry said on Saturday. After accounting for refunds, the net GST revenue for May 2024 stood at ₹1.44 lakh crore, reflecting a growth of 6.9% compared to the same period last year. The gross …

GST collection records 10 per cent year-on-year growth to Rs 1.73 lakh crore in May
6 months, 3 weeks ago

GST collection records 10 per cent year-on-year growth to Rs 1.73 lakh crore in May

India TV News  

In a latest development, India’s gross GST collections rose to Rs 1.73 lakh crore in May, registering a 10 per cent year-on-year growth driven by augmented revenues from domestic transactions, the finance ministry stated on Saturday. The 10 per cent year-on-year growth in May collection is driven by a strong increase in revenues from domestic transactions amid slowing of imports, …

Broaden GST net, cut cesses to reduce tax burden
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Broaden GST net, cut cesses to reduce tax burden

New Indian Express  

Goods and services tax collection crossed the landmark of Rs 2.1 lakh crore for the first time in April. Truth be told, April has always seen higher collections, thanks in part to year-end adjustments in tax assessments. But what sets apart the latest haul is that a part of the 12.4 percent increase over last year was led by a …

Direct Tax Collections Grow 18 Per Cent To Rs 19.58 Lakh Crore In FY24, Beat Revised Estimates
8 months ago

Direct Tax Collections Grow 18 Per Cent To Rs 19.58 Lakh Crore In FY24, Beat Revised Estimates

ABP News  

The direct tax collections for the 2023-24 fiscal year increased almost 18 per cent against the funds collected in the previous fiscal year, official data from the Ministry of Finance revealed on Sunday. ➡️Net Direct Tax collections for FY2023-24 exceed the Budget Estimates by ₹ 1.35 lakh crore i.e by 7.40% & Revised Estimates by 0.67% ➡️Gross Direct Tax collections …

What Will Happen If You Do Not File Your ITR Before The Deadline
8 months, 2 weeks ago

What Will Happen If You Do Not File Your ITR Before The Deadline

News 18  

March has ended, and with the income tax filing season in full swing, individuals are busy ensuring they meet their tax obligations. Missing this deadline can impact your ability to choose between the old and new tax regimes. Filing before this deadline allows taxpayers to select between the old and new tax regimes. In contrast, the old tax regime offers …

A reform window: On the GST trajectory
8 months, 3 weeks ago

A reform window: On the GST trajectory

The Hindu  

The financial year 2023-24 appears to have ended on a high on the revenue front. Net direct tax collections rose 19.9% by mid-March to hit 97% of revised Budget targets, while the Goods and Services Tax has yielded a robust ₹20.18 lakh crore. Gross GST revenues in March, for transactions undertaken in February, crossed ₹1.78 lakh crore, the second highest …

Govt’s FY24 tax collection target broadly met on back of robust economic activity: Report
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Govt’s FY24 tax collection target broadly met on back of robust economic activity: Report

Live Mint  

The central government’s tax collection target of over ₹34.37 lakh crore for fiscal year 2023-24 has been broadly met on the back of robust economic activity and improved compliance, according to a report by PTI. The net direct tax collection grew 19.88 per cent to over ₹18.90 lakh crore till March 17 on higher advance tax mop-up. Advance tax collections …

India's Net Direct Tax Collections Rise 20 Per Cent to Rs 18.9 Lakh Crore
9 months ago

India's Net Direct Tax Collections Rise 20 Per Cent to Rs 18.9 Lakh Crore

ABP News  

The direct tax collection of the Centre after adjusting for refunds has grown 19.88 per cent annually to Rs 18.9 lakh crore in FY2023-24, compared to the corresponding period of the preceding Financial Year, where collections amounted to Rs 15.7 lakh crore. This substantial rise in net collections primarily comprises Corporation Tax at Rs 9.1 lakh crore and Personal Income …

India’s direct tax collections grow 20 per cent for financial year 2023-24
9 months ago

India’s direct tax collections grow 20 per cent for financial year 2023-24

India TV News  

Business news: The net direct tax collection grew 19.88 per cent to over Rs 18.90 lakh crore till March 17 on higher advance tax mop-up. The Central Board of Direct Taxes said net direct tax collection of Rs 18,90,259 crore includes Corporation Tax at Rs 9,14,469 crore and Personal Income Tax, including Securities Transaction Tax at Rs 9,72,224 crore. Advance …

GST collections up 12.54% in February 2024
9 months, 3 weeks ago

GST collections up 12.54% in February 2024

The Hindu  

India’s gross revenues from the Goods and Services Tax grew at a three-month high pace of 12.54% in February to cross ₹1.68 lakh crore, marking the fourth-highest monthly collections from the tax. February’s GST revenue growth reflected the third highest uptick in 2023-24 and lifted the total collections so far this year to ₹18.4 lakh crore, 11.7% above the same …

Net direct tax collection stands at Rs 15.60 lakh crore Y-o-Y growth of 20%
10 months, 1 week ago

Net direct tax collection stands at Rs 15.60 lakh crore Y-o-Y growth of 20%

India TV News  

New Delhi: Net direct tax collection in the current fiscal year has witnessed a growth of 20 per cent year-on-year to Rs 15.60 lakh crore. Direct tax collections up to 10th February 2024 show that gross collections are at Rs 18.38 lakh crore, which is 17.30 per cent higher than the gross collections for the corresponding period of last year," …

India’s tax-to-GDP ratio to hit a record high of 11.7% of GDP in 2024-25: Revenue Secretary
10 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s tax-to-GDP ratio to hit a record high of 11.7% of GDP in 2024-25: Revenue Secretary

The Hindu  

February 06, 2024 08:19 pm | Updated 09:05 pm IST - NEW DELHI India’s tax-to-GDP ratio is expected to hit a record high of 11.7% of GDP in 2024-25, led by an uptick in the more ‘equitable’ direct taxes, and the government will continue to simplify and rationalise the tax regime to reduce disputes, litigation and intrusive means of enforcement, …

56 lakh updated ITRs filed, Rs 4,600 crore taxes collected in two years: CBDT
10 months, 3 weeks ago

56 lakh updated ITRs filed, Rs 4,600 crore taxes collected in two years: CBDT

India TV News  

The income tax department has collected around Rs 4,600 crore in taxes from 56 lakh updated income tax returns filed by taxpayers in the past two years, according to Nitin Gupta, the Chief of the Central Board of Direct Taxes. The CBDT has set up a demand management centre in Mysuru, Karnataka, to focus on large disputed tax demands exceeding …

Union Budget fiscal deficit for 2024-25 at 5.1% compared to 5.8% in FY24
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Union Budget fiscal deficit for 2024-25 at 5.1% compared to 5.8% in FY24

The Hindu  

The revised fiscal deficit for financial year 2024-25 is estimated at 5.1 per cent of the GDP, down from 5.8 per cent for the current financial year 2024, Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in her interim Budget speech on Thursday. As per data released by the Controller General of Accounts on Wednesday, the Union government’s fiscal deficit touched ₹9.82 lakh …

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