Facts of the case: During the assessment year 2020-21, an employee of Nokia Solutions and Networks India Private Limited (Nokia India) worked overseas in Australia from 23 August 2017 to 10 March 2020, providing services to Nokia Australia and being stationed there. Throughout the financial year 2019-20, the employee was based in and physically present …
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The facts of the case are as follows: DRP Rejection The Dispute Resolution Panel (DRP) upheld the action of the Assessing Officer (AO) in reopening the assessment under section 147 of the Income Tax Act. The DRP approved the draft assessment order of the AO, which added additional income on account of capital …
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When an NRI (Non-Resident Indian) chooses to sell property in India, it’s not just a simple transaction. It’s a big decision that comes with various factors to think about, including financial and emotional aspects. Selling property involves emotions, understanding market conditions, dealing with income tax implications, and considering the repatriation of funds to the home …
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The Income Tax Department has recently enabled the filing of ITR-1, ITR-2, ITR-4, and ITR-6 for Assessment Year (AY) 2024-25 through both offline and online modes on the e-filing portal. Additionally, Excel utilities for ITR-1, ITR-2, and ITR-4 for AY 2024-25 can be accessed under the ‘Downloads’ section on the e-filing portal. Let’s go deeper …
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As a seller when you are selling property, it’s crucial to inform the buyer about your residential status, whether you’re a resident or non-resident of India. If you’re a resident, the buyer will deduct TDS at a rate of 1% on the sale consideration when it is up to Rs 50 lakhs. The buyer deposits …
Under Indian income tax law, any individual earning an income exceeding the basic threshold of Rs 250,000 is required to file an income tax return for the Assessment Year (AY) 2024-25. This applies to both resident taxpayers and non-resident Indians (NRIs).NRIs are also subject to the basic threshold of Rs 250,000. Therefore, an NRI earning …
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NRI (Non-Resident Indians) are receiving notices from the income tax department under section 148 of the Income Tax Act, and their assessments are being made under section 147 of the act. Lately, by March 31st, income tax officers have issued several orders under section 147 or draft orders under section 144C. These orders either reject …
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Dear taxpayers! We’ve got some exciting news hot off the press from the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), under the Government of India’s Ministry of Finance. Starting April 1st, 2024, the CBDT has made it super easy for you to file your Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for the Assessment Year 2024-25, which corresponds to …
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If you’ve been keeping an eye on recent news about the Income Tax Department’s actions regarding House Rent Allowance (HRA) claims, we’ve got some clarity for you straight from the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). In a recent press release dated 8th April 2024, the CBDT addressed concerns raised by certain media reports and …
News has circulated that the income tax department is cracking down on thousands of taxpayers who have falsely claimed House Rent Allowance (HRA) deductions on their income tax returns. In a recent case, it was found that some employees had been using the PAN number of another person, to claim HRA deductions. However, investigations revealed …
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