Senior citizen mistakenly paid tax on tax-free VRS compensation; wins complete relief from ITAT Chennai on this groundA senior citizen wrongly paid tax on Rs 24 lakh retrenchment compensation received under a BSNL Voluntary Retirement Scheme. Despite a sign...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
Rs 15 lakh, Rs 20 lakh or Rs 25 lakh CTC? Check your exact TDS under new vs old tax regime for Tax Year 2026-27Understanding Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on your salary is crucial. Employers calculate your annual tax liability based on declared incom...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
Income tax dept identifies up to 20,000 cases of individuals who used the ‘swapped provisions’ trick to reduce net tax liability; Know what to do now to fix thisThe Income Tax Department has flagged 15,000-20,000 cases of individuals using a 'swapped provisions' trick to unfairly reduce their tax li...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
Have a US 401(k)? Indians must report withdrawals and maturity details in ITR schedules FSI and FAIndian taxpayers with US 401(k) accounts must now report withdrawals and maturity details in ITR schedules FSI and FA. Failure to disclose ...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
Retired employee claims tax exemption on Rs 19 lakh leave encashment; I-T dept issues notice and caps it at Rs 3 lakh; ITAT Chennai grants him full reliefWhen Mr Balasubramanian Venkatachalaperumal from Jagadamal Street retired from ONGC in FY 2019-20, he got Rs 19.05 lakh as leave encashment...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Income tax alert: These taxpayers could receive scrutiny notices by June 30, 2026 under Section 143(2)The CBDT has set June 30, 2026, as the deadline for issuing scrutiny notices under Section 143(2) for FY 2025-26 returns. An internal deadl...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
Income Tax Department issues ITR scrutiny guidelines: These ITR filers may face compulsory scrutiny in FY 26-27The CBDT has released new guidelines for compulsory income tax return scrutiny in FY 2026-27, impacting returns filed in FY 2025-26. Specif...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
Worked in the US, UK or Canada? Form 40 can help Indians defer income tax liability on foreign pension accountsIndian residents with foreign pension accounts like 401(k) from working in the US, UK, or Canada can now defer India tax liability. By fili...
02 Jun, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
Who can file ITR-1 this year? Common mistakes to avoid while filing ITR-1 for AY 2026-27 on or before July 31, 2026Individuals eligible for ITR-1 filing for AY 2026-27 must file by July 31, 2026. This form is for resident individuals with income up to ₹5...
15 May, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
ITR filing 2026: Don’t miss these key income tax deadlines for FY 2025–26 (AY 2026-27)Navigating income tax deadlines for FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27) is crucial to avoid penalties. The Income Tax Department has set specific due d...
24 Apr, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
ITR filing 2026: Government releases ITR forms for AY 2026–27; check details of ITR-U and ITR-VNew Income Tax Return forms are now available for Assessment Year 2026-27. The updated ITR-U form allows taxpayers to correct past filings....
31 Mar, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
March 31 is deadline for updated ITR: Have unreported income, applied wrong rate of tax? File ITR-U with payment of additional tax, else be ready to pay higher penaltiesIndividuals can now file an updated Income Tax Return (ITR-U) to correct past errors, including unreported income or incorrect tax rates. T...
27 Mar, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
ITR e-filing: CBDT enables ITR-U filing via ITR-3 and ITR-4 forms; here's who needs to file it and whyThe Central Board of Direct Taxes has made updated Income Tax Return filing easier. Taxpayers can now use ITR-3 and ITR-4 forms on the e-fi...
18 Aug, 2025, 06.10 PM IST
CBDT notifies ITR-U: Know who can file updated return, penalty, last date to fileITR-U Updated Return: The income tax department has notified the new ITR-U form. This tax form is used by taxpayers who are eligible to fil...
20 May, 2025, 02.23 PM IST
If you missed filing updated ITR by March 31, can you go to jail?ITR-U: The deadline to file updated income tax return (ITR-U) for FY 2020-21 (AY 2021-22) was March 31, 2024. However there is no need to w...
01 Apr, 2024, 10.37 AM IST
March 31 is the last date to file ITR-U for AY 2021-22; If you miss, be ready to pay up to 200% of the income tax evadedIncome tax updated return: March 31, 2024 is the last date to file an updated income tax return (ITR-U) for AY 2021-22 (FY 2020-21). Do not...
22 Mar, 2024, 10.55 AM IST
What is the last date to file ITR-U?An updated income tax return (ITR-U) can be filed within 24 months from the end of the relevant assessment year, provided the deadline for ...
22 Sep, 2023, 10.39 AM IST