Income Tax (IT) Department simplifies linking PAN with Aadhaar for taxpayers using Income Tax India website

Income Tax (IT) Department simplifies linking PAN with Aadhaar for taxpayers using Income Tax India website  Ministry of Finance 11-May, 2017 16:55 IST Income Tax (IT) Department simplifies linking PAN with Aadhaar for taxpayers using Income Tax India website No need to login or be registered on the E-filing website for linking The Income Tax … Read more

​Are arrears of salary taxable? – Income Tax FAQ

​What is considered as salary income? section 17​​ of the Income-tax Act defines the term ‘salary’. However, not going into the technical definition, generally whatever is received by an employee from an employer in cash, kind or as a facility [perquisite] is considered as salary. ​What are allowances? Are all allowances taxable? Allowances are fixed … Read more

Ceiling on IT for salaried persons should be raised to Rs 7.5 lakh: AIBEA to Jaitley

Ceiling on IT for salaried persons should be raised to Rs 7.5 lakh: AIBEA to Jaitley  The ceiling on Income Tax for salaried persons should be raised upwards to Rs 7.5 lakh with exclusion of fringe benefits like housing, medical and educational facilities. The IT rate above Rs 7.5 lakh and upto Rs 12 lakh … Read more

CBDT extends the date for filing income tax return for Assessment Year 2016- 2017 from July 31st to August 5th, 2016

CBDT extends the date for filing income tax return for Assessment Year 2016- 2017 from July 31st to August 5th, 2016 As per provisions of Section 139(1) of Income-tax Act 1961, Central Board of Direct Taxes extends the due date for filing returns of Income for Assessment Year 2016- 2017 from 31st July, 2016 to … Read more