I-T department flags crypto risks, opposes entry

I-T department flags crypto risks, opposes entry | India News

NEW DELHI: The income tax department on Wednesday flagged major risks associated with virtual digital assets (VDA), such as cryptocurrency, joining the Reserve Bank of India in opposing the entry of these instruments.In a presentation to the parliamentary standing committee of finance, the tax authorities flagged as to how anonymous, borderless and near-instant value transfer…

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Income Tax department emails rattle taxpayers! Tax refunds, ITR processing on hold over claim mismatches - here’s what’s happening

Income Tax department emails rattle taxpayers! Tax refunds, ITR processing on hold over claim mismatches – here’s what’s happening

The income tax notices suggest that the assessment of income tax returns and the release of refunds have been paused for these categories of taxpayers. (AI image) Income Tax alert! The Income Tax Department is sending emails and SMSes to taxpayers, just ahead of the year-end, alerting them of mismatches in their deduction and exemption…

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ITR filing: Received ‘nudge’ from Income Tax Department for tax return & refund claims? Here’s what you need to do

ITR filing: Received ‘nudge’ from Income Tax Department for tax return & refund claims? Here’s what you need to do

Identified taxpayers are being sent SMS and email under the government’s NUDGE campaign. (AI image) ITR filing FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26): The Income Tax Department is stepping up scrutiny for tax returns and many taxpayers are getting alerts to check their exemption and deduction claims. The last date to file income tax returns for FY…

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ITR filing: Why are taxpayers getting messages from Income Tax Department on claims? Key FAQs before Dec 31 deadline

ITR filing: Why are taxpayers getting messages from Income Tax Department on claims? Key FAQs before Dec 31 deadline

Representative image (AI-generated) The Income Tax Department on Tuesday issued a press release clarifying why several taxpayers have received emails and SMS alerts seeking a review of their tax deduction and exemption claims.The department urged taxpayers to review their deduction and exemption claims for the current assessment year and take corrective steps before the revised…

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PAN-Aadhaar linking deadline nears: How to link your PAN with Aadhaar before December 31, 2025; step-by-step guide

PAN-Aadhaar linking deadline nears: How to link your PAN with Aadhaar before December 31, 2025; step-by-step guide

The Central Board of Direct Taxes has cautioned that non-compliance will have financial consequences. (AI image) PAN-Aadhaar linking deadline: The final date to complete your PAN–Aadhaar card linkage is December 31, 2025. Beginning January 1, 2026, the Income Tax Department will declare all PANs that remain unlinked as inoperative.As per Notification No. 26/2025, issued on…

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Tax nudge: Income tax dept ropes in MNCs to flag undisclosed foreign assets; employees face Dec 31 deadline

Tax nudge: Income tax dept ropes in MNCs to flag undisclosed foreign assets; employees face Dec 31 deadline

With just days left before the year-end compliance window closes, the Income Tax department has begun reaching out directly to multinational companies, asking them to alert Indian employees about undisclosed foreign assets and income, according to multiple tax advisors.Several large multinationals — including a global consumer healthcare firm, a wireless technology major and a US-based…

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ITR filing AY 2025-26: Received message from I-T department? Big clarification issued - what taxpayers need to know

ITR filing AY 2025-26: Received message from I-T department? Big clarification issued – what taxpayers need to know

The Income tax department (ITD) on Thursday said the recent communications sent to some taxpayers regarding their transactions are advisory in nature and aimed at facilitating voluntary compliance, not initiating enforcement action.In a post on X, the department said the messages were issued only in cases where there is an apparent significant gap between disclosures…

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Income Tax Department cautions taxpayers against rise in fake emails, SMS scams

Income Tax Department cautions taxpayers against rise in fake emails, SMS scams

Image used for representative purposes NEW DELHI: The Income Tax Department has issued a public advisory cautioning taxpayers, especially senior citizens, against fraudulent emails, SMS messages, and websites impersonating the Department to steal personal and financial information.In an official awareness message shared by the Income Tax Department, Government of India, on X, taxpayers have been…

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