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Ola not obligated to deduct tax at source on payment to driver: ITAT

Tribunal says Ola is a mere intermediary; its role is limited to managing OLA app, facilitating transport services by the driver to the rider and payment collection via e-wallet on driver's behalf

Over 155,000 updated income tax returns filed in May-Sept: I-T Dept

Over 1.55 lakh updated income tax returns (ITR-U) have been filed up to September 2, the income tax department said on Sunday. The income tax department had in May this year notified a form for filing updated income tax returns (ITRs). The taxpayer will have to pay an additional amount over and above the due tax while filing ITR-U. "Over 1.55 lakh Updated ITRs have been filed upto 2nd September, 2022," the I-T department tweeted. It said more than 20,000 taxpayers have filed Updated ITRs for both AYs 2020-21 and 2021-22 (2019-20 and 2020-21 fiscal years). Finance Act 2022 introduced a new provision for filing Updated Income Tax Returns under section 139 (8A) of the Income-tax Act, 1961. As per the provision, an additional 25 per cent on the due tax and interest would have to be paid, if the updated income tax return (ITR) is filed within 12 months, while the rate will go up to 50 per cent if it is filed after 12 months, but before 24 months from the end of relevant Assessment ...

7.24 million income tax returns filed in one day, a record: CBDT

On July 31, 7.24 million ITRs had been filed, shattering all previous single-day records (the maximum being 4.9 million in 2019)

SSBA Innovations, which runs TaxBuddy, files Rs 105-cr IPO papers with Sebi

SSBA Innovations, which runs tax portal TaxBuddy, has filed preliminary papers with capital markets regulator Sebi to raise Rs 105 crore through an Initial Public Offering (IPO). The IPO is entirely a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to Rs 105 crore, according to the Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP). Proceeds of the issue to the tune of Rs 65.45 crore will be used for funding user acquisition and business development, Rs 15.22 crore for technological development and balance amount towards general corporate purpose. The company is a technology-driven financial solutions and services platform focused on providing financial solutions in the area of tax planning and filing, personal investment advisory and wealth building to individuals, HUF, professionals, firms, and companies registered on its platforms. Incorporated in 2017, SSBA Innovations owns two platforms -- TaxBuddy and Finbingo. TaxBuddy was launched in October, 2019, that offers assisted tax (ITR and GST) plan

ITR Filing AY 2022-23: What if you missed the ITR?

Missed ITR 2022-23 deadline? Under section 234F of the IT Act, a late filing will be imposed on taxpayers after the due date, July 31, 2022. How many penalties should you pay?

Taxpayers fear notices due to AIS discrepancies; CBDT says unfounded

The deadline for filing income-tax returns (ITRs) for the assessment year 2022-23 ended on Sunday

ITR 2021-22: Top 5 benefits of filing ITR before the July 31 deadline

ITR is generally filed to claim the tax deductions and exemptions from the long-term capital gains, however, the benefits of filing the ITR 2021-22 before July 31 are not limited to this

ITR 2021-22: Chorus for deadline extension grows on social media

As the deadline for filing ITR approaches, the demand for extending it has also grown

ITR 2021-22: What do you lose if you file a belated income tax return?

Under section 234F of the Income Tax Act, 1961, the taxpayer is required to pay a penalty of Rs 5,000 for delaying the ITR and filing a belated ITR

No plan to extend deadline for filing income tax returns: Revenue Secretary

The government is not considering extending the last date for filing income tax returns as it expects most returns to come in by the due date of July 31, a top official said

ITR 2021-22: How does a belated income tax return differ from regular one?

Filing your income tax return on time is always the best option. We explain what happens when you file it late

Legal heir bound by law to file deceased's tax return for year of death

Failure to do so can result in penalties for the legal heir

How to file ITR-2 online with salary income, capital gains for FY22

Individual taxpayers not having business or professional income can use this form

It's prudent to file nil ITR even if your income is below Rs 2.5 lakh

Filing income tax return will prove handy while applying for a loan, insurance cover, or a visa

Kotak Mahindra Bank completes tech integration with new e-filing portal

With this, Kotak Mahindra Bank becomes one of the first private banks to be fully integrated with the new Income Tax department portal

Cross-check data in pre-filled forms while filing income-tax return

The documents you collect for this purpose will prove handy if an assessing officer conducts inquiry

File ITR to avoid TDS/TCS deduction at higher rate, say analysts

The CBDT has issued a circular pertaining to Sections 206AB and 206CCA of the I-T Act, which provide details regarding people to whom higher TDS/TCS rates should apply

Collect Form 10BE before May 31 for availing tax deduction under Sec 80G

Check the information therein carefully and get any error corrected before this deadline

Govt notifies ITR forms for 2021-22; seeks details on overseas pension a/c

ITR Form 1 (Sahaj) and ITR Form 4 (Sugam) forms cater to small and medium taxpayers.

Of 62.6 mn income tax returns filed for FY21, 45 mn processed, says CBDT

More than 5.41 crore income tax returns (ITRs) filed have been verified and 1.58 crore refunds amounting to Rs 31,857 crore for AY 2021-22 (2020-21 fiscal) have been issued