Income Tax : The framework clarifies that refunds can be claimed only through valid ITR filing and mandatory verification. It emphasizes proced...
Income Tax : The new Act continues the existing tax payment framework without altering compliance obligations. It simplifies presentation while...
Income Tax : Learn why refund claims are being paused under a risk-based system and how timely reconciliation or revision can ensure smooth pro...
Income Tax : Automated risk alerts are delaying income-tax refunds without clear reasons. The law allows withholding only through statutory pro...
Income Tax : Learn why the Income Tax Department is sending risk management SMS alerts and how they differ from scrutiny notices. This guide ex...
Income Tax : India's net direct tax collections fell by 1.34% to ₹562,827 crore by July 10, 2025, despite a 3.17% rise in gross collections, ...
Income Tax : Income Tax Department warns against wrongful refund claims in ITRs. Explains consequences like penalties, scrutiny, prosecution, a...
Income Tax : Out of 3.94 crore valid ITRs for AY 2024-25, refunds were processed for 3.68 crore. Reasons for delays include invalid bank detail...
Income Tax : The Finance Act 2023 integrates sections on refund set off and withholding into section 245 of the Income-tax Act, impacting how r...
Income Tax : Learn about the rise in tax returns filed in India, targeted campaigns encouraging filings, and steps taken by the government for ...
Income Tax : The Kerala High Court held that delay condonation applications under Section 119(2)(b) must comply with the revised five-year limi...
Income Tax : The Court held that adjusting a refund against a disputed demand during the subsistence of a stay order is illegal and arbitrary, ...
Income Tax : High Court held that adjusting the entire refund during operation of a Tribunal stay order contravened the order and required refu...
Income Tax : The Court directed the PCCIT to appoint a senior officer to re-examine a refund claim where both parties lacked decades-old record...
Income Tax : The Court directed tax authorities to release refund under Sections 240 and 244A with interest calculated up to the actual date of...
Income Tax : SOP for investigating high-risk refund cases for AY 2024-25. Clusters of suspicious ITRs identified and disseminated for verificat...
Income Tax : Insight Instruction No. 8 guides Assessing Officers in verifying high-risk refund ITRs for AY 2024-25, detailing steps for verific...
Income Tax : CBDT issues comprehensive guidelines for condonation of delay in filing returns claiming refunds or losses under Section 119(2)(b)...
Income Tax : Explore detailed guidelines & procedures for verifying high-risk refund cases using Insights investigation tool. Learn how to navi...
Income Tax : Discover how jurisdictional assessing officers verify high-risk refund cases with Insight Instruction No. 77. Learn the SOP and st...
The Rajasthan High Court orders the refund of Rs. 24 lakh collected during a search, citing no valid demand. The court also imposes a 12% interest and a penalty.
The Karnataka High Court directed the IT Department to refund excess TDS to the Azim Premji Foundation, along with statutory interest, stressing that refunds cannot be indefinitely withheld.
The Karnataka High Court directed the Income Tax Department to issue a refund with interest to M N Dastur & Company, reinforcing that refunds cannot be withheld after an ITAT order.
Taxpayers across India are expressing growing frustration over what they claim are significant delays in the processing of their income tax refunds for the Assessment Year 2025-26.
ITAT Ahmedabad rules interest received under Section 244A on income tax refunds is taxable and rejects rectification plea, distinguishing it from interest on government grants.
Learn about active income tax refund scams, how to identify fake emails, and essential steps to protect your financial information from cyber fraudsters.
Pune ITAT deletes Section 270A penalty on Advik Hi-Tech Pvt. Ltd., ruling non-disclosure of adjusted IT refund interest was an inadvertent error, not under-reporting.
CBDT Circular 07/2025 permits processing of condoned ITRs filed by 31 Mar 2024 till 31 Mar 2026, offering relief to taxpayers awaiting pending refunds.
Beware of tax refund scams. The Income Tax Department is cracking down on fraudulent ITR claims. File accurate returns to avoid penalties and legal action.
India’s Income Tax Department launched a major crackdown on fake deductions and bogus refunds in July 2025. Learn about the fraud, professional liabilities, and compliance measures.
