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...
Tata Sons challenges incorrect interest calculation on refunds under Section 244A. ITAT Mumbai directs reassessment of refund and interest for AY 1993-94.
Learn why Income Tax refunds are failing due to unlinked PAN with bank accounts, the implications, and how taxpayers can resolve this issue.
Summary of the ITAT Jaipur decision in Singhal Builders Vs ACIT for A.Y. 2017-18, discussing income additions, depreciation claims, and treatment of interest on income tax refund.
Learn how to validate bank accounts for income tax refunds for AY 2024-25. Ensure a smooth refund process by following these essential steps.
The Finance Act 2023 integrates sections on refund set off and withholding into section 245 of the Income-tax Act, impacting how refunds are adjusted against tax demands and withheld during pending assessments. Learn about the amendments and their implications effective from October 1, 2024.
Learn about the rise in tax returns filed in India, targeted campaigns encouraging filings, and steps taken by the government for better compliance.
Learn about interest rates applicable to income tax refunds and short tax payments under Income Tax Act. Find out how to calculate advance tax and understand implications of underpayment or overpayment.
Explore the Bombay High Court’s ruling on the refund issue in Grace Associates Vs Union of India case. Detailed analysis and implications discussed.
Read about the Bombay High Court’s judgment in Ceat Limited Vs CIT, where Ceat was entitled to interest on a tax refund exceeding 10% of the tax determined on regular assessment.
Explore detailed guidelines & procedures for verifying high-risk refund cases using Insights investigation tool. Learn how to navigate, assign cases, submit reports & more.
