Standard Deduction Applicable for Pensioners – Clarification

Standard Deduction Applicable for Pensioners – Clarification Ministry of Finance Clarification regarding applicability of standard deduction to pension received from the former employer The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has clarified that the pension received by a taxpayer from his former employer is taxable under the head “Salaries”. The Finance Act, 2018 has amended … Read more

Amendment in Eligibility Qualification, Age, Fee and Remuneration for Tax Return Preparer (TRP)

Amendment in Eligibility Qualification, Age, Fee and Remuneration for Tax Return Preparer (TRP) MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECT TAXES) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 19th January, 2018 G.S.R. 44(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 139B of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Board … Read more

CBDT extends date till 31.3.18 for linking of Aadhaar with PAN

CBDT extends date till 31.3.18 for linking of Aadhaar with PAN Press Information Bureau Government of India Ministry of Finance 08-December-2017 12:21 IST CBDT extends date till 31.3.18 for linking of Aadhaar with PAN Under the provisions of recently introduced section 139AA of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (the Act), with effect from 01.07.2017, all taxpayers … Read more

Income Tax Department suspends an officer for harassing the taxpayer

Income Tax Department suspends an officer for harassing the taxpayer A complaint was received making serious allegations against Shri D. K. Meena, Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, posted at Surendranagar in Gujarat Region for harassing a taxpayer in a scrutiny case with malafide intention. The officer was alleged to have demanded illegal gratification through the … Read more

CBDT extends date till 31.3.18 for linking of Aadhaar with PAN

CBDT extends date till 31.3.18 for linking of Aadhaar with PAN Press Information Bureau Government of India Ministry of Finance 08-December-2017 12:21 IST CBDT extends date till 31.3.18 for linking of Aadhaar with PAN Under the provisions of recently introduced section 139AA of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (the Act), with effect from 01.07.2017, all taxpayers … Read more