Bihar VIB nabs revenue clerk, SI in separate bribery traps
Vigilance sleuths in Bihar arrested a revenue employee for a ₹1 lakh bribe in Patna and a sub-inspector for ₹40,000 in Siwan. Read the full details of the anti-corruption operations.
Vigilance sleuths in Bihar arrested a revenue employee for a ₹1 lakh bribe in Patna and a sub-inspector for ₹40,000 in Siwan. Read the full details of the anti-corruption operations.
CBI arrests a CGST Superintendent in Maharashtra for allegedly demanding a Rs 20 lakh bribe to settle a fabricated Rs 98 lakh tax demand. Read the full details of the corruption case.
Punjab's GST collections surge 16% to Rs 17,860 crore till November. Excise revenue also rises 8.64%. FM Cheema credits tech-driven enforcement & OTS scheme for boosting state finances.
The 3rd National Indirect Tax Moot Court Competition 2024, organized by the Chamber of Tax Consultants, concluded successfully in Delhi. The event aimed to hone the skills of future indirect tax professionals. Read more about the winners and key insights.
PIB clarifies new Income Tax Bill 2025 powers. Access to emails & social media is limited to search operations for tax evasion probes. Honest taxpayers unaffected.
Struggling with property tax payments? Learn how to verify dues, download receipts, and pay online via official municipal portals. Save time and avoid penalties with our simple guide.
Learn how equity, debt & hybrid mutual funds are taxed. Optimise your post-tax returns with this detailed guide on capital gains tax, holding periods, and tax-saving strategies.
Discover five proven strategies to legally lower your tax bill in retirement. Learn about Roth conversions, Social Security taxation, and new deductions for seniors in 2025.
Madhya Pradesh reshapes finances with zero-based budgeting & a 3-year rolling plan. Deputy CM Jagdish Devda reveals FY25 revenue of Rs 55,634 Cr, per capita income of Rs 1.52 lakh, and new tech-driven initiatives for revenue growth.
India's corporate tax collections grew 7.5% to Rs 9.94 lakh crore by mid-December, surpassing personal income tax growth. Net direct tax kitty crosses Rs 17 lakh crore. Read the full analysis.
CGST Rohtak arrests Sonipat pharma trader Pawel Garg for alleged GST evasion of Rs 21.30 crore on sales of Rs 118.49 crore. Raid uncovers unaccounted transactions. Read the full details.
A 73-year-old retired VAO in Trichy sentenced to 2 years in prison for demanding a ₹2000 bribe in 2007. The vigilance department's trap led to his conviction.
India's net direct tax revenue rose 8% to ₹17 trillion in April-December, missing the 13% target. Personal income tax growth slowed due to new slab rates. Can the government meet its full-year goal?
India's net direct tax collection for FY25 grows 8% to Rs 17.04 lakh crore. Gross collections surge 24% to Rs 19.45 lakh crore, while refunds slow. Read the full analysis.
Income Tax Department conducts searches on multiple Mumbai food & beverage companies for alleged tax evasion. Actor Shilpa Shetty's co-owned restaurant among premises covered. Read the full details.
Varanasi Municipal Corporation assures no coercive action against religious sites after seers protest integrated tax bills. Commissioner clarifies tax exemptions for charitable institutions.
Income Tax Department conducts nationwide raids on food companies, including a brand promoted by Shilpa Shetty. Search operations span multiple cities, uncovering alleged financial irregularities.
Income Tax Department raids over 20 Mumbai food & beverage firms for tax evasion. Searches include a restaurant co-owned by Shilpa Shetty. Details on the ongoing investigation here.
A Gandhinagar court sends a CID inspector and constable to police remand until Dec 19 after ACB arrest for allegedly accepting a Rs 30 lakh bribe. Read the full details.
Kanpur police and tax officials bust a gang that created fake companies to evade GST worth Rs 37.87 crore. Four arrested, laptops and phones seized. Read the full investigation details.
Government uncovers 489 bogus GST registrations using forged IDs, evading Rs 3,000 crore. Data analytics drive intensifies against tax fraud networks. Read the full report.
Government detects 489 fake GST registrations using forged PAN & Aadhaar, leading to ₹3,000+ crore tax evasion. Learn about the crackdown and new safety measures.
Pune ACB arrests a government-appointed liquidator and a panel member for demanding an Rs 8 crore bribe from a housing society. First instalment of Rs 30 lakh seized. Read the full details.
Pune ACB arrests a govt-appointed liquidator & administrator for demanding an Rs 8 crore bribe from a co-op society member. Rs 30 lakh advance accepted, trap laid. Details inside.
Understand India's advance tax rules for FY 2025-26. Know payment deadlines, key exemptions for senior citizens & salaried, and how to avoid penal interest. Plan your taxes now.
FM Nirmala Sitharaman explains new Health & National Security Cess to replace GST compensation levy. Bill aims to stop tax evasion on pan masala, secure funds for public health and defence. Read more.
Income Tax department expands Hyderabad biryani tax evasion probe to rice & meat suppliers. Officials uncover weight manipulation & ₹600 crore unaccounted income. Read the full investigation details.
A complete guide to Indian tax laws on wedding gifts, clubbing of spouse & minor's income, and alimony taxation. Learn key exemptions and avoid penalties.
The 15 December advance tax deadline is approaching. Learn who must pay, the instalment schedule, and the interest penalty for missing the due date. Act now to avoid fines.
Indian courts are pushing back against tax investigations relying solely on WhatsApp chats. Recent ITAT rulings mandate independent proof like documents or cash trails for digital evidence to be valid. Read the full analysis.