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Record 7.8 crore ITRs filed for AY26-27 as August 31 deadline ends

New Delhi: A record of more than 7.8 crore Income Tax Returns (ITRs) were filed for Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27 as on August 31, according…

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ITR filing deadline: Income Tax Department asks business, professional taxpayers to file returns by August 31

The Income Tax Department has urged taxpayers with business or professional income who are not required to undergo a tax audit to file their Income…

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With the introduction of the new tax regime, the focus of investment planning has shifted from tax saving to wealth creation. (Unsplash/representational)
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Your Money: Afraid you’ll miss the tax deadline? Don’t be.

The word tax evokes a sense of lethargy and urgency almost simultaneously. With the introduction of the new tax regime, the focus of investment planning…

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As July marks peak tax season, many receive their income tax refunds. This article reveals how to turn that refund into a financial game-changer. Rather than splurging, find out how to use this influx wisely to pay off debts, bolster your emergency fund, and invest for the future.
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Financial planning: Received your Income Tax Refund? Here is how to make the most of it

July is when most salaried individuals file their Income Tax Returns (ITRs). The last date for filing ITR for individuals who don’t need an audit…

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Over 1.7 cr ITRs filed for AY 2026-27: I-T deptt

New Delhi: Over 1.7 crore I-T returns have been filed for 2025-26 financial year so far, the Income Tax Department said on Saturday. The last…

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Foreign tax data to be included in Form 26AS
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Foreign tax data to be included in Form 26AS

New Delhi: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has directed that financial account information received from overseas tax authorities be included in taxpayers’ Form…

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Govt flags backlog of 24.6 lakh ITRs pending beyond 90 days

New Delhi: Over 24.64 lakh income tax returns are pending for processing for more than 90 days, out of about 8.80 crore ITRs filed for…

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CBDT chief says 88 per cent of individual taxpayers have opted for new tax regime

New Delhi: As many as 88 per cent of individual taxpayers have moved to the new tax regime and the government is not thinking of…

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Over 15 lakh revised ITRs filed for current AY: CBDT

New Delhi, Over 15 lakh taxpayers have filed a revised return for the current assessment year 2025-26, the income tax department said on Tuesday. The…

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CBDT flags bogus claims on political and charitable donations

New Delhi: The Central Board of Direct Taxes Saturday said it has found widespread misuse of tax deductions linked to political donations and charitable contributions…

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