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Taxpayers use the e-filing portal of the department to file their income tax returns (ITRs) and perform other income tax related tasks on the web portal: https://www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in. (Photo: PTI)

New helpline for income tax e-filing

Department has separate helpline numbers to take questions and queries on various other issues that a taxpayer faces.

01 Jan 2018 3:03 PM

The new facility will result in time savings for the taxpayers. (Phtoto: Representational/PTI)

GST Network simplifies returns filing process

GSTR 3B returns, one-click filing has been introduced as no tile will be shown to such taxpayers.

14 Dec 2017 9:58 AM

Deadline for linking PAN with Aadhaar previously was July 31 but was extended to August 31 and later to December 31, 2017. (Photo: PTI)

Deadline for PAN-Aadhaar linkage extended till March 31

This is the third extension given by the govt to individuals to link the PAN with the biometric ID.

08 Dec 2017 1:06 PM

Form TRAN-1 declaration is to be filed by persons registered under GST law who wish to claim credit for taxes paid under pre-GST regime.

Businesses can revise GST transition claim form now

Facility to revise Form GST TRAN-1 declaration has been introduced on GST Portal for taxpayers.

10 Nov 2017 2:02 PM

Table 6A of Form GSTR1 has been introduced on the GST portal.

GSTN launches new facility for exporters to claim refunds

Exporters can save and upload their export data which are part of GSTR-1 after filling up export details in table 6A.

05 Nov 2017 5:20 PM

In 2017-18, a total of 32 APAs (2 bilateral and 30 unilateral) have been signed till date.

CBDT signs 7 more unilateral APAs with taxpayers

CBDT has entered into seven more Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) during October 2017.

02 Nov 2017 3:17 PM

Over 46.54 lakh businesses had filed July GSTR-1 returns.

Last date for filing GSTR-2, 3 extended by a month

Till Saturday, about 12 lakh businesses had filed GSTR-2 returns for the month of July.

30 Oct 2017 5:26 PM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley (Photo: PTI)

Govt waives fine for delayed filing of Aug, Sept GST returns

As per the data, 55.87 lakh GSTR-3B returns were filed for July, 51.37 lakh for August and over 42 lakh for September.

24 Oct 2017 1:00 PM

This facility will provide an opportunity to the taxpayer to verify details of GSTR 3B before filing and minimise chances of error. (Phtoto: Representational/PTI)

GST Network starts offline utility for GSTR-3B filing

Taxpayers can download offline utility from GSTN portal under the download section and after fill in the data.

20 Oct 2017 5:30 PM

A window has been hosted on the main page of the department's website. (Photo: PTI)

I-T dept launches 'online chat' to answer taxpayers queries

An option has also been provided to the taxpayer for emailing entire chat to their ids for future reference.

18 Oct 2017 2:01 PM

A new I-T return filer is defined as a person who has not filed return in the previous years but is liable to do so under the law.

I-T dept fastens belt to add 1.25 cr new tax filers this year

The total number of all returns (electronic + paper) filed during the financial year 2016-17 was 5.43 crore.

28 Sep 2017 12:40 PM

The taxpayers can access their personal e-filing account at https://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/. (Photo: PTI)

I-T dept asks taxpayers to update self info on e-filing portal

A taxpayer can do any business using their personal e- filing account only after updating the details.

22 Sep 2017 2:57 PM

Input tax credit data for CGST claimed in TRAN-1 has shown that registered businesses have claimed over Rs 65,000 crore as transitional credit.

Tax authorities to scan transition credit claim of 162 cos

Till last week as many as 70 per cent of 59.57 lakh taxpayers had filed returns.

15 Sep 2017 2:11 PM

The deadline for Aadhaar-PAN linkage is August 31.

How SC's ruling on privacy may affect Aadhaar-PAN linkage

With the August 31 deadline looming around the corner, the Supreme Court’s order has left taxpayers in confusion.

26 Aug 2017 2:12 PM

The last date of filing of simplified returns without transitional credit is August 20 while with transitional credit the date is August 28. (Photo: PTI)

Around 50,000 traders get GST registration nos in Mumbai

Mumbai had launched a huge facilitation campaign for helping taxpayers file their returns.

19 Aug 2017 6:54 PM

The additional ITRs received in 2017 works out to be 56 lakh.

No inconsistency in number of tax payers: CBDT

Number of individuals filing income tax returns has jumped to 2.79 crore this year from 2.23 crore last year.

18 Aug 2017 8:06 PM

Finance ministry had said the TRANS I form will be available on the GSTN website from August 21. (Phtoto: Representational/PTI)

Form to claim past credit under GST expected from August 19

Over 71.30 lakh excise, service tax and VAT payers have migrated to the GSTN portal.

18 Aug 2017 4:11 PM

The total number of APAs signed till date stands at 171.

CBDT signs 9 advance pricing pacts with taxpayers in July

Progress of the APA scheme strengthens the Govt's commitment to foster a non-adversarial tax regime.

31 Jul 2017 8:28 PM

The linking of Aadhaar number with the PAN (Permanent Account Number) of a taxpayer has also been made mandatory for filing of an ITR, beginning July 1.

File income tax returns by July 31, no plans to extend deadline: I-T department

Department has already received over 2 crore returns filed electronically.

30 Jul 2017 6:54 PM

Composition scheme is an alternative method of levy of tax designed for small taxpayers whose turnover is up to Rs 75 lakh.

Subdued demand may force relook at GST composition scheme

Objective behind it is to bring simplicity and reduce the compliance cost for small taxpayers.

30 Jul 2017 1:14 PM

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