Fact Check: Will Income Tax Dept Access Your Social Media, Emails From 2026? Check
Due to the widespread circulation of this claim, the Press Information Bureau’s (PIB) Fact Check team stepped in to verify whether the message was true or misleading.
Dec 26, 2025, 12:14 PM IST
Received Income Tax SMS Or Email Alerts? Why You Got It And What You Should Do— Explained
The Income Tax Department said these messages are linked to transaction-related information that is already available with the department. This data is shared by banks, financial institutions and other reporting entities during the financial year.
Dec 19, 2025, 15:49 PM IST
Income Tax Department Is Tracking These 10 Transactions By You: Check How To Avoid Notice, Penalty
The Income Tax Department keeps a close watch on high-value financial transactions like large cash deposits, property deals, credit card payments, and big investments. Exceeding set limits without proper documentation can attract scrutiny or even penalties.
Nov 12, 2025, 16:28 PM IST
ITR Refund 2025: How Long It Takes, Tracking Status, And Common Delays Explained
With over 7.3 crore ITRs filed in 2025, taxpayers who paid excess tax are awaiting refunds, typically processed within 4-5 weeks. Learn how to track your refund online, check for discrepancies, and avoid delays due to incorrect bank details, e-verification issues, or data mismatches.
Sep 27, 2025, 12:41 PM IST
ITR Date Extension 2025: Taxpayers Demand Deadline Extension Amid Portal Outage; Tax Department Responds
ITR Date Extension 2025: The Income Tax Department has responded to taxpayers' complaint that the portal is not working. The Tax Department has shared crucial tips as well.
Sep 15, 2025, 20:03 PM IST
More Than 6 Crore Income Tax Returns Filed For AY 2025-26; Department Urges Taxpayers To Meet September 15 Deadline
With the September 15 deadline to file ITRs without penalty approaching, the department has urged those yet to file to do so promptly to avoid last-minute congestion. To facilitate smooth filing, its 24×7 helpdesk is offering support via calls, live chat, WebEx sessions and social media.
Sep 14, 2025, 21:11 PM IST
2 Days Left For ITR Filing 2025: What Every Taxpayer Must Review Before Filing – A Last-Minute Guide
Before filing your return, make sure you have these ready — Form 16 from your employer, Form 26AS, Annual Information Statement (AIS), PAN and Aadhaar, bank details, investment proofs, and receipts for home loan interest or insurance payments.
Sep 13, 2025, 09:18 AM IST
ITR Deadlines AY 2025-26: Complete List Of Extended Due Dates For Every Taxpayer
The Income Tax Department has extended the ITR filing deadline for AY 2025-26 to September 15, 2025 for individuals whose accounts don’t need auditing. Businesses requiring audits have until October 31, while cases involving transfer pricing audits get time till November 30.
Sep 03, 2025, 14:35 PM IST
Karnataka Minister K J George Clarifies IT Interaction As Routine, Denies Link To Smart Meter Project
Karnataka Energy Minister K J George stated that his recent interaction with the Income Tax Department was a routine check of company tax filings.
Aug 02, 2025, 07:17 AM IST
Last Chance! Advance Tax First Instalment Due June 15—Check If You Need To Pay
Advance tax is a way of paying your income tax in parts during the year, instead of paying it all at once at the end.
Jun 14, 2025, 11:24 AM IST
ITR Filing 2025: Is July 31 Last Day To File Your Taxes? Check Here
If you’ve chosen the concessional tax regime or want to claim certain exemptions then you still need to file your return and submit any necessary declarations by the July 31 deadline.
May 16, 2025, 19:04 PM IST
Income Tax Department Issues Notice To 'L2: Empuraan' Producer Antony Perumbavoor Over Financial Transactions
The Income Tax Department has issued a notice to Empuraan producer Antony Perumbavoor, seeking clarification on financial transactions related to his previous films Lucifer and Marakkar, following 2022 raids.
Apr 06, 2025, 17:03 PM IST
Did Not Deduct TDS On Rent Payment But Claimed HRA? Income Tax Department Is After You For....
If you have claimed HRA but didn’t deduct TDS on rent and the tax Department may invalidate your claim.
Mar 28, 2025, 19:44 PM IST
Updated ITR Filing Deadline: How To Avoid 50 Per Cent Extra Tax; Check Latest Rule From April 2025
Updated ITR Filing Deadline: The taxpayers are not allowed to file an updated return if their return is under investigation or scrutiny by the tax department.
Mar 26, 2025, 13:23 PM IST
Nationwide Tax Crackdown: 40,000 TDS Defaulters Under Scrutiny – Check If You're On Radar
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has developed a 16-point plan to identify and monitor cases of TDS non-compliance.
Feb 26, 2025, 13:53 PM IST
IT Searchs At Game Changer Producer Dil Raju’s Properties And Pushpa 2 Makers
The Income Tax Department searched the properties of Tollywood producer Dil Raju, his family, and Mythri Movie Makers over financial investigations linked to recent films.
Jan 21, 2025, 15:10 PM IST
Women ITR Filings Surge In AY24: Maharashtra, Gujarat, And UP Lead Way, Growing 25.3 Per Cent In 4 Years
Women ITR Filing: Small states and Union Territories such as Jammu & Kashmir and Mizoram also recorded a sharp rise in women filing income-tax returns between 2019-20 and 2023-24.
Dec 01, 2024, 17:39 PM IST
Number Of ITRs For Incomes Above Rs 50 Lakh Surge 5-Fold In 10 Years
The percentage of income tax collection from taxpayers earning less than Rs 10 lakh has reduced, from 10.17 per cent of the total tax paid in 2014 to 6.22 per cent in 2024.
Nov 14, 2024, 17:39 PM IST
Income Tax Department raids in Nashik, Maharashtra
Big news coming from Nashik, Maharashtra.
May 26, 2024, 12:50 PM IST
CBDT: No Special Initiative To Reopen HRA Mismatch Cases, Confirms
There have been reports on social media and in the news about CBDT inquiries into cases where employees have inaccurately claimed HRA and rental expenses
Apr 08, 2024, 21:29 PM IST