Merchant Navy Workers Taxation in India

Merchant Navy Workers Taxation in India Similar to other Indian citizens, seafarers or merchant navy professionals are governed by Indian income tax laws. However, their tax liability primarily depends on…

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Easy Guide to e-Notices and Their 6 Types Under Income Tax

Easy Guide to e-Notices and Their 6 Types Under Income Tax With the advancement of technology, most communications from the Income Tax (IT) Department are now sent to the taxpayer’s…

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Taxation and Other Aspects of Private Trusts – Overview | Strategic Considerations | Types

A Private Trust is a legal structure in which an individual or entity, called the settlor or trustor, transfers assets to a trustee. The trustee holds and manages these assets…

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Section 133(6) of the Income Tax Act, 1961: Powers, Scope & Importance

India’s taxation framework is governed by the Income Tax Act, 1961, which empowers tax authorities to ensure proper compliance and prevent tax evasion. One such important provision is Section 133(6),…

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Income Tax Notice u/s 142(1): Inquiry, Reply, and Penalty Provisions

An income tax notice is issued by the Income Tax Department for several reasons, such as failure to file returns, mismatches in return details, incomplete disclosures, underreported income, suspected tax…

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Understanding Schedule FA in ITR Forms and Its Implications under Black Money Laws

Understanding Schedule FA in ITR Forms and Its Implications under Black Money Laws 1. Introduction Schedule FA, which deals with the disclosure of foreign assets, has been an essential part…

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CBDT Launches Second NUDGE Initiative to Enhance Voluntary Compliance on Foreign Assets

CBDT Launches Second NUDGE Initiative to Enhance Voluntary Compliance on Foreign Assets The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has launched the second phase of its NUDGE initiative to promote…

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Schedule FA – Disclosure of Foreign Assets in ITR

Schedule FA – Disclosure of Foreign Assets in ITR In a recent communication, the Income Tax Department has advised taxpayers to declare details of foreign assets and income earned abroad…

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Have You Received an SMS or Email from the Income Tax Department Regarding Foreign Assets

Have You Received an SMS or Email from the Income Tax Department Regarding Foreign Assets The Income Tax Department has started issuing SMS and email communications to taxpayers about potential…

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Disclosure of Foreign Assets in Income Tax Return: Penalty & Due Date

Disclosure of Foreign Assets in Income Tax Return: Penalty & Due Date The movement of black money through foreign tax havens has long been a major concern for the Income…

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Income Tax department identifies cases of non-disclosure of foreign assets in ITRs

Income Tax department identifies cases of non-disclosure of foreign assets in ITRs   The Income Tax Department has detected several cases involving the non-reporting of foreign assets in Income Tax Returns…

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