tax refunds

New Income Tax Bill: Changes in TDS refund claims while filing ITR? Top points suggested by Parliamentary panel

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A parliamentary committee reviewing the Income Tax Bill 2025 suggests allowing individual taxpayers to claim TDS refunds beyond the deadline without penalties. The committee also ...

Tax collections dip: Net direct tax mop-up falls 1.34% to Rs 5.63 lakh crore as refunds surge; gross receipts rise 3.17%

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India’s net direct tax collections experienced a slight decrease of 1.34% year-on-year, totaling Rs 5.63 lakh crore between April 1 and July 10 of FY26, ...

Simplify processes, speed up refunds, Finance minister Sitharaman tells tax officials

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Taxing Times Made Easier: A New Era for Indian Taxpayers? Let’s face it: taxes aren’t exactly anyone’s favorite topic. The paperwork, the regulations, the sheer ...

Net direct tax collections dip 1.39% despite 5% rise in gross mop-up – Here’s why

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India’s net direct tax collections experienced a slight decrease of 1.39% to Rs 4.59 lakh crore due to a significant surge in refund issuances, which ...

Finance minister Sitharaman to push for timely tax refunds, better services

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Tax Refunds: Can We Finally Ditch the Disappointment? Let’s be honest, the words “tax refund” usually conjure up a mix of hope and dread, don’t ...

ITR deadline extended: Taxpayers may earn more interest, but government could face higher refund burden

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The extension of the ITR filing deadline to September 15, 2025, may increase the government’s interest liability on tax refunds, calculated from April 1st. Taxpayers ...