Claiming HRA exemption but tax not deducted? Income Tax Department sending notices – penalties explained – The Times of India

Tax officials are requesting verification of claims submitted in previous Income Tax Returns (ITR). (AI image) Income tax payers claiming House Rent Allowance (HRA) exemptions should take note. The Income Tax Department is issuing notices to individuals who have sought HRA exemptions in their tax filings but have not paid the required Tax Deducted at…

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Income Tax Return Filing: Which salaried employees need to submit investment proofs to cut tax outgo? – Times of India

The Income Tax Act, 1961’s old tax regime provides various tax exemptions and deductions. (AI image) Income Tax Filing FY 2024-25: Employers are currently requesting salaried employees to provide documentation of tax-saving investments and expenses if they wish to reduce their tax liability. These documents are essential to prevent complete tax deduction at source (TDS)…

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HRA claims and tax scrutiny: CBDT assures no review of old HRA mistmatch cases; but here’s what experts suggest – Times of India

HRA claims mismatch: Taxpayers should remain cautious. If there’s a discrepancy between the rent paid and the rent received by the landlord, potential tax evasion issues may arise. Taxpayers making false HRA claims, whether intentionally or unintentionally, should be concerned about receiving a tax evasion notice from the income tax department. Source link

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