CBDT stands for Central Board of Direct Taxes, a regulatory authority in India for direct tax laws. Learn about its structure, functions, impact and recent updates on the web page. The CBDT also known as Central Board of Direct Taxes reports to the Ministry of Finance as a federal agency of Government of India. Designated as the highest policy-making body for increased taxation. CBDT provides essential inputs for policy and planning of direct taxes in India, at the same time it is also responsible for administration of direct tax laws through the Income Tax Department. Central Board of Direct Taxes ( CBDT ) is a statutory authority under the Central Board of Revenue Act, 1963, responsible for direct tax policy and administration in India.
