Furnishing incorrect crypto-asset information without rectification can attract a fixed penalty. The amendment strengthens accountability and data accuracy.
The Finance Bill, 2026 introduces a clear definition of “commodity derivative” in the Income-tax Act, 2025. This aligns the new law with existing tax provisions and removes ambiguity.
The Finance Bill, 2026 defines authorised person by linking it to FEMA provisions. This brings clarity on who is responsible for tax compliance in payments to non-residents.
The Finance Bill corrects an inadvertent drafting error in spouse income provisions. This clarification improves accuracy in applying clubbing rules.
The Finance Bill, 2026 fixes an incorrect reference in section 393 on TDS for property sales. The correction ensures the ₹50 lakh threshold applies to the correct provision.
The amendment clarifies that minor defects in quoting the DIN will not invalidate assessments. As long as the order references a computer-generated DIN in any manner, procedural lapses will not defeat otherwise valid proceedings.
The tribunal ruled that cash deposits sourced from recorded cash sales and bank withdrawals were genuine. It held that partial, ad-hoc additions without rejecting books of account are unsustainable.
Budget 2026 introduces a long-term tax holiday and safe harbour to attract global cloud players to India. The key takeaway is that India is being positioned as a preferred global cloud delivery hub.
The article explains different categories of directors based on roles, powers, and appointment. It highlights how governance balances control, oversight, and accountability.
The Union Budget 2026–27, guided by the vision of Viksit Bharat, prioritises inclusive growth, ease of compliance, and trust-based governance without altering income-tax slabs under the new regime. Direct tax proposals focus on rationalisation—extending due dates for employee PF/ESI deductions to the return filing date, exempting interest on Motor Vehicles Act compensation from tax and […]
