Rule 241 of the Draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 introduces detailed definitions for crypto-asset transactions, reporting crypto-asset service providers, and reportable users. The rule aims to strengthen AML and KYC compliance while enabling cross-border tax transparency through clear reporting obligations for crypto-asset activities.
The High Court held that a tax notice and assessment issued in the name of a company that had already merged into another entity were invalid. The ruling clarifies that once the tax authority is informed of a merger, proceedings must be issued in the name of the transferee company.
The High Court held that reassessment proceedings for AY 2013-14 were time-barred after computing the surviving limitation as clarified by the Supreme Court. The notice issued beyond the remaining limitation period was quashed.
Budget 2026 proposes allowing taxpayers to file an updated return even after receiving a reassessment notice under Section 148. While this creates a compliance window to settle disputes, it also imposes an additional 10% levy on tax and interest to encourage faster resolution.
Under Section 74A, the limitation for issuing GST demand notices becomes 42 months for all cases. This is longer than the earlier three-year limit for non-fraud cases, increasing compliance exposure for bona fide taxpayers despite procedural simplification.
The adjudicating authority imposed penalties after a company circulated a private placement offer letter before filing the required board resolution with the Registrar, violating Rule 14(8) of the securities rules.
The authority imposed penalties after a company filed Form PAS-3 35 days late following a rights issue allotment. The order highlights the mandatory 30-day deadline for filing return of allotment under Section 39.
The ROC held that filing the return of allotment beyond the 15-day statutory limit violates Section 42 and imposed penalties on the company and responsible officers.
The notification expands reporting rules to include central bank digital currencies, electronic money products and relevant crypto-assets for tax information reporting.
The ITAT relied on surrounding circumstances, documentary evidence, and the principle of human probabilities to conclude that cash consideration was paid in a land transaction. The Tribunal confirmed the addition of unaccounted sale consideration as short-term capital gains.
