The International Financial Services Centres Authority issued a circular on 2 March 2026 prescribing a comprehensive fee structure for entities undertaking or intending to undertake permissible activities in International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs) and for persons seeking guidance under the Informal Guidance Scheme, 2024. The circular applies to applicants seeking licence, registration, recognition, or authorisation […]
The ITAT held that the enhanced ₹25 lakh leave encashment exemption is a beneficial and curative amendment and can apply retrospectively to earlier retirees. The ruling enables eligible taxpayers to claim refunds despite earlier ₹3 lakh limits, though the issue awaits final judicial settlement.
Courts are divided on whether Input Tax Credit can be denied to a bona fide recipient due to supplier non-payment. The issue raises serious concerns of arbitrariness and constitutional validity under Article 14.
AIS analytics now detect non-filers where pension and interest income exist. Voluntary filing through ITR-U helps avoid notices under Sections 142(1) and 148, saving professional costs and compliance burden.
SEBI clarified that a cousin does not fall within the statutory definition of a relative under the Companies Act and LODR Regulations. Therefore, a cousin of a promoter-group member may be eligible for appointment as an Independent Director, subject to other conditions.
Misreporting under Section 270A(9) applies only to six specific circumstances. Where the assessment order does not clearly establish that the case falls within those clauses, the enhanced 200% penalty becomes legally vulnerable.
Rule 233 defines when electronic notices are deemed authenticated and empowers the Systems Directorate to specify designated emails, websites, and security standards.
Rule 232 specifies permissible physical and electronic addresses for serving notices under section 501 and mandates secure digital transmission standards by the Systems Directorate.
Rules 226–231 of the Draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 specify powers of Tax Recovery Officers, tax clearance procedures, refund claims, and immunity applications, ensuring procedural clarity and compliance.
Rule 225 prescribes a comprehensive framework for recovery of tax arrears, covering attachment, sale, arrest, appeals, and time limits to ensure legally structured enforcement.
