Notification No. 26/2026-Central Excise extends Nil excise duty benefits to petrol blended with 22%, 25%, 27% and 30% ethanol. The move reinforces the Government’s commitment to expanding ethanol usage in the fuel sector.
The Annual Information Statement (AIS) under Section 285BB consolidates a taxpayer’s financial and tax-related information, including TDS, specified financial transactions, tax payments, GST details, foreign remittances, and other prescribed data for a financial year. By enabling taxpayers to verify pre-filled information and provide feedback on discrepancies, AIS promotes accurate income-tax return filing and greater transparency in tax compliance.
The revised CBDT guidelines effective from 17 October 2024 streamline the compounding process under the Income-tax Act by prescribing uniform eligibility conditions, updated compounding charges, and provisions for refiling applications rejected due to curable defects. While taxpayers can seek relief from prosecution by fulfilling specified requirements and paying applicable charges, compounding is not an automatic right and may still be denied in exceptional cases.
This guide explains when gifts received by individuals and HUFs become taxable under the Income-tax Act, including monetary, movable, and immovable gifts. It highlights the significance of the ₹50,000 threshold and the key exemptions available for gifts from relatives, marriage, inheritance, and specified institutions.
The Income-tax Act contains strict provisions under Sections 40A(3), 269SS, 269ST, 269SU, and 269T to regulate cash transactions, restrict cash-based loans and receipts, and promote digital payments.
Income from Other Sources encompasses various taxable receipts such as dividends, gifts, family pension, lottery winnings, interest income, and compensation payments that do not fall under the other four heads of income.
This guide explains how the abolition of DDT shifted the tax burden on dividends from companies to shareholders from 1 April 2020 onwards. It highlights the tax rates, TDS provisions, deductions, and special rules applicable to resident and non-resident recipients of dividend income.
The Income-tax Act mandates specified entities to report prescribed high-value transactions through SFT to help authorities monitor financial activities. Failure to furnish, rectify inaccuracies, or comply with due diligence requirements can result in substantial daily penalties and other compliance consequences.
The article explains how local Indian phone numbers enhance credibility and accessibility for international businesses. It highlights that trust signals and reduced communication barriers can improve customer engagement and conversions.
RBI has launched a US Dollar-Rupee swap facility for eligible PSU external commercial borrowings and overseas foreign currency borrowings. The scheme enables banks to hedge qualifying inflows through RBI at a fixed swap cost.
