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Tax Relief up to 12 Lakh in New Tax Regime, Yet ITR Filing is Still Mandatory
Income Tax : Income may become tax-free under the new tax regime because of the standard deduction and Section 87A rebate, but ITR filing may s...
11 Situations Where Filing ITR Is Mandatory for AY 2026-27
Income Tax : This article explains the key situations where filing an Income Tax Return is compulsory, even if income is below the basic exempt...
Why RBI’s .bank.in Initiative Needs Complete Implementation Now
Fema / RBI : This article examines why partial implementation of the RBI's .bank.in initiative may undermine its objective of protecting bankin...
SC Flags Poor Court Facilities for Women Lawyers, Backs Aid Fund for Young Advocates
Corporate Law : The Supreme Court observed that inadequate infrastructure in court complexes affects the dignity and professional participation of...
How to Use Bagga Vet Pharma to Challenge Mechanical GST Orders
Goods and Services Tax : This practical note explains how taxpayers and professionals can rely on the Bagga Vet Pharma ruling to challenge non-speaking GS...
Latest News
Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE): FAQs
Corporate Law : NSO has launched the Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) to collect comprehensive economic and oper...
IRDAI Plans Dedicated Policyholder Protection Fund to Enhance Insurance Inclusion
Corporate Law : The proposed PEPF framework seeks to improve insurance penetration through financial literacy, digital services, and awareness pro...
Tax Bar Seeks GSTAT Appeal Deadline Extension as Portal Issues Hinder Filing
Goods and Services Tax : The Advocates Tax Bar Association has requested extension of the GSTAT appeal filing deadline to 31 December 2026, citing persiste...
SEBI Seeks Public Comments to Simplify Trading Software & Technology Regulations
SEBI : SEBI has proposed significant changes to trading software and IT regulations by merging overlapping provisions and removing obsole...
IFSCA Proposes Mutual Insurer Regulations to Strengthen IFSC Insurance Framework
Finance : IFSCA has proposed comprehensive regulations governing Mutual Insurers and Protection & Indemnity Clubs in IFSCs. The draft establ...
Latest Judiciary
Finance Lease Accounting Doesn’t Decide Tax Treatment as Ownership Remains With Lessor
Income Tax : ITAT held that Accounting Standard-19 governs accounting treatment but does not determine tax treatment under the Income-tax Act. ...
Madras HC Upholds GST ITC Blockage Based on Material Showing Alleged Fake Transactions
Goods and Services Tax : The Madras High Court upheld the blocking of ITC under Rule 86A after finding that the Revenue had recorded adequate material supp...
CESTAT Quashes Sugar Cess Demand Because Exported Sugar Was Fully Exempt
Excise Duty : CESTAT Ahmedabad held that sugar exported out of India was exempt from the whole of the sugar cess under the 1993 exemption notifi...
No Service Tax on construction of individual houses for tsunami-affected persons
Service Tax : The CESTAT Chennai held that construction of individual houses for tsunami-affected persons does not fall within the definition of...
17-Month Delay in Deciding Income Tax Appeal Violates Natural Justice: Calcutta HC
Income Tax : The High Court found that the appellate authority had failed to act on the Tribunal's direction requiring a speaking order for Ass...
Latest Notifications
SEBI Relaxes PAIA Certification as Sales Staff Perform Only Non-Core Advisory Functions
SEBI : SEBI has introduced a lighter NISM certification for Persons Associated with Investment Advice who perform only sales and other no...
CBIC Introduces Fast-Track Customs Clearance for Oil Spill Response Equipment
Custom Duty : Customs Zones must appoint senior officers to ensure seamless coordination and priority clearance of pollution response equipment ...
Pension Eligibility for Compassionate Appointees Based on Application Date
Corporate Law : The Government has decided that the date of application, not the date of appointment, will determine pension eligibility for compa...
SEBI Proposes Common Advertisement Code for Specified Regulated Entities
SEBI : SEBI has proposed a unified advertisement framework replacing multiple entity-specific codes with a Common Advertisement Code. The...
RBI allows Exclusion of Hedged FCNR(B), ECB & OFCB Positions from NOOP
Fema / RBI : RBI has allowed Authorised Dealer Category-I banks to exclude hedged positions arising from FCNR(B) deposits, ECBs, and OFCBs whil...
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Learn how different types of income tax assessments are conducted under the Income-tax Act. The FAQs explain assessment procedures, notices, timelines, reassessment provisions, and taxpayer remedies.
This guide explains the taxation of capital gains, computation methods, capital assets, and transfer provisions under the Income-tax Act. It also covers exemptions, reinvestment benefits, indexation rules, and the Capital Gains Account Scheme.
Learn how taxpayers can set off losses against taxable income and carry forward unadjusted losses under the Income-tax Act. The FAQs explain eligibility, restrictions, and timelines for different categories of losses.
Learn when the Income-tax Act requires another person’s income to be included in your taxable income. The FAQs explain clubbing provisions relating to spouses, minor children, HUFs, and transferred assets.
Learn how rental income is taxed, who is treated as the owner, and how deductions under Section 24 are computed. The guidance also explains tax treatment for self-occupied, let-out, and deemed let-out properties.