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25 Reasons MSMEs Fail to Reach SME IPOs Despite Strong Profits
Finance : Many profitable MSMEs fail to attract investors because of governance, compliance, and financial discipline issues rather than lac...
One Mismatch Away from a Notice: How 3CD–ITR Gaps Trigger Scrutiny
Income Tax : Even genuine reporting differences between Form 3CD and the ITR can attract automated scrutiny. This article explains key reconcil...
Why 30 June Matters: Last Date for Section 143(2) Income Tax Scrutiny Notices
Income Tax : The article explains that 30 June is the Department's deadline to issue scrutiny notices for eligible returns, not a filing deadli...
Why You Shouldn’t Let AI File Your Income Tax Return Without Professional Review
Income Tax : AI can simplify tax work but cannot replace professional judgment in income tax filing. The article explains why human review rema...
CA Profession: A Roller-Coaster Ride of Emotions
CA, CS, CMA : Chartered accountancy demands far more than technical expertise, requiring professionals to manage clients, deadlines, teams, and ...
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IRDAI Proposes Insurance Intermediary Reforms to Align with SBSR Act 2025
Corporate Law : IRDAI has proposed comprehensive amendments to insurance intermediary regulations to implement the SBSR Act, 2025. The proposals s...
GSTAT Bar Seeks Extension of GST Appeal Deadline to 31 December 2026
Goods and Services Tax : The GSTAT Bar Association has urged CBIC to extend the GST Tribunal appeal deadline due to persistent technical glitches on the GS...
FAQs on IFSCA (AML, Counter-Terrorist Financing & KYC) Guidelines, 2022
Finance : The FAQs clarify the implementation of the IFSCA AML/CFT/KYC Guidelines, covering customer due diligence, reporting obligations, g...
IRDAI Proposes Major Actuarial Rule Changes to Align with Insurance Law Amendments
Corporate Law : IRDAI's draft 2026 amendments overhaul actuarial governance, reporting, investment norms, and insurer compliance to align with the...
IRDAI Invites Comments on Reinsurance Regulation Changes to Simplify Registration
Corporate Law : IRDAI has released draft amendments simplifying the registration framework for foreign reinsurers and Lloyd's India while introduc...
Latest Judiciary
CESTAT Sets Aside Service Tax Demand as EPC Turnkey Contracts Were Not Consulting Engineer Services
Service Tax : CESTAT observed that the appellant executed complete government construction projects on a turnkey basis and was responsible for a...
Pune ITAT: BSNL VRS Compensation Fully Exempt u/s 10(10B); Delay in Appeal Condoned
Income Tax : The ITAT held that BSNL employees are entitled to full exemption under Section 10(10B) for compensation received under the 2019 VR...
Section 263 Revision Quashed as AO Had Examined Section 80G Claim on CSR Expenses
Income Tax : The ITAT Mumbai held that revision under Section 263 was not justified where the Assessing Officer had examined and consciously al...
ESOP Discount Is Allowable Business Expenditure Despite Pending SLP: ITAT Mumbai
Income Tax : The ITAT Mumbai held that ESOP discount is an allowable deduction under Section 37(1), observing that the pendency of an SLP again...
Foreign Exchange Gain Is Operating Income as It Arises from Export of Services
Income Tax : The ITAT Delhi held that foreign exchange fluctuation gains arising from export of services must be treated as operating income fo...
Latest Notifications
RBI Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged at 5.25% Due to Global Uncertainty
Fema / RBI : The Monetary Policy Committee unanimously retained the repo rate at 5.25% and maintained a neutral stance, citing geopolitical ten...
MCA Extends time period for validity of name reservation and resubmission
Corporate Law : The MCA has introduced temporary relief measures extending name reservation validity and e-form resubmission deadlines affected by...
Anti-Dumping Duty on Chinese PET Resin Extended Due to Continued Dumping and Injury
Custom Duty : The notification continues anti-dumping duty on PET resin originating in or exported from China after authorities found that remov...
India Imposes Anti-Dumping Duty on Sulphenamides Accelerators
Custom Duty : The notification imposes anti-dumping duty after DGTR concluded that imports from the subject countries undercut domestic prices a...
RBI Issues New KCC Directions to Expand Credit Access for Farmers & Allied Activities
Fema / RBI : RBI has issued comprehensive Kisan Credit Card Directions for Rural Co-operative Banks effective from 1 January 2027. The framewor...
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FAQs
The FAQs clarify the implementation of the IFSCA AML/CFT/KYC Guidelines, covering customer due diligence, reporting obligations, governance requirements, and regulatory compliance for IFSC entities.
The FAQs clarify that OPCs and Small Companies are governed primarily by Rule 8A for Board’s Report disclosures instead of the detailed requirements under Rule 8. They also explain the continuing applicability of Section 134(3) where no specific exemption exists.
The FAQs explain the prosecution provisions under the Income-tax Act, covering offences such as tax evasion, non-payment of TDS/TCS, false statements, and non-filing of returns. They also outline punishments, exceptions, and situations where prosecution may not be launched.
The Income Tax Department explains how faceless assessments under Section 144B operate through the e-Filing portal without requiring personal interaction. The FAQs also cover notices, responses, rectification requests, and outstanding demand procedures.
The Income Tax Department has issued detailed FAQs explaining the meaning, computation, and tax treatment of agricultural income under Section 2(1A) and the Income-tax Rules. The guidance also clarifies exemptions, partial integration, and capital gains on agricultural land.