Income Tax : Budget 2026 has extended the due dates for ITR-3, ITR-4, and revised returns, offering taxpayers greater flexibility. Understandin...
Income Tax : The article explains how the Finance Act, 2026 replaced the deemed dividend framework with capital gains taxation. The change allo...
Income Tax : Taxpayers now get three extra months to correct mistakes in originally filed income tax returns. The revised return mechanism rema...
Finance : Secondary SGB buyers must now pay 12.5% LTCG tax, unlike primary holders. The change reshapes returns and investment strategies in...
Income Tax : Establishes that higher tax burdens on promoters under the new regime require companies to reassess payout strategies. The takeawa...
Income Tax : The amendments focus on reassessment timelines, electronic communication, and procedural clarity. The changes aim to reduce litiga...
Income Tax : MPTCA urges the Finance Ministry and CBDT to reconsider the proposed late fee for delayed tax audit reports in the Finance Bill, 2...
Income Tax : The Government introduced reforms to simplify tax dispute resolution, including broader immunity provisions and expanded scope for...
Income Tax : A focused session breaks down recent Budget amendments affecting NRI taxation. It highlights how changes impact income, investment...
Custom Duty : The new rules enhance duty-free allowances and introduce digital declarations. The overhaul aims to speed up clearance and improve...
Income Tax : CBDT updated DIN rules to align with new provisions introduced under the Finance Act, 2026. The circular mandates DIN for most tax...
Income Tax : The Finance Act, 2026 prescribes income-tax rates, surcharge, and cess for the assessment year 2026–27. It establishes the legal...
Excise Duty : The government has withdrawn an earlier central excise exemption notification with effect from 2 February 2026. The rescission is ...
Excise Duty : The government has extended key excise provisions and introduced a specific duty structure for CNG blended with biogas. The key ta...
Excise Duty : The government has reduced the effective National Calamity Contingent Duty on specified tobacco products. The key takeaway is a ca...
The Finance Bill, 2026 updates Schedule XI to remove outdated contribution and investment limits. The changes bring income-tax rules in line with the EPF regime and the ₹7.5 lakh employer contribution cap.
The Finance Bill restricts SGB exemption to bonds subscribed at original issue and held till maturity. Secondary-market buyers will no longer qualify for the tax-free redemption benefit.
The Finance Bill, 2026 proposes higher STT rates on derivatives to rein in speculative trading. Options and futures transactions executed from 1 April 2026 will attract increased tax costs.
The Finance Bill, 2026 changes the tax treatment of share buy-backs by taxing proceeds as capital gains instead of dividend income. The move simplifies taxation and better reflects the nature of buy-back transactions.
The Finance Bill, 2026 exempts interest income paid to co-operative banks from TDS. The move aligns the law with earlier provisions and eases compliance for the co-operative banking sector.
The Bill simplifies filings, eases compliance, and boosts certainty. Key takeaways include revised deadlines, MAT changes, and targeted reliefs.
The budget pivots from short-term stimulus to fiscal credibility by targeting a lower debt-to-GDP ratio. The key takeaway is a stronger foundation for sustainable growth and investment confidence.
The scheme allows eligible taxpayers to disclose undisclosed foreign assets or income with immunity from prosecution. The key takeaway is certainty and closure for small, non-wilful defaulters.
Budget 2026 revamps Customs, Excise, and GST to simplify compliance and boost exports. The key takeaway is a trust-based, technology-driven indirect tax regime.
The Budget introduces a new Income-tax Act, eases compliance, and rationalises penalties. The key takeaway is a shift toward certainty, digital administration, and reduced litigation.