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...
Finance : The Supreme Court has allowed taxpayers to challenge retrospective amendments validating JAO reassessment actions. It stayed ongoi...
Income Tax : The issue arose from taxing buybacks as dividends, causing higher tax burden and unusable capital losses. The reform restores capi...
Income Tax : The Supreme Court has admitted a case to resolve conflicting interpretations of due dates for PF/ESI contributions. The ruling wil...
Income Tax : The amendments focus on reassessment timelines, electronic communication, and procedural clarity. The changes aim to reduce litiga...
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...
CA, CS, CMA : Budget 2026 prioritises easing compliance, reducing penalties, and cutting litigation rather than raising tax rates. The reforms a...
Custom Duty : New baggage rules and processing regulations are notified, replacing earlier frameworks and aligning customs procedures for passen...
Goods and Services Tax : Discover the key amendments in the Finance (No. 2) Bill, 2024, affecting CGST, IGST, UTGST, and Cess Act, including tax exemptions...
Income Tax : A petition has been filed in the Madras High Court challenging the section 271J of the Income Tax Act inserted vide Finance Act 2...
Income Tax : U/s 250(4), the CIT (A) has the power to direct enquiry and call for evidence from the assessee. Under Rule 46A, the assessee has ...
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Excise Duty : The government has withdrawn an earlier central excise exemption notification with effect from 2 February 2026.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 Union Budget 2026–27 launches a major biopharma initiative to boost domestic production of biologics and biosimilars, aiming to reduce imports and strengthen healthcare security.
The Budget unveils ISM 2.0 with fresh funding to deepen domestic semiconductor capabilities across design, materials, and equipment. The move targets resilient supply chains and skilled workforce development.
The Budget combines strong capital spending with wide-ranging tax simplification measures. The key takeaway is reduced litigation and easier compliance without compromising fiscal discipline.
The proposed GST amendments simplify post-sale discount rules, expand refund benefits, and correct place-of-supply provisions. The changes aim to reduce litigation, improve cash flow, and align GST with global practices.
The Bill proposes later return filing deadlines, longer revision windows, and electronic TDS certificate mechanisms. The key takeaway is reduced compliance pressure and fewer procedural disputes.
With stable tax slabs and surcharges, the Bill focuses on ease of living through extended deadlines, electronic processes, and clearer TDS rules. The emphasis is on certainty and voluntary compliance rather than higher taxation.
Stakeholder-wise and thematic overview of Budget 2026 tax reform proposals covering farmers, MSMEs, corporates, NRIs, exporters, and households, with focus on tax certainty, ease of compliance, and trade facilitation.
The Budget introduces a six-month window to declare undisclosed foreign assets or income. Eligible disclosures receive limited relief from penalty and prosecution upon payment of prescribed tax or fee.
The Budget extends deductions for primary cooperatives to cattle feed and cotton seed supplies while easing tax treatment of dividend income. The move aims to improve financial sustainability and member benefits.
The Budget exempts non-residents paying tax on a presumptive basis from MAT while offering targeted income tax holidays. These measures aim to improve tax certainty and attract foreign investment.
