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Excise Duty : The government has withdrawn an earlier central excise exemption notification with effect from 2 February 2026.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...
Budget 2026 replaces certain procedural penalties with fixed fees, aiming to reduce tax litigation and enhance compliance certainty through automated levy mechanisms.
Budget 2026 introduces the new Income Tax Act, 2025 effective 1 April 2026. The existing law will continue for FY 2025-26, with major structural and compliance reforms ahead.
India’s Budget 2026 introduces long-term tax holidays, safe-harbour reforms, and semiconductor incentives to transform the country into a global digital infrastructure hub. The case highlights how fiscal policy is being redesigned to support AI growth while balancing tax certainty, sovereignty, and global investment risks.
The Budget proposes removing buy-back from the definition of dividend and taxing it under capital gains. This aims to rationalise shareholder taxation and align treatment under the new Act.
The article analyses proposals to expand tax-free income and rationalise slabs, arguing that higher thresholds would better reflect ability to pay and promote economic justice.
The Budget introduces key GST reforms covering post-supply discounts, refunds, intermediary services, and advance ruling appeals. The changes aim to reduce litigation and improve business liquidity.
Industry expects a dedicated refinance facility for NBFCs to reduce funding costs and strengthen MSME credit flow. The move aims to ensure structural liquidity and stability.
The Union Budget 2026–27 proposes a High-Level Committee, NBFC restructuring, and bond market expansion to strengthen India’s banking system. The reforms aim to enhance governance, credit delivery, and long-term financial stability.
TAN requirement removed and PAN-based challan introduced for resident buyers purchasing property from non-residents, easing compliance procedures.
The Bill seeks retrospective validation of assessment orders despite DIN-quoting errors. Assessments linked to a lawfully generated DIN may no longer be invalidated on technical grounds.
