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Excise Duty : The government has withdrawn an earlier central excise exemption notification with effect from 2 February 2026.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...
Join our live webinar on July 26, 2024, to analyze direct tax amendments in the Union Budget 2024 with CA Bikash Bogi. Register now to secure your spot!
Discover the significant GST budget amendments for 2024, including changes in levy provisions, demand recovery, ITC availment, and more. Stay updated with our detailed analysis.
Finance Bill 2024 amends Section 55 to include fair market value for unlisted shares in IPOs. Changes apply retroactively from April 1, 2018.
Budget 2024 reduces TDS rates for insurance commission (section 194D) and life insurance payouts (section 194DA) from 5% to 2%, effective from 2024.
Explore section 194G amendment reducing TDS from 5% to 2% on commission from lottery ticket sales, effective from October 2024. Understand its impact here.
Understand Section 194H of the Income-tax Act: It mandates a 5% TDS on commission or brokerage payments to residents, soon reducing to 2% from October 2024.
Amendments to the PBPT Act, effective October 1, 2024, introduce new deadlines and immunity provisions for benamidars. Key changes include extended time limits and immunity from prosecution.
From April 2025, life insurance companies must add back non-admissible expenses to their profits to prevent misuse of deductions under section 37.
From October 2024, tax will be deducted at source on interest exceeding ₹10,000 for Floating Rate Savings Bonds (FRSB) 2020 and specified government securities.
From October 2024, payments under Section 194J (professional fees) will be excluded from TDS under Section 194C (payments to contractors).
