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Excise Duty : The government has withdrawn an earlier central excise exemption notification with effect from 2 February 2026.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...
Explore the pros and cons of incremental budgeting for your business. Learn when it’s effective and how it can lead to inefficiencies. Consider alternatives like zero-based budgeting.
An analysis of the Ministry of Home Affairs’ latest memorandum on formulation of Revised Estimates (RE) for 2023-2024 and Budget Estimates (BE) for 2024-2025. Learn what’s new, what to prioritize, and what this means for administrative divisions.
Guide to the SOP for re-computing total income for sugar factories post amendments to the Income Tax Act 1961. Key steps and timeline for application.
In the Finance Act, 2023, an amendment was introduced in this provision to bring the consideration received from non-residents within the ambit of Clause (viib) of sub-section (2) of section 56 of the Income-tax Act, 1961.
Explore the key highlights of Budget 2023 applicable from AY 2024-2025, including the introduction of the definition of Joint Commissioner and provisions related to Electronic Gold Receipts and its conversion.
Finance Act 2023 inserted a new section 194BA in the Income-tax Act, 1961 with effect from 1st April 2023. As per section 194BA, a person who is responsible for paying to any person any income by way of winnings from any online game during the financial year to deduct income-tax on the net winnings in […]
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has recently released a user-friendly Income tax calculator for the financial year 2023-24. The tax calculator aims to assist individuals and businesses in estimating their tax liabilities accurately. This tool is an essential resource for effective tax planning, enabling taxpayers to make informed financial decisions and ensure compliance with […]
Myth 1: TCS applies to all foreign payments made by Indian companies. Fact: This is a myth. Tax Collected at Source (TCS) is a provision under the Indian Income Tax Act that requires the collection of tax at the source of specific transactions. However, TCS does not apply to all foreign payments made by Indian […]
Navigate the impact of TCS on international credit card payments post-FEMA amendments. Understand LRS, increased TCS rates, and get tips on managing expenses and compliance for seamless overseas transactions. Stay informed to plan your spending wisely.
Govt exempt individual payments made through international debit or credit cards up to Rs 7 lakh per financial year from LRS limits & these transactions will not attract TCS.
