Income Tax : The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaces the dividend-based taxation of buy-backs with capital gains taxation for ordinary shareholders, ...
Income Tax : This guide explains when NRIs should use Form 128 and when payers should use Form 129 to reduce or eliminate excess TDS. It also c...
Income Tax : Sections 356-374 restructure appellate provisions with clearer drafting while retaining the existing appeal hierarchy and taxpayer...
Income Tax : Section 270 of the Income-tax Act, 2025 consolidates return processing and scrutiny assessment into one framework while introducin...
Income Tax : The law permits reassessment only where the Assessing Officer has information indicating escaped income and follows the prescribed...
Finance : The Government has exempted interest and capital gains earned by FPIs on Government securities from income tax with effect from 1 ...
Income Tax : A representation has urged CBDT to merge TDS return codes 1023 and 1024, arguing that both apply to the same contract payments wit...
Income Tax : Association requested CBDT to rationalize CASS 2026 case selection considering the administrative burden caused by implementation ...
Income Tax : The updated TDS challan system reportedly displays incorrect interest-related options under the Company Deductee category. Taxpaye...
Income Tax : The issue was complexity in the existing tax law. It was clarified that the new Act simplifies structure by reducing sections and ...
Income Tax : The Supreme Court set aside the NCLAT order for relying on a non-existent quasi-judicial income tax order. The key takeaway is tha...
Income Tax : Rule 81 prescribes dataset construction, weighted averages, and a 35th–65th percentile arm’s length range when multiple compar...
Income Tax : The latest amendment excludes income arising from transfer of pre-2017 investments from GAAR scrutiny. It reinforces the protectio...
Income Tax : The Finance Act, 2026 prescribes income-tax rates, surcharge, and cess for the assessment year 2026–27. It establishes the legal...
Income Tax : The circular introduces mandatory Form I and Form II for SWFs to claim tax exemptions. The ruling ensures structured application a...
Income Tax : The notification requires payers to generate UINs and file quarterly details of declarations even where no tax is deducted. It enh...
Income Tax : CBDT introduced Income-tax Rules, 2026 to operationalize the Income-tax Act, 2025. The rules standardize procedures on valuation, ...
The provisions mandate taxation of VDA transfers at a flat 30% rate without allowing deductions except cost of acquisition. The key takeaway is that strict computation rules limit tax benefits and increase effective tax liability.
The issue concerns taxation of income from online games. The law mandates a flat 30% tax regardless of skill or chance. The key takeaway is uniform taxation across all gaming activities.
Companies must maintain distinct books and furnish audit reports for the tonnage business. Non-compliance invalidates the scheme for the year. The takeaway is strict adherence to record-keeping rules.
The framework clarifies that exemption is contingent upon strict compliance with approval, filing, and income application rules. It holds that violations such as improper use of funds or failure to meet conditions can lead to denial of exemption and taxation.
Political parties must maintain detailed records of donors for large contributions. Lack of proper documentation can lead to denial of exemption. The key takeaway is enhanced accountability in political funding.
The issue relates to consequences of delayed return filing. Benefits such as deductions and loss carry forward are denied if returns are not filed on time. The ruling highlights strict adherence to due dates.
The issue concerns replacement of Form 3CEB with a new reporting framework. The reform mandates structured reporting with enhanced disclosures and digital integration for transfer pricing compliance.
The new law mandates TDS reporting through Form 141 Schedule C for payments to contractors and professionals. The key takeaway is structured, detailed reporting with stricter compliance timelines.
Rent payments must now be reported under Schedule A of Form 141 from April 2026. The key takeaway is enhanced reporting with tenant-wise and landlord-wise allocation of TDS.
The new law removes the minimum threshold for TDS on crypto transactions, making even small trades taxable. The key takeaway is stricter compliance with full transaction-level tracking.
