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, ...
Details of Form 172 filing, eligibility, due date, documents, process, and penalty for non-compliance under Income-tax Act, 2025.
Individuals must file Form 171 to become authorised tax practitioners. Without approval, they cannot represent taxpayers before authorities.
AIS provides a full record of financial transactions linked to PAN. It helps taxpayers verify income and avoid reporting errors.
The issue involved mandatory reporting obligations for film and specified activities under the new tax regime. The framework requires disclosure of payments exceeding ₹50,000 along with TDS details. The key takeaway is that enhanced transparency and structured reporting are central to compliance.
Form 163 requires Indian concerns to report indirect transfers of assets in India involving non-residents. The key takeaway is that this is a compulsory compliance obligation even though no tax is payable. Timely filing ensures avoidance of penalties.
Non-resident entities must file Form 162 annually to report liaison office activities. Failure can result in penalties and regulatory action.
Taxpayers who accept assessment orders and choose not to appeal can apply for immunity using Form 161. The key takeaway is that opting out of litigation is essential to claim relief. This promotes faster dispute resolution and certainty.
This explains when a deductor can claim a refund using Form 160 where tax was wrongly deducted. The key takeaway is that refund is granted only after proving that no TDS was legally required.
The tax authority issues Form 159 only after verifying compliance through Form 158. Without this certificate, specified individuals cannot leave India.
Individuals directed by tax authorities must file Form 158 before leaving India. The rule ensures tax compliance, failing which departure may be restricted.
