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 government introduced new PAN forms to simplify application procedures and reduce errors. The update ensures better user experience and improved verification processes.
Form 130 becomes the new TDS certificate from April 2026 under the 2025 Act. The key takeaway is that the format changes, but the core purpose remains the same.
The law defines business broadly to include trade, commerce, and even single transactions. The key takeaway is that intent and nature of activity determine tax treatment.
The requirement mandates specified funds and brokers to report non-resident investor details quarterly. It ensures transparency and enables monitoring of cross-border transactions.
The issue relates to refusal of taxpayer information requested by an authorised authority. The framework allows rejection where disclosure is not in public interest, ensuring confidentiality safeguards.
The issue involved inability to provide requested taxpayer details. It was held that Form 090 must be issued when data is unavailable or no assessment is made. The decision reinforces procedural transparency.
The framework governs how taxpayer information is shared with authorised authorities. It ensures that disclosure is controlled, lawful, and limited to permissible information.
The issue involved incomplete or incorrect taxpayer details in Form 088. It was held that accurate identification and complete information are essential. The ruling highlights the importance of proper documentation.
The requirement ensures that companies under the tonnage tax scheme submit certified audit reports. It mandates verification of income computation and compliance with statutory conditions.
Form 80 enables eligible companies to opt for or renew the tonnage tax scheme under the new law. Filing is mandatory to avail simplified taxation based on tonnage. Proper compliance ensures continued eligibility for tax benefits.
