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, ...
Form 46 allows taxpayers to exercise the option for determination of arm’s length price for international or specified domestic transactions for two tax years.
Form 45 allows resident taxpayers to report settlement of foreign tax disputes and claim foreign tax credit not earlier claimed in Form 44 under the Income-tax framework.
Form 44 is an e-form for reporting foreign income and claiming foreign tax credit under the Income-tax Rules, 2026, with specified filing timelines and documents.
Form 43 is issued by the Income Tax Department to certify Indian tax residency for DTAA claims. It is essential for taxpayers seeking relief from double taxation in foreign jurisdictions.
The issue was whether DTAA benefits can be claimed without a TRC. It was clarified that Form 42 is essential to obtain a Tax Residency Certificate, without which treaty benefits may not be granted. Filing ensures compliance with cross-border tax requirements.
Form 41 is compulsory for non-residents claiming DTAA benefits on income earned in India. Without filing this form along with TRC, treaty relief is denied and higher TDS is applied. This makes compliance essential for tax efficiency.
The issue was whether tax deferral can be claimed without exercising the option. It was held that filing Form 40 is mandatory to avail relief under section 158. Without it, income may be taxed on accrual basis in India, leading to double taxation.
The issue was whether deduction can be claimed without proof of inward remittance. It was held that Form 38 is mandatory to establish repatriation of income. Without it, deduction under sections 151 or 152 cannot be allowed.
The law requires resident patentees to file Form 37 to claim deduction on royalty income. Without this certificate, the deduction under section 152(5) cannot be allowed. Timely filing with proper certification ensures eligibility and avoids denial of tax benefits.
Form 36 is a mandatory certificate under section 151(5) of the Income-tax Act, 2025, required for authors claiming deduction on royalty income, copyright fees, or similar consideration from scientific, literary, or artistic books.
