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 issue was whether deductions can be claimed without filing Form 35. It was held that filing the audit report is mandatory, and absence leads to denial of benefits.
Form No. 34 under the Income-tax Rules, 2026 is a mandatory report for audited assessees claiming deduction under Section 146 of the Income-tax Act, 2025 for additional employee cost. It replaces Form 10DA and must be filed along with the return of income and audit report.
Taxpayers must file Form 33 to claim SEZ deduction on profits. Proper reporting of reserve utilisation and asset purchase is essential for eligibility.
The issue was whether deductions can be claimed without filing Form 32. It was held that furnishing the audit report is mandatory, and non-compliance leads to denial of tax benefits.
Taxpayers must file Form 31 to claim rent deduction if no HRA is received. Proper filing ensures eligibility for deduction up to Rs. 60,000 annually
The issue was whether tax benefits can be claimed without filing Form 29. It was held that furnishing the certificate is mandatory, and non-compliance leads to denial of carry forward and set-off benefits.
This article explains the requirement to file Form 28 under Section 77(4) for slump sale transactions. The key takeaway is that filing is compulsory for capital gains computation.
The case examined inconsistencies in capital gains allocation. It was clarified that valuation-backed reporting under Form 27 ensures accurate attribution and reduces disputes.
The case addressed risks of data manipulation and concealment. It was held that mandatory reporting of accounting systems and data storage enhances transparency and traceability.
The issue was whether maintaining a daily register is compulsory. It was held that medical practitioners exceeding prescribed limits must maintain Form 25 to ensure proper income reporting and compliance.
