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, ...
Many taxpayers assume that income up to Rs. 12 lakh is completely tax-free under the new regime. The key takeaway is that Section 87A provides a rebate, not an exemption, and tax may still arise on special-rate income.
Tax auditors must now report all purchases and sales of unquoted shares under Clause 47 of Form 26. The key takeaway is increased scrutiny of transactions involving differences between FMV and transaction value.
The article explains how home loan interest and principal repayments can reduce tax liability under the old tax regime. It also highlights why the new regime may limit these benefits for many borrowers.
The Income Tax Act 2025 has merged old presumptive taxation provisions into a single Section 58 framework. The change simplifies compliance for businesses, professionals, and transport operators under one codified structure.
The Income-tax Act, 2025 has officially replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1st April 2026. The new law focuses on simplified language, reduced litigation, and easier tax compliance without introducing new taxes.
The Income Tax Act 2025 has overhauled the 1961 law by introducing new section numbers, a unified “Tax Year,” and simplified compliance structures. The article explains the key renumbered provisions taxpayers must now remember.
The Income Tax Act 2025 introduces mandatory reporting of high-value gifted immovable properties exceeding ₹45 lakh. The amendment significantly expands the SFT framework and increases scrutiny of property transactions without consideration.
The article explains the complete evolution of buyback taxation in India, highlighting how tax liability shifted between companies and shareholders across different legislative phases.
Clause 43 in Tax Audit Form No. 26 requires auditors to verify remittances reported in Part-D of Form 145. Incorrect classification of non-taxable foreign payments may invite tax department inquiries and litigation.
Association requested CBDT to rationalize CASS 2026 case selection considering the administrative burden caused by implementation of the Income Tax Act, 2025. It emphasized that officers will remain heavily engaged in training, awareness, and transition-related activities throughout the financial year.
