Income Tax : Section 270 of the Income-tax Act, 2025 consolidates return processing and scrutiny assessment into one framework while introducin...
Income Tax : Section 268 of the Income-tax Act, 2025 brings inquiry, information gathering and special audit provisions into one structured fra...
Income Tax : Rule 46(8) mandates daily backups of electronic books on servers located in India, strengthening digital tax compliance and data i...
Income Tax : From 1 April 2026, TDS and TCS compliance shifts to new form numbers and section references under the Income-tax Act, 2025. Busine...
Income Tax : From April 1, 2026, PAN holders travelling abroad must submit Form 156 under the Income-tax Act, 2025. Learn the filing process an...
Income Tax : Rules 307–311 of the Draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 outline how pension funds must purchase annuities, restrict commutation, preve...
Income Tax : Draft Income-tax Rules 2026 prescribe definitions, trust conditions, investment rules, and limits on employer contributions for ap...
Income Tax : Draft Income-tax Rules 2026 outline procedures for provident fund recognition, penalties for assigning PF interest, and tax treatm...
Income Tax : Draft Income-tax Rules 2026 require provident fund nominations to favour family members and mandate annual account reporting by tr...
Income Tax : Rule 333 mandates electronic tax payments for companies and specified taxpayers, while the draft rules also prescribe detailed dep...
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 : CBDT introduced Income-tax Rules, 2026 to operationalize the Income-tax Act, 2025. The rules standardize procedures on valuation, ...
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.
Form 157 is required for individuals leaving India without PAN or taxable income. It ensures proper declaration and documentation, even where no tax liability arises, simplifying compliance for such taxpayers.
Form 156 must be filed by Indian-domiciled persons with PAN when leaving India. The key takeaway is that it is a compulsory compliance requirement linked to travel abroad.
Form 155 is issued by the tax authority only after reviewing Form 154 and verifying tax liability status. It confirms that no dues remain, ensuring compliance before departure from India.
Form 154 links tax clearance to an undertaking by an employer or representative. It ensures that any tax arising from Indian income is paid even after the taxpayer exits India.
Form 153 is issued when tax dues remain unpaid, triggering a 15-day deadline for payment. The key takeaway is that non-compliance can lead to strict recovery actions like property attachment.
