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Safe Harbour Rules under New Income Tax Act, 2025 & Rules, 2026- Part II

Income Tax : The framework outlines mandatory disclosures and timelines for opting into safe harbour. Key takeaway: strict compliance is essent...

May 1, 2026 762 Views 0 comment Print

US Taxation – IRS Audits

Income Tax : The article explains how IRS audits are initiated and conducted to verify tax return accuracy. It highlights taxpayer duties, righ...

April 22, 2026 828 Views 0 comment Print

Mauritius Route Hit: SC Rejects Tiger Global’s Treaty Claim in ₹14,439 Cr Flipkart Deal

Income Tax : The Court held that indirect share transfers deriving value from Indian assets are taxable. Treaty benefits were denied due to tax...

April 12, 2026 1161 Views 0 comment Print

U S Taxation, 2026: Penalties for late filing of returns/ paying taxes

Income Tax : The content outlines key filing deadlines and highlights penalties for non-compliance. The takeaway is that timely filing and paym...

April 10, 2026 495 Views 0 comment Print

US Taxation 2026: Tax credit – How does it work and benefit?

Income Tax : Overview of US tax credits including refundable, nonrefundable, and partially refundable credits, with examples, forms used, and c...

March 22, 2026 1653 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


CBDT Clarifies Guidance on Principal Purpose Test (PPT)

Income Tax : CBDT issues clarification on Circular 01/2025, stating it applies only to the Principal Purpose Test in certain DTAAs and does not...

March 17, 2025 2646 Views 0 comment Print

CRS & FATCA: Tax Transparency & Disclosure of Foreign Assets & Income

Corporate Law : Learn about CRS and FATCA, how India receives foreign account info, and the disclosure requirements for foreign assets and income ...

January 3, 2025 1950 Views 0 comment Print

Budget 2024: New Rules for Including Foreign Taxes in Total Income

Income Tax : From April 2025, foreign taxes withheld must be included in total income for accurate reporting under section 198. Aims to prevent...

July 24, 2024 1464 Views 0 comment Print

Representation to Simplify & Automate TRC Issue Process for Indian Companies

Income Tax : Explore challenges in TRC applications under DTAA by Indian companies. KSCAA proposes reforms for a simpler, efficient process. Le...

June 22, 2024 813 Views 0 comment Print

Format of Declaration of no PE in India and Form No. 10F

Income Tax : Appendix-I Declaration of no PE in India Declaration required u/s 9 of Income Tax Act, and for claiming relief under an agreement ...

May 8, 2023 117912 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


No DAPE Where Distributors Act on Principal-to-Principal Basis ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : The Tribunal ruled that a Dependent Agent PE arises only if agents habitually conclude contracts or secure orders on behalf of the...

March 12, 2026 357 Views 0 comment Print

Interconnect Service Charges Not Royalty: Karnataka HC Dismisses Appeal

Income Tax : The Karnataka High Court ruled that interconnect service charges paid to non-resident telecom operators do not constitute royalty....

December 10, 2025 477 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay HC Upholds Mauritius DTAA Benefit for Bid Services Division

Income Tax : The Bombay High Court quashed the AAR’s ruling that denied Mauritius DTAA benefits to Bid Services Division (Mauritius) Limited....

November 9, 2025 564 Views 0 comment Print

Cost-to-cost reimbursements for IT support services not FIS under India-US DTAA

Income Tax : Tribunal held that cost-to-cost reimbursements for IT support services do not qualify as Fees for Included Services (FIS) under Ar...

November 5, 2025 789 Views 0 comment Print

Valid TRC Enough for DTAA Benefits; Mere Shell Company Allegation Can’t Override Treaty Protection

Income Tax : ITAT Delhi ruled that a valid Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) issued by Mauritius is sufficient proof of residency to claim benefi...

November 4, 2025 3453 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


India Enforces Amended DTAA with Belgium from June 2025 to Curb Tax Evasion

Income Tax : The Finance Ministry notifies the India-Belgium protocol amending the 1993 tax treaty, effective June 26, 2025, updating definitio...

November 10, 2025 1059 Views 0 comment Print

India–Qatar DTAA & Protocol Notified by CBDT

Income Tax : Notification implements the India-Qatar Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) and Protocol, effective from the next fiscal ye...

October 24, 2025 1578 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Amends India-Spain Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA)

Income Tax : Explore the Notification No. 33/2024 on the agreement between India and Spain for tax exchange. Understand its implications and ch...

March 19, 2024 4368 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT notifies Tax Information Exchange Agreement: India-Samoa

Income Tax : Explore implications of Notification No. 21/2024 from Indias Ministry of Finance regarding the tax information exchange pact with ...

February 7, 2024 1392 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax Agreement Between India & Saint Vincent for information Exchange

Income Tax : Notification No. 96/2023-Income Tax: Learn about the agreement between India and Saint Vincent for tax information exchange and as...

November 1, 2023 873 Views 0 comment Print


Benefits of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA)

September 28, 2022 18543 Views 0 comment Print

Article explains What is Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA), and how DTAA  helps, types of relief under  DTAA, Benefits of DTAA, How to claim DTAA benefits in India and What are the documents required for an NRI to claim  DTAA benefit. What if you currently reside in the UK, have invested in India, and are […]

Income from supply of CAS & middleware products not falls under ‘royalty’

September 27, 2022 885 Views 0 comment Print

Income from supply of CAS and middleware products to indian customers, does not fall under ‘royalty’ as defined under Section 9(l)(vi) of Income Tax Act, 1961 and Article 12(3) of India- Swiss DTAA.

Expat Tax in India

September 22, 2022 2196 Views 0 comment Print

Navigating Expat Tax in India made easy. Learn about the tax rules, rates, and exemptions for expats working in India.

Section 206AA cannot have overriding effect on DTAA

September 19, 2022 2496 Views 0 comment Print

CIT International Taxation Vs Air India Ltd. (Delhi High Court) Whether ITAT has erred in holding that the rate of deduction of tax in the case of a non-resident who does not have a PAN and whose case does not lie in the exceptions laid down in Sub-Section 7 of Section 206AA of the Act […]

Preserving and Applicability of Arm’s Length Principle

September 14, 2022 1833 Views 0 comment Print

While it may not be perfect, the member countries of the OECD focus have a tendency that the arm’s length principle should govern the judgment of transfer pricing between associated enterprises.

Foreign Tax Credit: A Bird’s Eye View

September 13, 2022 2238 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the concept of Foreign Tax Credit (FTC) and its significance in mitigating double taxation on income earned outside India. Explore how Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAA) play a crucial role in preventing double taxation. Learn about the process of claiming FTC, including filing Form 67 and providing necessary documentation. Gain insights into the relevant details and conditions associated with FTC, ensuring a transparent and justifiable taxation system for Indian residents with foreign income.

Section 195 not applies to payment not in the nature of FTS to Non-Resident not having PE in India

September 5, 2022 1812 Views 0 comment Print

Assessee was not having any permanent establishment in India and was providing the service only from Singapore and therefore the provisions of Section 195 of the Act are not applicable.

Not declaring swimming pools to avoid tax in France – Al to Detect Swimming Pools

September 4, 2022 1686 Views 0 comment Print

Property tax in France is based on the rental value of the property and any addition to the property like permanent (not temporary) has to be declared before tax authorities within 90 days, since property tax is based on rental value, so any improvement will increase the rental value of property resulting in increased property tax.

Pricing Methods to detect Related Parties’ Transactions

August 30, 2022 2961 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the significance of pricing methods in detecting related party transactions. Learn how multinational companies reduce tax liabilities through progressive pricing.

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)

August 27, 2022 1950 Views 0 comment Print

Understanding the role of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in international taxation and transfer pricing.

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