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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 117915 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


Grandfathering clause under India – Mauritius Tax Treaty

August 19, 2022 8199 Views 0 comment Print

Grandfathering clause means an old provision in law continues to apply on certain existing situations corresponding to new provisions which has been introduced to apply to all the future situations.

TDS on interest paid to China Development Bank- HC dismisses Stay Application

August 14, 2022 861 Views 0 comment Print

Disputed demand has arisen for failure of Tata Teleservices to deduct tax at source on interest payments made to China Development Bank

TDS not deductible on payment by Deolitte India to Deolitte UK for global brand/communication/technology/knowledge

August 11, 2022 1020 Views 0 comment Print

Payments made for global brand/communication/technology/knowledge cannot be treated as Royalty as per Article 13(3) of India-UK DTAA

Detailed Analysis of Proposed UAE Corporate Tax

August 4, 2022 2991 Views 0 comment Print

Get a detailed analysis of the proposed UAE corporate tax. Learn about the implementation, rates, and the authority responsible for administering and implementing the tax.

Amounts paid to foreign suppliers for use of computer software through distribution agreement is not Royalty

July 27, 2022 2124 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT held that amounts paid by resident Indian end-users/distributors to non-resident computer software manufacturers/ suppliers, as consideration for resale/use of computer software through EULAs/distribution agreements are not payment of Royalty.

Challenging CBDT’s MFN Clause Circular No. 3 of 2022 dated 03.02.2022

July 9, 2022 4989 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court accepts Writ Petition challenging CBDT’s MFN Clause Circular No. 3 of 2022. Learn more about this important case.

Canada: Gifts and income tax

July 1, 2022 1320 Views 0 comment Print

Understanding the significance of gifting in Canada: explore the benefits and income tax implications of charitable donations.

USA – Green card by investment (EB 5 Program)

June 25, 2022 1656 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the USA Green Card by Investment (EB 5 Program): a unique path to permanent residency through job creation in rural areas.

ITAT explains impact on taxability when treaty not contains FTS clause

June 22, 2022 6690 Views 0 comment Print

DCIT Vs Michelin ROH Co. Ltd. (ITAT Delhi) Brief facts of the case are that the assessee has a company incorporated in Thailand and offers a number of services, such as, business planning and coordination, engineering services, product research and development etc. to its Indian subsidiary. On offering these engineering services, the assessee obtained a […]

The Beginner’s Guide to Affiliate Marketing Taxes

June 21, 2022 14052 Views 0 comment Print

Affiliate marketing is indeed a profitable business. If you’re new to it, you may wonder if the commissions you’re earning from affiliate links are taxable.

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