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April 2026 Tax Compliance Deadlines for Income Tax and GST

Goods and Services Tax : This update highlights all major compliance due dates for April 2026 under Income Tax and GST laws. It helps taxpayers stay on tra...

March 28, 2026 236073 Views 4 comments Print

Senior Citizen/ Super Senior Citizen – Income Tax Benefits allowable

Income Tax : Summary of exclusive tax benefits for resident senior citizens (60+ years) and super senior citizens (80+ years), including enhanc...

October 17, 2025 3189 Views 0 comment Print

Section 194I: TDS on Payment of Rent

Income Tax : Understand Section 194I for TDS on rent, including applicable rates, thresholds, and clarifications for various rent types. Stay i...

June 27, 2025 11559 Views 0 comment Print

Enhanced Limits for Partners Remuneration: Section 40(b) & 194T

Income Tax : Learn about Section 40(b) limits on partner remuneration and the introduction of Section 194T for TDS on remuneration, effective A...

February 11, 2025 163617 Views 5 comments Print

Budget 2025: Section 194A TDS Thresholds Revised Effective April 2025

Income Tax : Amendments to Section 194A of the Income-tax Act increase TDS thresholds on interest income for various payers and senior citizens...

February 2, 2025 9426 Views 0 comment Print


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Clarification on Section 194A TDS on interest in case of banking institutions

Income Tax : Income Tax India, through its X account post dated 30.03.2026, has clarified the applicability of tax deduction at source (TDS) on...

March 31, 2026 939 Views 0 comment Print

TDS threshold on interest on bank/post office deposits increased

Income Tax : TDS THRESHHOLD INCREASED While presenting interim Budget 2019-20 FM has raised TDS threshold on interest earned on bank/post offic...

February 1, 2019 2217 Views 0 comment Print


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Corporate Restructuring Not a Sufficient Cause for 802-Day Delay u/s 253(3): ITAT Panaji

Income Tax : ITAT Panaji refused to condone an 803-day delay in filing appeals against TDS default orders. The Tribunal held that the appellant...

March 9, 2026 222 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai – CIT(A) Order Set Aside due to Non-Application of Mind Wrong Assessee Facts

Income Tax : The ruling reiterates that adjudication based on incorrect material vitiates the entire order. The matter was remanded to ensure p...

February 16, 2026 357 Views 0 comment Print

Unexplained investment addition of ₹12.30 Cr deleted – Funds for software project proved; Rule 46A objection rejected – ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : The Tribunal confirmed that once identity, source, and movement of funds are established through records, treating the investment ...

February 14, 2026 390 Views 0 comment Print

TDS Default u/s 201 – Matter Remanded for Verification of Payees’ Tax Payment

Income Tax : The Tribunal ruled that failure to examine whether payees discharged tax liability vitiates proceedings under Section 201. The cas...

February 13, 2026 408 Views 0 comment Print

Golden Harvest Scheme Discount ≠ Interest; No TDS U/s 194A, 201 Default Quashed

Income Tax : ITAT Lucknow ruled that Golden Harvest Scheme benefit is a sales discount, not interest u/s 2(28A); hence no TDS u/s 194A applies ...

February 6, 2026 288 Views 0 comment Print


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Changes in accounting of POSB TDS transactions

Finance : All TDS deductions under Sections 194A, 194H, 194EE, and 194N will now be recorded at CPRC, streamlining reporting and compliance....

December 2, 2025 819 Views 0 comment Print

Amendments in TDS Deductions Under Finance Act 2025

Income Tax : Changes in TDS deductions under Finance Act 2025 include revised thresholds for Sections 194A, 194H, and 80CCA. Effective from Apr...

April 4, 2025 7941 Views 0 comment Print

No section 194A TDS on interest from Mahila Samman Savings Certificate

Income Tax : No section 194A TDS on interest from Mahila Samman Savings Certificate – Notification No. 27/2023-Income Tax | Dated: 16th...

May 16, 2023 1662 Views 0 comment Print

No Section 194A TDS on Interest payment to Scheduled Tribe by Scheduled Bank

Income Tax : CBDT notifies that no Section 194A TDS will be deducted by ‘Scheduled Bank on payment of interest, other than interest on securi...

September 17, 2021 5754 Views 0 comment Print

TDS on interest on Post Office Saving Schemes reduced

Finance : In order to provide more funds at the disposal of the taxpayers for dealing with the economic situation arising out of COVID-19 pa...

June 26, 2020 7863 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Posts in Section 194A

Clarification on Section 194A TDS on interest in case of banking institutions

March 31, 2026 939 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax India, through its X account post dated 30.03.2026, has clarified the applicability of tax deduction at source (TDS) on interest under Section 194A of the Income-tax Act, 1961, and its corresponding provisions under the Income-tax Act, 2025. It reiterates that banking companies are not required to deduct TDS where interest does not exceed […]

April 2026 Tax Compliance Deadlines for Income Tax and GST

March 28, 2026 236073 Views 4 comments Print

This update highlights all major compliance due dates for April 2026 under Income Tax and GST laws. It helps taxpayers stay on track with filings, payments, and reporting obligations to avoid penalties.

Corporate Restructuring Not a Sufficient Cause for 802-Day Delay u/s 253(3): ITAT Panaji

March 9, 2026 222 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Panaji refused to condone an 803-day delay in filing appeals against TDS default orders. The Tribunal held that the appellant failed to provide a credible explanation and therefore dismissed the appeals as time-barred.

ITAT Mumbai – CIT(A) Order Set Aside due to Non-Application of Mind Wrong Assessee Facts

February 16, 2026 357 Views 0 comment Print

The ruling reiterates that adjudication based on incorrect material vitiates the entire order. The matter was remanded to ensure proper consideration of facts specific to the assessee.

Unexplained investment addition of ₹12.30 Cr deleted – Funds for software project proved; Rule 46A objection rejected – ITAT Delhi

February 14, 2026 390 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal confirmed that once identity, source, and movement of funds are established through records, treating the investment as unexplained is unjustified. Revenues appeal was dismissed.

TDS Default u/s 201 – Matter Remanded for Verification of Payees’ Tax Payment

February 13, 2026 408 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal ruled that failure to examine whether payees discharged tax liability vitiates proceedings under Section 201. The case was sent back to the AO to verify compliance and re-decide the issue.

Golden Harvest Scheme Discount ≠ Interest; No TDS U/s 194A, 201 Default Quashed

February 6, 2026 288 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Lucknow ruled that Golden Harvest Scheme benefit is a sales discount, not interest u/s 2(28A); hence no TDS u/s 194A applies and 201(1)/(1A) demand was quashed.

TDS on Interest to Co-operative Societies: ITAT Mumbai Holds Co-operative Bank Liable u/s 194A

January 21, 2026 408 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that a co-operative bank must deduct TDS on interest beyond the threshold despite payment to co-operative societies. Specific TDS provisions were held to override general exemptions.

Cash Advances Not Taxable Before Project Completion Under PCM

January 20, 2026 276 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that cash advances/on-money received for an ongoing real estate project cannot be taxed before completion when the Project Completion Method is consistently followed. Income already offered and accepted in the completion year cannot be taxed again earlier.

Deductor Not in Default When Payee Has Paid Due Taxes: ITAT Mumbai

January 17, 2026 1569 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether a deductor can be treated as in default for non-deposit of TDS when the payee has already paid tax on the income. ITAT held that no demand under Section 201(1) survives once the payee’s tax payment is established.

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