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Tax Collected at Source under Goods and Services Tax Act 2017 and under Income Tax Act, 1961.

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Commonly observed AIS mismatches that can Trigger Income Tax Notice

Income Tax : The Income-tax Department is increasingly relying on AI-based verification and automated reconciliation systems to detect discrepa...

May 20, 2026 3084 Views 0 comment Print

Navigating the New Era: Comprehensive Guide to TDS/TCS Restructuring for FY 2026-27 under Income Tax Act, 2025

Income Tax : The New Income Tax Act, 2025 replaces multiple TDS and TCS provisions with consolidated Sections 392, 393 and 394 effective from F...

May 11, 2026 13710 Views 0 comment Print

175 Legal Compliances and Legal Updates for May-2026 in India

CA, CS, CMA : This update compiles key statutory deadlines across multiple laws for May 2026. It highlights filing requirements under income tax...

May 4, 2026 53085 Views 2 comments Print

May 2026 Tax Compliance Deadlines for Income Tax and GST

Goods and Services Tax : The content addresses key statutory deadlines under income tax and GST laws for May 2026. It highlights due dates and compliance r...

May 4, 2026 243291 Views 4 comments Print

TDS & TCS Changes from 1st April 2026

Income Tax : The reform consolidates TDS provisions into a structured system and introduces digital compliance mechanisms. It enhances clarity,...

May 2, 2026 35622 Views 1 comment Print


Latest News


Draft Income Tax Rule 219: Statement of TDS or TCS U/s. 397(3)(b)

Income Tax : Rule 219 prescribes Forms 138, 140, 142–144, fixed quarterly due dates, special challan-cum-statements for specified transaction...

March 2, 2026 630 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Income Tax Rule 212, 213 – Buyer Declaration for No TCS u/s 394(2); Application for Lower/Nil TDS or TCS Certificate

Income Tax : Rules 212–213 introduce Form 127 for buyer declarations to avoid TCS and Form 128 for obtaining lower or nil TDS/TCS certificate...

March 2, 2026 1287 Views 0 comment Print

Budget 2026 Tax Reform Proposals: Stakeholder Impact & Key Policy Themes

Income Tax : Stakeholder-wise and thematic overview of Budget 2026 tax reform proposals covering farmers, MSMEs, corporates, NRIs, exporters, a...

February 1, 2026 657 Views 0 comment Print

CAG Compendium on Impact of Audit on Income Tax & GST Administration

Income Tax : The C&AG’s audits ensure proper assessment, collection, and allocation of direct taxes, identifying evasion risks and improving ...

November 27, 2025 1329 Views 0 comment Print

Restrictions pertaining to filing of Correction TDS/TCS Statements

Income Tax : Learn about new rules restricting TDS/TCS correction statements under Income-tax Act Section 200(3) from April 2025. Key dates and...

March 23, 2025 11763 Views 2 comments Print


Latest Judiciary


No TCS on Illegal Mining Compounding Fees Under Section 206C(1C): SC

Income Tax : The Chhattisgarh High Court held that TCS under Section 206C(1C) cannot be collected on compounding fees recovered from illegal mi...

May 20, 2026 240 Views 0 comment Print

TCS Cannot Be Collected on Illegal Mining Compounding Fees: Chhattisgarh HC

Income Tax : The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that TCS under Section 206C(1C) applies only to lease holders, licence holders, or persons grant...

May 20, 2026 237 Views 0 comment Print

No TCS on Compounding Fees as Illegal Mining Lacks Legal Contract or Licence: SC

Income Tax : The Supreme Court upheld that Section 206C(1C) applies only to lawful mining arrangements involving lease or licence. It ruled tha...

April 6, 2026 534 Views 0 comment Print

TCS Cannot Be Extended to Illegal Mining Cases Due to Absence of Transfer of Rights: Chhattisgarh HC

Income Tax : The High Court held that Section 206C(1C) applies only to lawful mining arrangements involving lease or licence. It ruled that com...

April 6, 2026 555 Views 0 comment Print

SC Upholds HC Ruling That TCS Cannot Apply to Compounding Fees in Illegal Mining Cases

Income Tax : The Supreme Court declined to interfere with a High Court ruling that TCS under Section 206C(1C) does not apply to compounding fin...

March 15, 2026 384 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Finance Act 2026

Income Tax : The Finance Act, 2026 prescribes income-tax rates, surcharge, and cess for the assessment year 2026–27. It establishes the legal...

March 30, 2026 3882 Views 0 comment Print

Auto Suspension of GST Registration due to Non-Furnishing of Bank Account

Goods and Services Tax : The advisory explains that registrations will be automatically suspended if bank account details are not furnished within 30 days....

December 5, 2025 11367 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Relaxes TDS/TCS for PAN-Aadhaar Linking

Income Tax : CBDT Circular 9/2025 offers partial relief for higher TDS/TCS on inoperative PANs, extending compliance deadlines for taxpayers wh...

July 21, 2025 28050 Views 2 comments Print

CBDT notifies 10 new items on which TCS needs to be collected

Income Tax : The Central Board of Direct Taxes notifies tax collection at source on the sale of certain goods exceeding 竄ケ10 lakh, effectiv...

April 22, 2025 21780 Views 1 comment Print

CBDT amends form No. 27EQ and added 10 new items for TCS Reporting

Income Tax : Latest income tax rule changes effective April 2025. Form 27EQ updated with new categories for tax collection at source on various...

April 22, 2025 3639 Views 0 comment Print


Compounding Fee Not Royalty: HC Quashes TCS Demand on Illegal Mining Fines

February 11, 2026 519 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court held that TCS under Section 206C(1C) applies only to lease or licence holders paying royalty, not to offenders paying compounding fines. ITAT’s demand of TCS, interest, and penalty was set aside.

Welcome Changes in Union Budget 2026 related to Income Tax

February 10, 2026 3039 Views 3 comments Print

The Budget cuts harsh tax rates, eases appeal deposits, and extends filing timelines to reduce compliance stress. It signals a shift toward certainty, lower litigation, and voluntary compliance.

TDS & TCS Guidelines Binding on Deductor & Income Tax Authorities from 1st April 2026

February 4, 2026 4902 Views 0 comment Print

The amendment clarifies that guidelines issued to resolve TDS/TCS difficulties are binding on both tax authorities and deductors. This ensures uniform application and reduces interpretational disputes.

Proposed Changes in TDS and TCS Framework & Rates by Budget 2026

February 2, 2026 9891 Views 0 comment Print

Jewellery imports now follow weight-based limits instead of value caps, offering relief amid rising gold prices. Transfer of Residence limits are also increased with an updated list of modern household items.

TCS Rates Rationalised to Uniform 2% from 1st April 2026

February 2, 2026 13902 Views 0 comment Print

The Finance Bill, 2026 proposes a comprehensive rationalisation of Tax Collected at Source (TCS) rates under section 394(1) of the Income-tax Act, 2025, with the objective of simplifying compliance and providing relief to taxpayers where feasible. Multiple differential TCS rates are proposed to be aligned to a uniform rate of 2% across several categories.

Budget 2026 Tax Reform Proposals: Stakeholder Impact & Key Policy Themes

February 1, 2026 657 Views 0 comment Print

Stakeholder-wise and thematic overview of Budget 2026 tax reform proposals covering farmers, MSMEs, corporates, NRIs, exporters, and households, with focus on tax certainty, ease of compliance, and trade facilitation.

Time Limitation for Rectification of TDS/TCS Statements: A Paradigm Shift in Compliance

January 29, 2026 1827 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was prolonged misuse of correction statements due to no statutory deadline. The law now enforces strict timelines, making accurate original filing mandatory.

Employee Not Liable for Employer’s Failure to Deposit Salary TDS: ITAT Patna

January 10, 2026 1083 Views 0 comment Print

The tribunal rejected demand raised solely due to Form 26AS mismatch caused by employer non-deposit of TDS. The key principle is that employees cannot be penalised for failures beyond their control.

Section 263 Revision Quashed for Lack of Error and Prejudice

January 9, 2026 432 Views 0 comment Print

he revision targeted 80G deduction and interest under TDS/TCS provisions. The Tribunal found that the Assessing Officer had examined both issues and no prejudice was shown.

Tax on international payments as per Income-tax Act, 1961

December 30, 2025 1311 Views 0 comment Print

Explains why TCS under section 206C(1G) applies to overseas remittances and tour packages. The key takeaway is that TCS is a reporting mechanism, adjustable or refundable, not a final tax cost.

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