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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 35625 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


Transferring Funds from India to the UK Without Triggering 20% TCS

November 16, 2025 2655 Views 0 comment Print

Explains how timing, family LRS limits, and NRO remittances can legally prevent the 20% TCS on foreign transfers. Highlights compliant methods clarified under the tax rules.

Updated Return of Income: Rules, Eligibility and Filing Process

November 15, 2025 14055 Views 0 comment Print

Overview of updated returns: 48-month filing window, eligibility, exclusions, DSC/EVC filing, required schedules, computation of tax, interest and additional tax slabs (25%–70%), and obligations for subsequent-year corrections.

TCS on Foreign Remittance Under Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS)

November 11, 2025 12597 Views 1 comment Print

TCS under Section 206C(1G) applies to foreign remittance under LRS by resident individuals. Thresholds and rates differ for education, medical, and others.

Changes in Correction Rules for TDS & TCS Returns & Time Limitations

November 6, 2025 14007 Views 0 comment Print

Effective April 1, 2026, the statutory limit for correcting TDS/TCS returns is 2 years from the FY end. This new rule eliminates unlimited revisions, demanding timely compliance to avoid penalties and blocked refunds.

Tax Deduction/Collection Account Number (TAN)

November 5, 2025 306974 Views 23 comments Print

Know about TAN under Section 203A of the Income Tax Act—its purpose, applicability, application process, forms, penalties, and key rules for TDS/TCS deductors and collectors in India.

Income Tax for New Tax Return Filers: FAQs

November 1, 2025 78256 Views 21 comments Print

Understand the fundamentals of Indian Income-tax: its definition under the Income-tax Act, 1961, the administrative role of the CBDT, the concept of Previous Year vs. Assessment Year, tax collection methods (TDS, Advance Tax), and the distinction between taxable and exempt income.

FAQs on TDS or TCS on sale or Purchase of Goods

October 31, 2025 4446 Views 0 comment Print

Know the key provisions of Sections 194Q and 206C(1H) on TDS and TCS for sale or purchase of goods, including thresholds, rates, exemptions, and compliance rules under the Income-tax Act.

FAQs on Annual Information System (AIS) & Taxpayer Information Summary (TIS)

October 29, 2025 5682 Views 1 comment Print

The AIS is a comprehensive statement providing all tax and financial transaction details, including TDS, SFT, and external data, to the taxpayer. TIS is a summary of this information. Access via e-filing portal; feedback is possible.

Income Tax Benefits to Residents & Indian Companies

October 17, 2025 52704 Views 2 comments Print

Overview of tax concessions for Indian residents and domestic companies for AY 2026-27, covering lower corporate tax rates (15%-25%), presumptive taxation (Sections 44AD/44ADA), capital gains exemptions, extensive TDS relief thresholds, and special higher tax exemption limits/rebates for resident senior citizens and super senior citizens.

TCS liability against mining officer was valid as compounding fees from Illegal Mining was treated as ‘Transfer of Rights’

October 15, 2025 489 Views 0 comment Print

Compounding fees collected from illegal mining, transportation, and storage of minerals constituted a ‘transfer of rights’ and consequently attracted  Tax Collection at Source (TCS) under Section 206C(1C) as it involved parting with an interest in the mine.

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