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New Forms under Income Tax Act, 2025 & Rules 2026: A Comparitive Guide

Income Tax : The new rules replace old form numbers with a structured sequence across categories. The update simplifies compliance and improves...

April 17, 2026 1551 Views 0 comment Print

Why TDS Compliance Has an Auditability Problem and Why Nobody Is Talking About It?

Income Tax : Tax authorities are increasingly questioning decision logic behind TDS deductions. The lack of recorded reasoning in ERPs makes co...

April 17, 2026 552 Views 0 comment Print

Income-Tax Act, 2025: Structural Changes and TDS Compliance Guide

Income Tax : The new law replaces the 1961 Act without introducing new taxes or changing tax policy. It simplifies provisions, reduces complexi...

April 15, 2026 918 Views 0 comment Print

Tax Deducted at Source (TDS)

Income Tax : The case highlights that TDS applies to multiple income categories including salary, interest, and contracts. It reiterates that f...

April 14, 2026 6954 Views 0 comment Print

Wrong TDS Code Under Income Tax Act, 2025 Can Trigger 30% Disallowance

Income Tax : The 30% Disallowance Trap in Section 35(b) of the Income Tax Act, 2025: When a Wrong TDS Payment Code Under Section 393 Triggers F...

April 14, 2026 1974 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 909 Views 0 comment Print

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 396 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 663 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 564 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 1176 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


No FTS on Project-Specific Design Services; ‘Make Available’ Test Not Met, No Disallowance u/s 40(a)(i)

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that consultancy payments for architectural services were not FTS since no technical knowledge was made availabl...

April 16, 2026 135 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Allowed TDS Credit Despite Form 26AS Mismatch as Income Taxed in Same Year

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that TDS credit must be granted in the year in which the related income is assessed, even if it is not reflected...

April 14, 2026 306 Views 0 comment Print

Abandoned Business Project Expenses Allowed as Deduction Due to Business Purpose

Income Tax : Expenses incurred for a proposed business project later abandoned were allowed as revenue expenditure. The Tribunal held that such...

April 14, 2026 744 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai: No Ad-hoc Disallowance Without Rejecting Books; Section 40(a)(ia) Relief If TDS Paid Before Return Due Date

Income Tax : The case examines whether estimated expense disallowances can be made without rejecting books of account. ITAT held such additions...

April 13, 2026 222 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune: Interest on Bank Deposits Not Covered by Mutuality; Only Proportionate Expenses Allowed

Income Tax : ITAT held that interest earned on bank deposits is taxable and not covered by the principle of mutuality. The ruling confirms that...

April 13, 2026 159 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Transition from Form 15G/15H to Consolidated Form 121 for TDS-exempted Incomes

Income Tax : The new tax regime introduces Form 121 as a single declaration replacing Forms 15G and 15H. It simplifies TDS exemption compliance...

April 15, 2026 1497 Views 0 comment Print

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...

April 1, 2026 2184 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Introduces Mandatory UIN System to Track No-TDS Declarations Under Form 121

Income Tax : The notification requires payers to generate UINs and file quarterly details of declarations even where no tax is deducted. It enh...

March 28, 2026 28830 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Extended TDS Certificate Deadline as E-Filing Portal Glitches Caused Delays

Income Tax : The issue involved delay in issuing TDS certificates due to technical issues. The Board extended the deadline to provide relief. T...

March 25, 2026 744 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 10734 Views 0 comment Print


Deduction u/s 37(1) not allowable on interest paid on late payment of TDS

October 6, 2023 7329 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Hyderabad held that interest payment on late payment of TDS is not compensatory in nature and is not allowable as deduction u/s 37(1) of the Income Tax Act.

No Section 234E Late Fee for TDS return for the period prior to 01.06.2015

October 5, 2023 3951 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about Kerala High Court’s judgment on Section 234E late fees for TDS returns before 01.06.2015. Analysis of case and its implications.

No TDS on Joint Venture Payments Without Contractual Relation

October 5, 2023 4311 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Kolkata held that Joint Venture is not required to deduct TDS u/s. 194C from the payments made to one of its constituents for execution of work awarded to it as no contractual relation exists. Further, Joint Venture is also not required to deduct TDS u/s. 194H from payments made to another constituent as compensation.

HC Dismisses Writ Petition for Failure to Pursue Alternative Remedy

October 4, 2023 1059 Views 0 comment Print

HC dismissed writ petition as petitioner didn’t pursue available appeal remedy; citing non-exhaustion of legal alternatives.

Disallowance restricted to 0.5% of guarantee value in corporate guarantee to AE

October 4, 2023 2187 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chennai held that the corporate guarantee to Associated Enterprise (AE) is an international transaction and it has to be assessed at 0.5% of the corporate commission. Hence, directed AO to restrict the disallowance at 0.5% of the guarantee value.

Interest on TDS being compensatory in nature is allowable u/s 37(1)

October 3, 2023 5130 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Jaipur held that interest paid on TDS is compensatory in nature and is a business expenditure allowable u/s 37(1) of the Income Tax Act

Section 271(1)(c) penalty unjustified without Income Concealment or Inaccurate Particulars

October 3, 2023 3849 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that imposition of penalty u/s. 271(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act unsustainable in absence of any concealment of income or furnishing inaccurate particulars of income by the assessee.

TDS on rent reimbursement not deductible if no lessor & lessee relationship

October 3, 2023 4359 Views 0 comment Print

In a recent case, ITAT Kolkata ruled that TDS on rent reimbursement is not deductible if there is no lessor and lessee relationship, siding with McNally Bharat Infrastructure.

Services by non-resident agent for completion of export commitment doesn’t fall under Fee for Technical Services

October 2, 2023 552 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chennai held that the services rendered by non-resident agent for completion of export commitment would not fall under the definition for fee for technical services. Hence, disallowance alleging non-deduction of TDS unjustified.

Section 194A TDS on Interest to NBFCs: Compliance and Challenges

October 2, 2023 48966 Views 1 comment Print

Unravel the complexities of Section 194A TDS on interest payments to Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs). Explore the legal obligations, consequences of non-compliance, and the 10% tax deduction requirement.

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