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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 1449 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 537 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 900 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 6927 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 1965 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 906 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 393 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 660 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 1173 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 120 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 297 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 585 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 216 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 1413 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 2154 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 28803 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 10731 Views 0 comment Print


Section 271C penalty cannot be levied for mere delayed payment of TDS  

April 28, 2023 2856 Views 0 comment Print

No penalty is envisaged under Section 271C of the Income Tax Act for non-­deduction and for belated remittance /payment/deposit of the TDS.

Tax Deduction at Source (TDS) Rate FY 2023-24

April 27, 2023 58029 Views 3 comments Print

Stay updated on the revised Tax Deduction at Source (TDS) rates for the fiscal year 2023-24. Explore changes in TDS rates, thresholds, and compliance after the Union Budget 2023.

Section 194H TDS not deductible on Turnover Discount by Distributor to dealers

April 27, 2023 3228 Views 0 comment Print

ITO Vs Marda Associates (ITAT Kolkata) CIT (A) held that A.0. misunderstood that the benefit/ incentive/additional margin passed on by the appellant through credit notes was in the nature of commission. He further, misunderstood that discount/ additional margin could be given only on the invoice and not post invoice. It is submitted that the commission […]

Finance Advisor cannot be prosecuted for TDS Payment defaults of Company

April 27, 2023 1182 Views 0 comment Print

Petitioner is neither an employee of HEC, Ltd., nor he is responsible for collection of TDS, on behalf of HEC, from any contractors, employees or others

TDS under Section 194H: An Analytical Review

April 27, 2023 3399 Views 0 comment Print

Delve into Section 194H of the Income Tax Act, exploring its intricacies on tax deduction for commission or brokerage payments. Learn about applicable rates, exemptions, and insights from relevant case laws. Stay informed to ensure accurate compliance.

TDS Delay- Offence u/s 276/278- Separate notice u/s 2(35) is not necessary before issuance of SCN to consider Directors as principal officers

April 26, 2023 5187 Views 0 comment Print

Mehala Machines India limited Vs ITO (TDS) (Madras High Court) TDS Delay- Offence u/s 276/278- Separate notice u/s 2(35) is not necessary before issuance of SCN to consider Directors as principal officers The Company assessee  had deducted TDS but failed to pay  within the prescribed time. As the Petitioners (Company & directors) had delayed the […]

No disallowance of interest expenditure u/s. 40(a)(ia) for non furnishing form 15G / form 15H

April 26, 2023 1443 Views 0 comment Print

Ravindra Dayanand Sankeshwar Vs DCIT (ITAT Bangalore) Assessee, an individual/ proprietor claimed expenses  towards interest  on unsecured loans. 30% disallowance of interest expenditure for non-deduction of TDS was upheld by CIT(A) holding that Act requires the forms to be submitted before the competent authority during the year under consideration and not at the time scrutiny […]

TDS on Salary needs to be deducted only at the time of making such payment

April 26, 2023 5193 Views 0 comment Print

No TDS deduction at source on Salary is contemplated under Section 192 in cases where a payment towards salary has accrued but is not made.

Interest on delayed payment of TDS not penal in nature & allowable expense

April 26, 2023 2184 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT held that the interest paid on delayed payment of TDS by the assessee u/s 201(1A) r.w.s. 206C(7) of the Act cannot be held as penal in nature and, thus, incurred out of commercial expediency and, therefore, is allowable u/s 37 of the Act.

Distribution fees paid by Google India to Google Ireland doesn’t attract TDS u/s. 195

April 25, 2023 1341 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore held that distribution fees paid by Google India Private Ltd. (Google India) cannot be treated as DAPE (Dependent Agent Permanent Establishment) of Google Ireland Ltd (Google Ireland). Accordingly, distribution fees paid by Google India to Google Ireland doesn’t attract TDS u/s. 195.

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