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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 1545 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 6951 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 1971 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 717 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 1494 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


TDS on Retainer Fee To Doctors – Salary or professional fees

November 22, 2022 6540 Views 0 comment Print

CIT TDS Vs Mewar Hospital Pvt Ltd (Rajasthan High Court) Before proceeding with the matter, it will not be out of place to mention that the assessee is running a hospital within State of Rajasthan and they have entered agreement with three different doctors. The question which came up for our consideration is whether benefit […]

Section 194A TDS not deductible on Factoring Charges

November 17, 2022 5457 Views 0 comment Print

DCIT Vs 3i Infotech Consultancy Services Limited (ITAT Mumbai) ITAT held that factoring charges incurred by the assessee company is not in the nature of interest and that the assessee was not under the obligation to deduct TDS as per the provisions of section 40(a)(ia) of the I.T. Act. For this, we would like to […]

Rule 37BA(3)(ii) allows splitting up of TDS amount over a number of years if corresponding income is assessable over a number of years

November 17, 2022 3723 Views 0 comment Print

Larsen & Toubro Public Charitable Trust L&T House Vs ITO (ITAT Mumbai) Rule 37BA(3)(ii) allows splitting up of TDS amount over a number of years if corresponding income is assessable over a number of years A.R submitted that certain income received by the assessee is split between two or more years under accounting principles. Accordingly, […]

TDS on salary deductible on net salary

November 16, 2022 3195 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Indore held that TDS on salary is deductible on the basis of net salary i.e. gross salary (-) deduction under Chapter VI-A. Therefore, demanding amount on short-deduction of TDS calculated on gross salary is unsustainable.

Disallowance of expense u/s 40(a)(i) unsustainable in lieu of certificate of non-deduction of TDS issued u/s 195(2)

November 16, 2022 1176 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that once department issued the certificate of non-deduction of TDS under section 195(2), then department cannot disallow the same expenditure under section 40(a)(i) on the allegation that assessee failed to deduct TDS.

SC ruling on Section 194H TDS on actual gross fare charged by travel agents

November 15, 2022 15618 Views 0 comment Print

Singapore Airlines Ltd. Vs CIT (Supreme Court) Whether an airline is responsible for deducting tax at source in respect of supplementary commission which an agent is paid on the difference between the actual fare and the net fare- Section 194H of Income-tax Act, 1961 analyses including whether liability to deduct when the tax can be […]

Section 194N – TDS applicability on Cash Withdrawal in Excess of Rs. 1 Crore

November 14, 2022 4806 Views 0 comment Print

Section 194N is applicable on withdrawals of more than Rs 1 crore from banks/co-operative bank/post office during a financial year. It will apply to the withdrawal of all the sums of money or an aggregate of sums from a particular bank/co-operative bank/post office in a financial year.

TDS under Section 194J : Detailed Analysis

November 14, 2022 46128 Views 2 comments Print

Dive deep into the intricate details of TDS under Section 194J of the Income Tax Act, 1961. This comprehensive analysis covers the applicability to various payments, definitions of professional services, technical services, royalty, and non-compete fees. Explore examples, threshold limits, and the applicable rates of tax deduction. Stay informed with relevant issues and insights, including notable court judgments.

Section 194H TDS not deductible on payment of credit card commission to banks

November 14, 2022 3501 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that Commission to bank on payments received from customers who had made purchases through credit cards is not liable to TDS under section 194H of Act.

Interest u/s 201(1A) for delay in depositing TDS is unescapable

November 12, 2022 2859 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune held that interest u/s 201(1A) was charged on account of ex-facie delay in depositing the deducted tax within the stipulated due dates and such levy is automatic and without escapement.

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