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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 1308 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 489 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 888 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 6858 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 1953 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 903 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 390 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 648 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 561 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 1167 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 117 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 294 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 390 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 210 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 1305 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 2133 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 28779 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 735 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 10722 Views 0 comment Print


TDS Liability is not attracted on Discount given to Distributors of Sim Cards: ITAT

November 2, 2022 1569 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT held that the sale of SIM cards/recharge coupons at discounted rate to the distributors was not commission and therefore not liable to deduct the TDS under Section 194H.

Tax Compliance and Statutory due dates for November 2022

November 2, 2022 5007 Views 0 comment Print

Stay compliant with tax regulations in November 2022. Learn about the important due dates for GST, income tax, and company filings.

Disallowance u/s 40(a)(i) unsustainable as payment is not taxable in India

November 1, 2022 1776 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore disallowance u/s 40(a)(i) of the Income Tax Act for non-deduction of TDS for payments not qualifying as fees for technical services and not being business income taxable in India is sustainable

CBDT extends due date for filing of TDS statement in Form 26Q for Q2

October 27, 2022 39639 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT extends due date for filing of TDS statement in Form 26Q for the second quarter of Financial Year 2022-23  This is to inform that Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the due date of filing of form 26Q for the second quarter of financial year 2022-23 from 31st October’2022 to 30th November’2022 […]

TDS under Section 194Q : An Analysis

October 26, 2022 41646 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the new tax deduction provision under Section 194Q and its implications for buyers. Understand the criteria and rates for tax deduction.

TDS deduction under wrong section – No disallowance of expenses – Section 40(a)(ia)

October 21, 2022 15873 Views 1 comment Print

Understanding TDS deduction under Section 40(a)(ia) of the Income Tax Act. Learn about the disallowance of expenses and the consequences of non-compliance.

TDS on Benefit or Perquisite (both) received by Resident in India

October 21, 2022 1980 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the tax implications of benefits and perquisites received by residents in India. Learn about the reasons behind the introduction of section 194R of the ITA 1961.

Right to make copy of software would constitute ‘Royalty’ TDS deductible u/s 195

October 19, 2022 468 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad held that the transfer of copyright including the right to make copy of software for international business, any payment made in that regard would constitute Royalty. Thus, TDS is deductible u/s 195 on the payment made by the assessee to the non-resident supplier.

Late fee u/s 234E for delay in filing TDS return applicable only from 01.06.2015

October 18, 2022 1131 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore held that any ambiguity in a taxing statute should ensure the benefit of the subject/ assessee. Accordingly, the taxing provision of late fee in respect of late filing of TDS return came into force from 01.06.2015. Hence, late fees u/s 234E cannot be levied before 01.06.2015.

Section 195 doesn’t apply once nature of payment determined as salary and TDS deducted u/s 192

October 18, 2022 1809 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that section 195 of the Act has no application once the nature of payment is determined as salary and deduction has been made under Section 192 of the Act.

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