Follow Us:

TDS

Latest Articles


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 663 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 276 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 801 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 6378 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 1917 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


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 387 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 642 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 114 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 288 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 192 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 207 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 156 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 1089 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 2106 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 28761 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 10719 Views 0 comment Print


Junkets & Corporate Gifts are under lens of Income Tax Authorities in light of Section 194R

May 23, 2022 3498 Views 1 comment Print

Uncover the impact of Section 194R on junkets and corporate gifts. Learn how income tax authorities are scrutinizing these expenses.

TDS on Purchase/Sale of Property

May 19, 2022 544602 Views 58 comments Print

Buyer is required to deduct TDS at the rate 1% if sale consideration is 50 lakhs or above but from   01/04/ 2022, TDS is required to be deducted if stamp duty value of property is also 50 lakhs or more.

Circular on use of functionality under section 206AB & 206CCA

May 17, 2022 14382 Views 0 comment Print

The provision of higher TDS under section 206AB is not applicable on tax to be deducted under sections 194-1A, 194-IB and 194M. This is in addition to already existing provision of its non-applicabilily on tax to be deducted under sections 192, 192A, 194B, 194BB, 194LBC and 194N.

How To File Salary TDS Return – Form 24Q

May 16, 2022 92061 Views 5 comments Print

The due date for filing TDS returns under Income Tax is nearing. The Deductors have sped up their process of filing TDS Returns and those who are yet to file them must do so before the last date. The due date to file Form 24Q for the 4th Quarter of FY 2021-22 is 31st May […]

TDS defaults: Higher compounding Charge of 5% for repeat offender is valid

May 15, 2022 3501 Views 0 comment Print

Petitioners company is a ‘repeat offender’, this Court is of the view that the respondents are entitled in law to impose a higher compounding fee i.e. five per cent instead of three per cent.

Difference in MRP & Sales price is not Commission to attract section 194H TDS

May 15, 2022 2727 Views 0 comment Print

Difference between MRP & price sold to Stockists, by no stretch of imagination, can be considered as commission or brokerage paid by assessee to its Stockists to attract section 194H TDS.

No liability of TDS on GTA India for payment made to GTIL, UK towards membership fee

May 14, 2022 17727 Views 0 comment Print

Grant Thornton Advisory (P.) Ltd. Vs DCIT (ITAT Delhi) Conclusion: No TDS was to be deducted under section 195 on payment made by assessee to GTIL, UK towards membership and subscription fee as the relationship between GTIL, UK and its members would be governed by the principle of mutuality, hence, would not be taxable. Held: […]

TDS not deductible on Reimbursement of Salary on Cost to Cost basis; Salary Income of recipient cannot be treated as FTS

May 14, 2022 4089 Views 0 comment Print

Goldman Sachs Services Pvt. Ltd. Vs DCIT (ITAT Bangalore) Admittedly, the assessee deducted tax at source u/s.192 of the Act, on the 100% salary paid to the seconded employees, and paid the same to the credit of the Central Government. The assessee only reimbursed part of the salary cost of the seconded employee to overseas […]

TDS on Payment by E-Commerce Operator To E-Commerce Participant

May 12, 2022 10812 Views 1 comment Print

Demystify TDS on payments by E-Commerce Operators to participants with Section 194-O. Understand the nature, deductor responsibilities, time of deduction, rates, and exemptions. Stay compliant and navigate the complexities of E-Commerce transactions

Sales commission paid for enabling sale cannot be treated as FTS

May 8, 2022 2616 Views 0 comment Print

IRunway India Private Limited Vs DCIT (ITAT bangalore) Facts- The assessee filed its ROI for AY 2015-16 on 27 November 2015 declaring a total income of Rs. 52,289,620 under the normal provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (Act). The AO passed the assessment order dated 26 December 2017 u/s 143(3) of the Act making […]

Search Post by Date
April 2026
M T W T F S S
 12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
27282930