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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 1581 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 558 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 6957 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


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 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 666 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 309 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 765 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 1530 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 10737 Views 0 comment Print


TDS and TCS under Income Tax

October 25, 2021 8373 Views 0 comment Print

WHAT IS TDS AND TCS IN INCOME TAX? TAX DEDUCTED AT SOURCE (TDS): TDS is known as Tax Deducted at Source, it is the income tax which is deducted from the payment made at the time of making some specified payments like rent, professional fees, commission, interest, salary etc. Normally whenever any individual earns income […]

TDS on Salary – Employer Approach

October 21, 2021 26247 Views 1 comment Print

Section 192 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 TDS on Salary – An Employer Approach This article might be useful for employers by guiding them regarding deducting TDS on salary income payable to their employees in all aspects. I am hereby addressing frequently arising doubts among the employers with respect to salary TDS. Here we, […]

TDS Basic Concept With List of Payment Covered or Not Covered Under TDS

October 19, 2021 6906 Views 2 comments Print

The concept of TDS was introduced with an aim to collect tax from the very source of income. As per this concept, a person (deductor) who is liable to make payment of specified nature to any other person (deductee) shall deduct tax at source and remit the same into the account of the Central Government. […]

TDS not deductible by distributor for mere routing of commission paid to retailers by telecom company through his ledger

October 12, 2021 3543 Views 0 comment Print

Laxmi D. Gupta Vs ITO (ITAT Mumbai) ITAT: Telecom Distributor is exempt from TDS on Commission given directly to Retailers by Service Provider In the case, the Appellant is engaged in distribution of SIM cards and mobile recharge coupons of Uninor. During proceedings, upon perusal of financial statements, the AO disallowed the expenses claimed by […]

Section 194N: TDS on Heavy Cash Withdrawal from Banks/ Post Offices

October 6, 2021 7362 Views 1 comment Print

With the amendment in Finance Act, 2020 section 194N was amended by substituting 83A which imposes 2% TDS on withdrawal of sum exceeding Rs. 1 crore. This section has came into effect from 1 st July 2020. Every person including – (i) Individuals (ii) HUF (iii) Company (iv) Partnership firms or LLP (v) Local authorities […]

Minimum guarantee amount paid by distributor for acquiring exhibition rights of a movie is not Royalty & TDS not deductible

October 5, 2021 3183 Views 0 comment Print

ACIT Vs Yashovardhan Tyagi (ITAT Delhi) Clause (v) of Explanation 2 to Section 9(1) consists of two different transactions, one inclusive another non-inclusive. The inclusive part consists of the transfer of all or any rights (including the granting of a licence) in respect of any copyright, literary, artistic or scientific work including films or video […]

Levy of service tax on TDS portion borne by appellant not sustainable

October 5, 2021 969 Views 0 comment Print

The issue to be decided is whether the levy of service tax on the TDS portion borne by the appellant is legal and proper. The issue stands decided by the order of the Tribunal in the appellant’s own case for a different period.

NSDL release new e-TDS/TCS RPU & FVU wef 01.10.2021

October 4, 2021 43884 Views 0 comment Print

NSDL releases e-TDS/TCS Return Preparation Utility (RPU) version 3.7 for Regular & Correction quarterly e-TDS/TCS statements from FY 2007-08 onwards i and e-TDS/TCS File validation utility (FVU) versions 2.168 for FY 2007-08 to FY 2009-10 and 7.2 for FY 2010-11 onwards  which are appliable from with effect from October 01, 2021 onwards. A. e-TDS/TCS Return […]

TDS not deductible on Sale of Recharge Coupons & Starter Kits

October 3, 2021 2889 Views 0 comment Print

ITO (TDS) Vs Tata Teleservices Limited (ITAT Delhi) ITAT held that the sale of recharge voucher coupons and starter kits and the discount offered to the distributors would not attract TDS provisions u/s 194H of the Act and as such no default U/s 201(1) of the Act can be attributed to the assessee. Sole issue […]

Applicability of Section 206AB & 206CCA Provision w.e.f. 01st July 2021

September 25, 2021 21531 Views 2 comments Print

Understanding the Applicability of Section 206AB & 206CCA Provision from 01st July 2021. Know how these new sections affect TDS/TCS rates for non-filers of Income Tax Returns.

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