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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 1791 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 615 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 942 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 6984 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 2004 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 921 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 399 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 678 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


HC Flags “Catch-22” in TDS Prosecution; Directs Liquidator to Act, Grants Limited Protection

Income Tax : Karnataka High Court flags catch-22 in TDS prosecution of ex-MD post-liquidation; directs Official Liquidator to act on representa...

April 20, 2026 129 Views 0 comment Print

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 144 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 816 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


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 1647 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 2223 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 28860 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 10743 Views 0 comment Print


TDS rate chart and due dates for the financial year 2020-21

March 30, 2020 87270 Views 1 comment Print

Tax deducted at source or TDS is a tax deducted by a person or company before making a payment over certain threshold limits to any other person. It is to be deducted at the rates prescribed by the tax department and remit the amount into the account of the Central Government. A deductor is a […]

TDS on Salary Payments to Non Residents & Expatriates

March 30, 2020 154865 Views 12 comments Print

1. As per Section 192 of the IT Act, any person responsible for paying any amount under the head salaries is required to deduct tax at source at the time of payment. This section unlike some other provisions, does not distinguish between payment of salary, to a resident, non resident or expatriate. Thus all payments which are taxable under the head salaries, are also covered by the provisions of TDS, irrespective of the residential status of the recipient.

Amendment to Finance Bill 2020 vide Finance Act, 2020

March 30, 2020 24735 Views 2 comments Print

Amidst the COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown in various states, the Finance Bill 2020 ( Bill) introduced vide Union Budget 2020-21 was passed by both Houses of Parliament, with certain amendments. On 27 March 2020, the Bill has received President’s assent. Read-President Assents Finance Act, 2020 Key amendments by Finance Act , 2020 in Comparison to […]

Compliance Guide of Your Online Business

March 29, 2020 3222 Views 0 comment Print

It’s the era of e-commerce. Shopping websites are much more than just online shopping destinations. Many MSME Start-ups have started working through e-business mode. After you’ve evaluated your online store idea and have a plan for product sourcing, it’s highly recommended that you research any financial & tax related regulations that may affect you when […]

TDS Implications for Freelancers and Agency Owners

March 29, 2020 38598 Views 1 comment Print

Freelancers and Agency Owners: Understand The TDS Implications in the Easiest Possible Way Article explains TDS provisions for Freelancers and Agency Owners in the Easiest Possible Way. It explains What is TDS, What happens to the deducted TDS amount, Can I check if the deductor actually filed the TDS return, If the client/Deductore has deducted […]

FAQ – TDS on Non residents – Section 195

March 29, 2020 773704 Views 81 comments Print

In our country the TDS on Non resident under section 195 is the unique section to identify the tax rates and deductions on our business transaction with non resident day to day basis. In this article I would like to discuss about the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on TDS on Non resident payments under section 195 of Income tax act.

All About TDS On Immovable Property Purchase (194IA)

March 29, 2020 431491 Views 46 comments Print

Understanding of Notice, Penalty, Late fees and Interest on TDS for Purchase of Immovable Property- As per Finance Act of 2013, TDS is applicable on transfer of Immovable property, wherein the consideration of the property exceeds or is equal to ₹ 50 Lakhs. Sec 194 IA of the Income Tax Act, 1961 read with Rule 30, 31 and 31A of Income Tax Rules states that:

Are you deducting TDS of Online Shopping Websites?

March 28, 2020 180798 Views 17 comments Print

It’s the era of e-commerce. Websites like Amazon, Flipkart, and Paytm are much more than just online shopping destinations. They are now powerful advertising platforms and important stops in the consumer journey. Many MSME vendors have registered themselves on such portals and successfully running their businesses. Every vendor has to pay charges such as commission, […]

Interest, Penalty, Prosecution & Other Consequences of TDS Defaults

March 28, 2020 31800 Views 5 comments Print

1. Prosecution etc. : U/s. 276B If a person deducts tax at source etc. but fails to pay the same to the credit of Central Government as prescribed, he can be sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for a term not less than 3 months and extendable upon 7 years with fine as well. Moreover, u/s 276BB, similar punishment is provided for a person who fails to pay to the credit of Central Government taxes collected at source u/s. 206C being a seller of alcoholic liquor for human consumption, Tendu leaves, timber merchant, dealer in forest produce and dealer in scrap etc.

Download FUV file from TRACES Website to revise e-TDS return

March 28, 2020 116697 Views 64 comments Print

How To download FUV file from NSDL Website 1. To revise the return , now you have to download the FVU file from website 2. Open the website. www.tin.nsdl.com 3. Choose the Option TAN Registration 4. Type your login details. 5. Select TDS/TCS and then / View Consolidated file

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