Income Tax : The new rules replace old form numbers with a structured sequence across categories. The update simplifies compliance and improves...
Income Tax : Tax authorities are increasingly questioning decision logic behind TDS deductions. The lack of recorded reasoning in ERPs makes co...
Income Tax : The new law replaces the 1961 Act without introducing new taxes or changing tax policy. It simplifies provisions, reduces complexi...
Income Tax : The case highlights that TDS applies to multiple income categories including salary, interest, and contracts. It reiterates that f...
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...
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...
Income Tax : Rule 219 prescribes Forms 138, 140, 142–144, fixed quarterly due dates, special challan-cum-statements for specified transaction...
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...
Income Tax : Stakeholder-wise and thematic overview of Budget 2026 tax reform proposals covering farmers, MSMEs, corporates, NRIs, exporters, a...
Income Tax : The C&AG’s audits ensure proper assessment, collection, and allocation of direct taxes, identifying evasion risks and improving ...
Income Tax : The Tribunal held that consultancy payments for architectural services were not FTS since no technical knowledge was made availabl...
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...
Income Tax : Expenses incurred for a proposed business project later abandoned were allowed as revenue expenditure. The Tribunal held that such...
Income Tax : The case examines whether estimated expense disallowances can be made without rejecting books of account. ITAT held such additions...
Income Tax : ITAT held that interest earned on bank deposits is taxable and not covered by the principle of mutuality. The ruling confirms that...
Income Tax : The new tax regime introduces Form 121 as a single declaration replacing Forms 15G and 15H. It simplifies TDS exemption compliance...
Income Tax : The Finance Act, 2026 prescribes income-tax rates, surcharge, and cess for the assessment year 2026–27. It establishes the legal...
Income Tax : The notification requires payers to generate UINs and file quarterly details of declarations even where no tax is deducted. It enh...
Income Tax : The issue involved delay in issuing TDS certificates due to technical issues. The Board extended the deadline to provide relief. T...
Goods and Services Tax : The advisory explains that registrations will be automatically suspended if bank account details are not furnished within 30 days....
ITAT Jaipur held that TDS u/s. 194J of the Income Tax Act doesn’t apply to payment made by liquor company towards brand under the head ‘Franchise Expenses’ since the same is not in nature of ‘royalty’ or ‘Fees for Technical Services’. Accordingly, appeal of revenue dismissed.
An overview o the Lower Deduction Certificate (LDC) under Section 197. Learn who can apply, the benefits for cash flow, and the online application process via TRACES.
Delhi High Court held that consideration for the resale/use of computer software through EULAs/distribution agreement is not Royalty for the use of copyright of the computer software and hence doesn’t give rise to any taxable income in India.
Understand TDS obligations on payments to non-residents in India. Learn about Section 195 DTAA documentation and the consequences of non-compliance.
The Delhi High Court ruled that Common Area Maintenance (CAM) charges are subject to TDS under Section 194C, not Section 194I, as they are for services and not rent.
Delhi High Court dismisses an appeal from the PCIT, upholding the acquittal of an assessee in a prosecution case for failure to file returns under Section 276CC.
Understand the impact of Section 194T, which mandates a 10% TDS on payments to partners by firms and LLPs, effective from April 1, 2025. This summary covers its applicability, rates, and challenges.
ITAT Mumbai holds that payments for foreign bandwidth do not attract TDS; also upholds deduction u/s 80G for CSR donations not claimed under Section 37.
ITAT Pune held that interest income on enhanced compensation is contingent and hence not taxable under section 56(2)(viii) of the Income Tax Act. Accordingly, appeal of assessee allowed and order set aside.
Get ready for the changes in TDS and TCS provisions applicable for FY 2025-2026 to ensure compliance in your financial transactions.
