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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 1317 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 498 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 894 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 6882 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 1962 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 906 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 393 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 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 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 120 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 528 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 216 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 1344 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 28782 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 741 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 10725 Views 0 comment Print


Section 194J TDS on Professional or Technical Fees

May 16, 2025 1508409 Views 13 comments Print

Section 194J of the Income Tax Act mandates Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) by certain payers on payments made to residents for professional services, technical services, royalty, director’s remuneration, and non-compete fees.

Treaty Overrides Domestic Law: Section 40(a)(i) Disallowance Unjustified

May 15, 2025 549 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi ITAT rules India-Mauritius DTAA’s Article 7(3) prevents Section 40(a)(i) disallowance for non-deduction of TDS on expenses.

TDS/TCS, Invoicing, Due Dates, Interest, Late Fee and Penalties

May 11, 2025 5028 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about TDS/TCS concepts, invoicing rules, due dates, interest, and late fees. Includes examples and simplified guidance for compliance under Indian tax laws.

Corporate Social Responsibility: Taxation Aspects & Applicability of TDS

May 11, 2025 8949 Views 2 comments Print

This article discusses whether TDS applies to CSR Expenses, under which sections and how Companies can stay compliant.

Applicability of TDS on Rent Payments for Residential/Commercial Properties

May 9, 2025 12558 Views 0 comment Print

Understand TDS rules for rent payments in India. Learn about thresholds, rates, and compliance for resident and non-resident landlords, and different payer types.

Provision of Spa Consultancy falls under ‘Independent Personal Services’ hence not taxable in India

May 8, 2025 777 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that fees for providing Spa Consultancy falls under the category of ‘Independent Personal Service’ and hence was not taxable in India and therefore assessee was not required to deduct TDS. Thus, disallowance u/s. 40(a)(ia) deleted.

TDS from salary of schedule tribe member liable to be refunded in view of exemption u/s. 10(26)

May 6, 2025 1209 Views 0 comment Print

Guwahati High Court held that benefit of section 10(26) of the Income Tax Act admissible to member of recognized schedule tribe community and hence income tax deducted from the salary is liable to be refunded. Thus, writ of revenue held as devoid of merits.

Section 234E Late Fee for TDS Delays Applies Post-June 1, 2015: Kerala HC

May 5, 2025 867 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala High Court rules Section 234E late fee for TDS statement delays applicable only from June 1, 2015, quashes earlier demands.

Section 40(a)(ia) Disallowance Unwarranted: Section 194C TDS Not Applicable to EDC Payments

May 3, 2025 828 Views 0 comment Print

The assessee company, engaged in the business of real estate, having multiple ongoing projects of construction and also selling upon the plots of land. The case of the assessee was selected for scrutiny assessment through CASS.

Section 194T TDS on Partner Payments: Challenges & Action Plan

May 2, 2025 2844 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the new Section 194T TDS rules for partnership firm payments to partners (salary, interest). Learn about challenges and how to prepare for compliance.

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