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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 1311 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 492 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 888 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 6873 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 1953 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 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 390 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 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 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 429 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 210 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 1308 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 28779 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 10722 Views 0 comment Print


Amendments in TDS Deductions Under Finance Act 2025

April 4, 2025 7941 Views 0 comment Print

Changes in TDS deductions under Finance Act 2025 include revised thresholds for Sections 194A, 194H, and 80CCA. Effective from April 1, 2025.

Understanding HRA, TDS, and Income tax notices: Analysis

April 4, 2025 7140 Views 2 comments Print

Learn about HRA claims, TDS obligations on rent, and why taxpayers are receiving tax notices. Understand compliance steps to avoid penalties and legal issues.

Income Tax Department Alerts Assessees on Non-Deduction of Tax on Rent

April 4, 2025 1791 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about Income Tax Department alerts regarding non-deduction of tax on rent under Section 194IB of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

TDS on Remuneration and Interest to Partners By Firm: Section 194T

April 3, 2025 8766 Views 0 comment Print

Section 194T mandates 10% TDS on partner payments exceeding ₹20,000. Changes to Section 40(b) revise allowable remuneration from April 1, 2025.

Director of company can be prosecuted for non-remittance of TDS

April 3, 2025 600 Views 0 comment Print

Held that wherever a company is required to deduct tax at source and to pay it to the account of the Central Government, failure on the part of the company in deducting or in paying such amount is an offence under the Act and has been made punishable.

BSNL Interest on TDS Payment Delay Upheld by ITAT Delhi

April 2, 2025 858 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi partly allows BSNL’s appeal but upholds interest levy u/s 201(1A) for delayed TDS deposit. Check the details.

TDS not deductible as no work performed by JV: ITAT Mumbai

April 1, 2025 1773 Views 0 comment Print

During the course of a survey, it was seen that the assessee had defaulted in deducting tax at source on interest paid to AGE Patel Joint Venture (JV) in Financial Year (FY) 2016-17 on Mobilisation advance and Machinery advance.

GST Refund admissible if State of Telangana failed to transfer relevant TDS amount pertaining to State of Maharashtra

April 1, 2025 420 Views 0 comment Print

The petitioner raised bills on respondent No.4 based on the works executed from time to time, TDS @ 2% on the total value of the bills were recovered by respondent No.4 for the value of works executed in the State of Telangana and Maharashtra.

Call Centre TDS Under Section 194C, Not 194J: Bombay HC in Vodafone Case

April 1, 2025 978 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay HC dismisses Revenue appeal vs Vodafone Essar (AY 08-09). Upholds ITAT view: Call centre payments fall under TDS Sec 194C (work), not 194J (technical).

TDS / TCS Rates effective from 01st April 2025

March 31, 2025 34500 Views 7 comments Print

Updated TDS & TCS rates from April 1, 2025. Check applicable thresholds, deductions, and compliance requirements for various payments under the Income Tax Act.

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