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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 1515 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 546 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 912 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 6942 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 1968 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 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 660 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 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 297 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 657 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 1473 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 2178 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 28821 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 10731 Views 0 comment Print


No section 271C penalty for mere delay in TDS remittance: ITAT Ahmedabad

March 14, 2025 7032 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad decision clarifies TDS penalty under 271C, aligning with Supreme Court’s US Technologies ruling. Learn key insights here.

TDS Changes from 1st April 2025: Key Updates and Penalties

March 13, 2025 5166 Views 1 comment Print

Explore the key TDS changes effective from April 1, 2025, including updated limits, rates, and penalties for late filing or incorrect TDS returns.

Understanding Concept of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) in India

March 13, 2025 3414 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) in India, its applicability, key sections, deduction process, penalties, and recent updates for compliance.

Kerala HC directed to keep recovery proceedings in abeyance till final disposal of appeal

March 11, 2025 888 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala High Court held that recovery proceedings in the matter of applicability of TDS u/s. 192 in case of consultant doctors being employees of hospital is to be kept in abeyance pursuant to pending final disposal of appeal.

TDS u/s. 195 not attracted on salary paid outside India towards staff hired outside India

March 10, 2025 984 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that provisions of section 195 as well as section 40(a)(iii) are not attracted in case of salary paid to staff hired outside India and services were utilised outside India. Accordingly, appeal of the revenue dismissed.

No addition u/s 69B as seized quantity of jewellery was under the Limit prescribed by Circular No. 1916

March 10, 2025 1005 Views 0 comment Print

It was held that considering the provisions of CBDT Circular No. 1916 and the explanation provided by the assessee, the seized gold jewellery up to the specified thresholds for each family member should be treated as explained.

No Section 40a(ia) disallowance for non-deduction of TDS if recipient already paid the taxes

March 10, 2025 11115 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Kolkata addressed TDS disallowance and procedural compliance in PBN Constructions Pvt. Ltd. Vs DCIT. Analysis includes judicial precedents and key findings.

Taxation for Freelancers and Gig Workers in India

March 8, 2025 4347 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how freelancers and gig workers in India comply with income tax, GST, TDS, and international tax laws. Navigate compliance and claim deductions.

Indian Subsidiary Not a Dependent Agency PE if Transactions Are Subject to TPO Adjustment

March 8, 2025 624 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore sets aside AO’s decision in Qlik Tech International AB vs DCIT, addressing PE classification, TDS credit, and tax refund interest disputes.

Retainer Fee to US Agent Allowed as Business Expense; No Disallowance Without Exempt Income

March 8, 2025 603 Views 0 comment Print

Where payment made to foreign entities by way of retainership fee did not result in commensurate business in USA in the year relevant to assessment year 2008-09, it did not imply that the expenditure incurred was not for the purpose of the assessee’s business. AO was directed to delete the addition of Rs.64,88,451/- by observing that the expenditure was disallowed u/s 14A.

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