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....
The case explains mandatory filing of quarterly TDS statements for non-salary payments to non-residents. The rules require timely electronic submission to ensure accurate tax credit and avoid penalties. The key takeaway is strict compliance with deadlines and reporting requirements.
Form 140 replaces Form 26Q and mandates quarterly reporting of TDS on non-salary payments. Timely filing ensures proper tax credit and avoids penalties for non-compliance.
The issue concerns non-filing of Form 137 by government offices. The law mandates timely filing to avoid penalties. The key takeaway is strict compliance with reporting obligations.
Forms 134 and 135 introduce a revised system for TAN allotment under the Income-tax Act, 2025. The bifurcation ensures category-specific compliance and simplifies the application process.
Form 130 is essential for claiming TDS credit on salary, pension, and interest income. The ruling mandates issuance through TRACES for validity. This ensures transparency and proper tax credit reporting.
Form 129 allows payers to apply for determination of the taxable portion of payments to non-residents. It ensures TDS is deducted only on the amount actually chargeable to tax, preventing excess deduction.
Form 128 allows taxpayers to apply for reduced or nil tax deduction or collection under the Income-tax Act, 2025. It helps avoid excess tax deduction and improves cash flow management.
Form 126 replaces Forms 15C and 15D to streamline applications for nil TDS certificates. It applies to eligible non-resident entities operating through branches in India and ensures tax deduction aligns with actual liability.
The new Form 121 merges earlier forms into a single declaration system for TDS exemption. It simplifies compliance while ensuring accurate reporting through digital processes and UIN tracking.
The issue involved delay in issuing TDS certificates due to technical issues. The Board extended the deadline to provide relief. The takeaway is that system glitches can justify compliance extensions.
