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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 1290 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 489 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 6846 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 117 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 366 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 1290 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 28776 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


Challenges in Complying with TDS Provisions Under Section 194T

January 26, 2025 3327 Views 1 comment Print

Summary: Section 194T, introduced by the Finance (No.2) Act 2024, mandates a 10% tax deduction at source (TDS) on payments like salary, remuneration, bonus, commission, or interest exceeding ₹20,000 annually made by firms to their partners. The TDS applies at the earlier of crediting the sum to the partner’s account or making the payment. Firms […]

TDS on Property Purchase from NRI Post-July 2024

January 25, 2025 99519 Views 0 comment Print

Summary: Effective July 23, 2024, buyers of immovable property from Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) must deduct TDS at a revised rate of 12.5%, inclusive of a 15% surcharge and 4% health and education cess, totaling an effective TDS rate of 14.95%. Compliance with Section 195 of the Income Tax Act requires the buyer to deduct TDS […]

Join Land Development Agreements: Tax Implications

January 24, 2025 7356 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about Joint Development Agreements (JDAs), tax implications under Section 45(5A), capital gains, TDS under Section 194IC, and compliance requirements.

My expectations from Budget 2025 in regard to Income tax

January 21, 2025 1812 Views 0 comment Print

Anticipated income tax changes in Budget 2025 include simplified laws, revised slabs, TDS reforms, and equitable taxation for individuals, corporates, and trusts.

Form 67 Filing Deadline is Directory, Not Mandatory: ITAT Amritsar

January 21, 2025 444 Views 0 comment Print

In the instant case, assessee had not filed any return within stipulated time framed u/s 139(1), but had filed the return u/s 139(8A) (updated return) on 31.03.2023 along with Form 67 filed online on the said date claiming FTC.

Denial of FTC as income not offered to tax in the considered year not justifiable

January 20, 2025 828 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad held that denial of Foreign Tax Credit [FTC] on the ground that corresponding income has not been offered for tax in the year under appeal is not justifiable. Accordingly, FTC allowed.

Loan taken and repaid through banking channels cannot be added u/s. 68: ITAT Ahmedabad

January 20, 2025 2205 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad held that addition towards unexplained cash credit under section 68 of the Income Tax Act not justified since loan transactions were done through banking channels and loans were repaid in short period. Accordingly, addition deleted.

TDS Rate Chart with effect from 1st October 2024

January 17, 2025 39819 Views 3 comments Print

Understand the revised TDS rate chart for FY 2024-25. Know TDS sections, rates, thresholds, and exemptions to stay compliant and avoid penalties.

Curios Case of TDS under Section 194R

January 17, 2025 18312 Views 0 comment Print

Section 194R mandates 10% TDS on benefits over ₹20,000 annually. Learn its impact on accounting, compliance, and the challenges faced by businesses and assessees.

Matter remitted to AO (TDS) for re-verification of quantum of External Development Charges

January 13, 2025 1092 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi remanded the matter back to the file of AO (TDS) for proper verification of quantum of External Development Charges (EDC) for demand of tax under section 201(1) of the Income Tax Act.

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