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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 1314 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 495 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 891 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 6876 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 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 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 504 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 1335 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 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 10722 Views 0 comment Print


Form 16 vs. Form 16A: Understanding the Key Differences for Tax Filing

November 13, 2024 5823 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the differences between Form 16 and Form 16A, their purposes, eligibility, and significance in income tax filing. Understand how these forms affect your tax returns. Understanding the distinctions between Form 16 and Form 16A is crucial for individuals navigating the complexities of income tax in India. Both forms are integral to the tax filing process, yet they serve different purposes and are applicable to different types of income. This detailed analysis will explore their definitions, components, eligibility criteria, issuance frequency, and their roles in tax compliance.

Online Revision of TDS Return: Process and advantages

November 11, 2024 5880 Views 2 comments Print

Learn how to revise TDS returns online via TRACES, correct errors, and ensure compliance. Get step-by-step guidance and understand the benefits and challenges involved.

Revisionary jurisdiction u/s. 263 not invocable when AO took legally plausible view: ITAT Ahmedabad

November 11, 2024 885 Views 0 comment Print

The assessee filed the return of income declaring a total income of Rs. Nil. However, AO completed the assessment u/s. 143(3) read with Section 144B determining the assessed income at Rs. 3,37,97,789/-.

Delayed TCS Form 27C Submissions Valid Due to No Strict Timeline

November 8, 2024 2250 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad partially upholds CIT(A)’s decision on TCS collection under Section 206C. Analysis focuses on Form 27C delays, procedural compliance, and tax implications.

No TDS liability u/s 195 on sales commission paid to overseas subsidiary for non-technical services as same was not ‘FTS’

October 29, 2024 1410 Views 0 comment Print

Sales and marketing services rendered to assessee by its US based subsidiary did not fall within the ambit of FTS as defined u/s 9(1)(vi) or Article 12 of India-US DTAA as  making available service did not make available knowledge, experience, skill etc.

Pending Tax Demand not Justify Section 197 Lower TDS application Rejection

October 27, 2024 1275 Views 0 comment Print

Patna High Court rules on TDS application under Section 197, stating pending tax demand does not justify summary rejection by Assessing Officer.

Change in TDS Rate Effective from 01st October 2024

October 27, 2024 19866 Views 2 comments Print

Learn about the latest TDS rate changes under the Union Budget 2024, their impact on taxpayers, and the importance of timely advance tax payments to avoid penalties.

Form 12BAA and TCS Credits: Simplifying Tax Compliance for Employers and Employees

October 26, 2024 8643 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about Form 12BAA, introduced for employers to credit TCS for employees, ensuring accurate TDS calculation and easing tax compliance.

Representation Regarding Income Tax Portal Glitches

October 26, 2024 1608 Views 0 comment Print

KSCAA highlights critical issues on India’s Income Tax Portal, impacting timely filings for returns and TDS with glitches, timeouts, and download failures.

Stamp duty value on date of agreement to be considered when date of agreement and registration is different

October 25, 2024 3555 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Kolkata held that when date of agreement and date of registration are not same, then, stamp duty value on the date of agreement should be considered. Accordingly, since difference is less than 10%, hence addition u/s. 56(2)(vii) unjustified.

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