Cooperatives registered under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002 are formally included in the Income-tax Act definition. The change aligns taxation with the existing cooperative regulatory framework.
The amendment grants tax exemption on disability pension only where personnel are invalided out due to service-attributable disability. Superannuation or other retirements are expressly excluded.
The amendment permits taxpayers to file an updated return to reduce overstated losses. This promotes accuracy while preserving restrictions against loss creation or refund enhancement.
Taxpayers will be permitted to file an updated return even after a reassessment notice is issued. The move encourages voluntary disclosure while restricting parallel filing options.
The Finance Bill proposes sweeping changes to reduce criminal liability in tax offences. Punishments are restructured to be proportionate to the amount of tax involved.
The reference point for limitation will shift from last authorisation to search initiation. This ensures uniform deadlines in group search cases.
The amendment exempts interest awarded by Motor Accidents Claims Tribunals from tax for individuals and legal heirs. It treats such receipts as relief rather than taxable income.
Interest on compensation awarded to individuals will no longer attract TDS. The change ensures accident victims receive full interest amounts without deduction.
Taxpayers will be able to apply online for lower or nil TDS certificates. The move simplifies compliance and reduces dependency on physical interface.
The law addressed the compliance burden faced by resident buyers purchasing property from non-resident sellers. It was held that resident individuals and HUFs need not obtain TAN for such transactions, simplifying TDS compliance from October 2026.
