ICAI Board of Studies announces Success at CA Exam sessions (Series I from Dec 23, 2025; Series II from Jan 6, 2026) for Foundation students appearing in January 2026.
A CBI Court in Jodhpur sentenced former Chief Commissioner of Income Tax P.K. Sharma and an ITO to 4 years jail and a fine for accepting a Rs. 15 lakh bribe.
Ministry of Finance releases FAQs on tax treatment under Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), outlining deductions, exemptions, and retirement withdrawal rules.
GST on budget hotels (5%) and buses (18%) cut to increase affordability and promote public transport. Tax on cultural goods also drops to 5% to aid artisans.
GST rate cuts on textiles (5%), handicrafts, coir, and industrial goods will benefit Tamil Nadu. Consumers save 6–11%, while sectors like autos, knitwear, and defense gain lower input costs, supporting $10+22 lakh jobs.
Learn how to report issues or ask questions about not receiving GST rate change benefits. Contact the National Consumer Helpline (NCH) via 1915, WhatsApp (8800001915), or use the Integrated Grievance Redressal Mechanism (INGRAM) portal.
Rajasthan High Court granted a one-month extension for filing TARs under Section 44AB for AY 2025-26, citing delayed audit utility release and systemic e-filing portal glitches causing widespread hardship.
GSTAT E-Filing is staggered until Dec 31, 2025, based on the original APL-01/03/RVN-01 filing date. The advisory mandates ARN/CRN validation and recommends using the offline Excel sheet to prepare documents before logging in.
Finance Ministry launches GSTAT with nationwide benches and e-Courts Portal, offering taxpayers a digital, simplified forum for GST dispute resolution.
The Gujarat High Court is hearing a petition from the Chartered Accountants Association regarding persistent glitches on the new Income Tax Portal. The petition alleges that the portal’s technical failures, delayed release of forms, and numerous validations have caused significant hardship to taxpayers and professionals, leading to a truncated compliance window and potential penalties.
