OGST 2.0 may bring major reforms for businesses and MSMEs, including wider ITC, faster refunds, simplified compliance, automated registration, reduced litigation and GST relief measures. India’s Goods and Services Tax regime may be heading towards another significant transformation. The GST …
Analysis of CBDT Notification No. 133/2026 clarifying the administrative subordination and jurisdictional alignment of JCIT (Appeals) and Addl. CIT (Appeals) under the Income-tax Act, 2025. Overview of the Notification The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), under the Department of …
“Sold a property? Learn how to legally reduce your capital gains tax bill using Section 54, 54F, and CGAS under the latest property tax indexation rules.” Selling a piece of real estate often marks a major financial milestone, but it …
Tax audit is not automatically mandatory for five consecutive years. Understand Section 44AB, the five-year rule under Section 44AD, presumptive taxation, and year-wise tax audit applicability for businesses and professionals. Tax audit is an important compliance requirement under the Income-tax …
The CBDT’s Income-tax (Fifth Amendment) Rules, 2026 introduce key TDS compliance and reporting changes for immovable property transactions involving non-residents, effective from 1 October 2026. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified the Income-tax (Fifth Amendment) Rules, 2026 through Notification …
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has brought about a significant change in the mechanism for recovery of outstanding income-tax dues by removing the provisions relating to arrest and detention of tax defaulters under the tax recovery rules. Through Notification …
Pala MLA Mani C. Kappan has been sentenced to one year of simple imprisonment by a Mumbai court in a cheque-bounce case concerning an alleged financial transaction linked to shares of Kannur International Airport Limited (KIAL). The court has also ordered …
Navigating India’s 2026 Cheque Book Regulations: Is Your Current Book Still Valid? Despite the rapid expansion of digital payment ecosystems across India, physical cheques remain a cornerstone of high-value commerce. They are heavily utilized for corporate settlements, real estate transactions, …
When an NRI sends money to parents in India, the transfer is generally not taxable merely because the recipient is an Indian resident. However, a large or unusual credit appearing in a parent’s bank account may attract questions from the Income …
Understanding tax audit applicability under Section 44AB of the Income-tax Act, 1961 is essential for businesses and professionals before finalising their books and income-tax returns for FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27). The requirement to obtain a tax audit depends primarily on the nature of …
The Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) has introduced a Token Generation Facility to assist taxpayers and tax authorities who are experiencing technical difficulties while filing appeals through the GSTAT e-filing portal. The initiative provides significant relief to appellants who may …
In a significant ruling concerning income tax reassessment proceedings, the Bombay High Court has clarified that a reassessment notice cannot be treated as having been issued merely because it was digitally signed on March 31, 2021. If the notice was …
The definition of a frontline pandemic worker has long been a subject of both public gratitude and legal debate. While doctors, nurses, and hospital staff are universally recognized for their direct role in patient care, a landmark ruling by the …
In a significant relief for charitable trusts, funds, and institutions, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued Circular No. 06/2026 dated. 2 July 2026, granting condonation of delay in filing Form No. 10AB for renewal of approval under Section 80G(5) of the …
In a significant relief for taxpayers and tax authorities, the Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, has issued a fresh notification extending the timeline for filing appeals and applications before the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal …
A shocking GST fraud case from Ahmedabad has highlighted the growing risks businesses face when tax compliance is outsourced without proper oversight. A 76-year-old trader is reportedly facing a tax burden exceeding ₹1.2 crore after his long-time tax consultant allegedly …
In a significant development under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) is in the process of drafting rules to operationalise Section 11A of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) …
Filing an Income Tax Return (ITR) is a statutory obligation for many taxpayers in India. While the process has become more convenient with online filing facilities, taxpayers often make avoidable mistakes that can lead to notices, delayed refunds, additional tax …
In a significant move aimed at strengthening India’s debt market and attracting greater foreign investment, the Government of India has promulgated the Income-tax (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026, granting a complete exemption from capital gains tax and interest income tax on investments …
The remarkable rise of young cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has captured the attention of cricket fans and financial experts alike. At just 15 years of age, the IPL star has reportedly accumulated wealth worth nearly ₹7 crore through cricket contracts, …