Starting Assessment Year 2025–26, individuals with aggregate savings bank deposits exceeding ₹50 lakh in a financial year are mandatorily required to file an Income Tax Return (ITR), even if their total income falls below the taxable threshold. In a significant …
The Central Government has clarified that there is no proposal to impose Goods and Services Tax (GST) on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions exceeding ₹2,000. Addressing the Rajya Sabha, Pankaj Chaudhary, Minister of State for Finance, stated that the GST Council has made …
The Income Tax Department of India has prescribed different Income Tax Return (ITR) forms for different categories of taxpayers, depending on their residential status, nature of income, and amount of income. Selecting the correct ITR form is crucial for accurate filing, compliance, and avoiding notices or …
As the income tax return (ITR) filing deadline of September 15 approaches, taxpayers are gearing up to gather all necessary financial information. To ensure accuracy in ITR filing, individuals often refer to multiple documents such as Form 16, Form 26AS, and the Annual Information Statement …
In a crucial public alert on 21 july 2025, the CBIC has warned taxpayers about a new wave of fake GST violation notices being circulated online through emails, messages, and even social media platforms. These fraudulent notices are designed to mimic official GST …
The Income Tax Bill, 2025, introduced to replace the Income-tax Act, 1961, represents a major overhaul of India’s direct tax regime aimed at simplification, transparency, and consistency. To ensure comprehensive stakeholder engagement, the Lok Sabha referred the Bill to a Parliamentary Select …
The Income Tax Bill 2025, introduced by the Indian government as a complete overhaul of the 1961 Act, seeks to modernize tax administration and enforcement mechanisms. A key and controversial provision of this Bill is the explicit legal empowerment of income tax …
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued a crucial circular granting relief in cases where TDS or TCS demands were raised due to PANs being rendered inoperative because of non-linkage with Aadhaar. These demands typically arose during the …
Donating to charitable causes not only contributes to social good but can also offer significant tax benefits under the Indian Income Tax Act. For the financial year 2024–25, taxpayers opting for the old tax regime can claim deductions on eligible donations under Section …
When a resident Indian enters into an immovable property transaction with a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) — such as buying property from or selling property to an NRI — the tax implications are significantly different from regular resident-to-resident transactions. Here’s what resident Indians should definitely know: 🧾 …
On July 19, 2025, the Ministry of Finance published the GSTAT e‑Filing Portal User Manual (v2.6), offering a detailed, user‑friendly walkthrough for taxpayers, practitioners, and officials to file GST appeals, applications, and objections online fully paperlessly. This marks a milestone …
Capital gain taxation in India refers to the tax levied on profits earned from the sale of capital assets such as property, stocks, mutual funds, gold, and bonds. The gain is categorized as either Short-Term Capital Gain (STCG) or Long-Term Capital Gain (LTCG) based …
Under the Income Tax Act, 1961, the residency status of an individual is determined based on the number of days an individual stays in India during a financial year (1st April to 31st March) and the preceding years. ✅ Section 6 of the Income Tax …
The Income Tax Bill, 2025 has undergone several crucial amendments after review by the Select Committee, making the legislation more aligned with current business practices, taxpayer convenience, and judicial clarity. This article provides a comparative analysis of the original provisions and the …
Filing an appeal before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) is a crucial step for taxpayers who are dissatisfied with the appellate order passed by the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) [CIT(A)]. The ITAT, being the final fact-finding authority in …
In a major relief to GST taxpayers, the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has enabled a new functionality on the GST portal allowing taxpayers to file online appeals against GST Amnesty Scheme rejection orders issued in Form SPL-07. This move empowers taxpayers whose …
Dividend income in India refers to the earnings received by shareholders from their investments in shares of domestic or foreign companies. As per the current tax regime (effective from FY 2020–21), dividend income is fully taxable in the hands of …
A time deposit, such as a fixed deposit or post office time deposit, is a popular investment option that offers guaranteed returns over a fixed tenure. While there is no tax at the time of investment, the interest earned on …
Foreign remittances to India have become increasingly common with the rise in global employment, freelancing, and cross-border family connections. For Indian residents, receiving money from abroad may have income tax implications depending on the nature and source of the remittance. …
Section 195 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 deals with the deduction of tax at source (TDS) on payments made to non-residents, including foreign companies. It ensures that tax is collected on income that is chargeable to tax in India, even when payments are …