Introduction The due date for filing the tax audit report under Section 44AB for Assessment Year 2025-26 (Financial Year 2024-25) is currently 30 September 2025. While the Income Tax Department has already extended the ITR filing deadline for non-audit cases to …
Introduction When it comes to income tax filing in India, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) often face confusion regarding refunds on short-term capital gains (STCG). Many assume that if their total income, including STCG, falls below the basic exemption limit, they can …
Introduction The Income Tax Return (ITR) filing deadline is one of the most critical dates for taxpayers in India. With millions of individuals and businesses required to submit their returns, any change or extension in the due date creates significant …
Introduction The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) was enacted to provide a time-bound framework for resolution of distressed companies and to ensure certainty for resolution applicants by giving them a “clean slate.” A recurring issue, however, has been the …
Introduction The treatment of life membership fees received by professional bodies, trusts, and charitable institutions has long been a contentious issue in income-tax law. The central question revolves around whether such one-time, non-recurring receipts should be classified as revenue income chargeable in the year …
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has recently introduced a landmark change in compliance requirements concerning credit notes and invoices. This significant reform removes the long-standing requirement to link every credit note with a specific invoice number. The move …
The recent decision to exempt retail life and health insurance premiums from Goods and Services Tax (GST) has sparked interest among policyholders across India. On the surface, it looks like a huge win for consumers—after all, insurance premiums earlier attracted …
The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has issued an important advisory for taxpayers across India, reminding them to file all pending GST returns before the three-year expiry period mandated by the Finance Act, 2023. This development is critical for …
Introduction A corporate guarantee is a common financial arrangement wherein one company undertakes to discharge the debt or obligation of another, typically in favor of banks or financial institutions. In the context of group companies, it is often the parent …
Introduction The Andhra Pradesh High Court examined whether absence of a Document Identification Number (DIN) in departmental orders automatically invalidates such orders or whether they continue to hold enforceability until judicially set aside. The Court clarified the legal effect of …
The Karnataka High Court, on September 8, 2025, issued notice to the Union government on a second petition challenging the constitutionality of the newly enacted Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025. The Act, which bans all real-money online games …
Introduction The Orissa High Court in its judgment dated 11 August 2025 in Reliable Security and Intelligence Services (Orissa) (P.) Ltd. v. NFAC addressed the scope of powers of the Assessing Officer under Section 245 of the Income-tax Act, 1961. The dispute arose when the …
Introduction The Madras High Court in P.N. Traders vs. Deputy State Tax Officer (W.P.(MD) No.21356 of 2025, decided on 12 August 2025) examined the validity of service of notice under the GST regime when a business has already ceased operations. The petitioner …
Introduction In tax adjudication, adherence to timelines and procedural requirements is crucial. However, when genuine circumstances such as serious illness prevent compliance, courts have consistently emphasized the importance of natural justice over rigid procedural formalities. The Orissa High Court, in its judgment …
Introduction The Delhi High Court directed the tax department to process refund claims of excess Input Tax Credit (ITC) arising out of the inverted duty structure within a strict timeline of three weeks. The ruling came in response to the petitioner’s grievance that their …
The Indian Income-tax Act, 1961, not only levies tax on income but also provides relief to taxpayers by allowing the set-off and carry forward of losses. These provisions ensure that taxpayers are taxed only on their net income after adjusting eligible losses. The …
Introduction The issue of refunding unutilised Input Tax Credit (ITC) under the inverted duty structure has long been contentious under GST. A key dispute arose around the July 2022 amendment to Rule 89(5), which corrected the refund formula to include both inputs and input …
Introduction The Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime in India has undergone its most significant transformation since its launch in 2017. In the 56th GST Council meeting held on September 3, 2025, the government unveiled a historic reform package aimed at …
The 56th GST Council meeting has brought some welcome news for small businesses and entrepreneurs. In its bid to make the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime more business-friendly, the Council has put forward key recommendations aimed at easing the …
Introduction The 56th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, held on 3–4 September 2025 under the chairpersonship of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, marked one of the most significant overhauls of India’s indirect tax regime since its …