The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has recently provided relief to taxpayers covered under audit by extending the due date for furnishing audit reports and considering further extension of the income-tax return (ITR) filing deadline. For the Assessment Year …
In a landmark ruling safeguarding the rights of honest taxpayers, the Supreme Court of India has upheld the entitlement of bona fide purchasing dealers to claim Input Tax Credit (ITC) even when the selling dealer fails to deposit the collected tax with the government. …
The Calcutta High Court in the case of Dinesh Biswas v. State of West Bengal & Ors. (WPA No. 1737 of 2025, decided on 2 September 2025) examined the legality of cancellation of GST registration on account of non-filing of returns. The …
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 …
Key Highlights of the CBDT Instruction 1. What Changed? The CBDT has amended its own instruction (originally issued on March 15, 2022) to align with the statutory changes made by the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2024. The update specifies that prosecution under Sections 49 and/or …
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified important changes to the Income-tax Rules, 1962 through Notification No. 136/2025 (G.S.R. 566(E)), dated 21st August 2025. The amendment specifically impacts Rule 21AIA, which deals with procedures relating to the income of certain investment funds. The …
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 significant ruling, the Gujarat High Court in the case of Sampoorna Sugars Pvt. Ltd. v. PCIT [2025] 176 taxmann.com 742 has held that a genuine mistake by a Chartered Accountant in not filing Form 10-IC within the prescribed …
In the evolving landscape of indirect taxation under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, the Authority for Advance Rulings (AAR) plays a crucial role in offering clarity to taxpayers on complex legal questions. However, procedural discipline is as vital …
Effective October 1, 2024, the DTVSV Scheme provides an amicable resolution mechanism for income tax disputes pending before appellate authorities, such as the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), High Court, and Supreme Court. The Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas (DTVSV) …
By scrutinizing data, Artificial Intelligence (AI) can identify anomalies and suspicious activities indicative of fraudulent behaviour. In the ever-evolving landscape of tax administration, the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has brought about a significant transformation. The role of Artificial Intelligence …