The New Income Tax Regime, introduced in the 2020 budget by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman under Section 115BAC of the Income Tax Act, offers an alternative to the traditional tax system. Designed to simplify tax calculations and provide benefits to taxpayers, this regime features altered tax slabs and reduced rates, but eliminates various exemptions and…
The Income Tax Department has recently unveiled detailed criteria for the mandatory scrutiny of Income Tax Returns (ITRs). These guidelines, released by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on May 3, 2024, specify how ITRs will be selected for close examination for the financial year 2024-25. These annual circulars have been a consistent effort…
Starting a business in India has become more flexible and secure with the introduction of Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs). This business structure, governed by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008, offers a unique blend of advantages from both partnerships and private limited companies. In this article, we’ll explore what…
In recent months, significant strides have been made in the administration and enforcement of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India. These changes encompass new directives from the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), critical judicial rulings, and the operationalization of the GST Appellate Tribunal. Despite GST being a relatively young system,…
Freelancers, the dynamic pioneers of self-employment, revel in their autonomy to choose projects and forge unique business ventures. However, amidst this entrepreneurial freedom lies the responsibility of navigating tax obligations effectively. Income earned through freelancing, a manifestation of one’s creative or professional prowess, falls under the ambit of ‘profit and gains from business and profession‘…
The process of filing income tax returns has begun, but many salaried taxpayers are unable to file their returns due to not receiving Form 16. This form provides information about your income and the amount of tax deducted. Therefore, it becomes crucial for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR). Similarly, Form 16A and 27D are also…
The Income-tax Appellate Tribunal recently ruled that the difference between the proceeds received upon redemption of unlisted non-convertible debentures (NCDs) and their purchase cost should be classified as ‘interest income‘ and subjected to taxation under the category of ‘income from other sources‘ for the investor. Consequently, the ITAT (Mumbai bench) also disallowed tax benefits available…
Starting from the year 2024-25, there’s a new rule for companies. They must pay any pending bills to small businesses within 45 days. If they don’t, they’ll have to pay more tax for the years 2023-24. This is because they can only claim deductions for payments they make in that year. Companies need to follow…
The Indian Government has implemented several measures to provide relief to Cooperative Societies under the Income Tax Act. Here are some key steps: In summary, these measures aim to strengthen dairy cooperative societies, enhance financial inclusivity, and support farmers in their agricultural endeavors.
The Income Tax Act, 1961 in India had various provisions related to cash transactions to curb black money and promote transparency in financial transactions. Please note that tax laws and limits can change over time, here were some important cash transaction limits and provisions under the Income Tax Act:
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has resolved more than 46,000 public grievances and 7,000 grievance appeals between December 2022 and July 2023 under its Special Campaign 2.0 for Swachhata and disposal of pending matters. The campaign was launched on December 1, 2022, with the aim of cleaning up the tax administration and disposing…
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has released the fifth annual APA report on September 1, 2023. The report highlights the achievements of the APA programme in the financial year 2022-23. One of CBDT’s key efforts for advancing an investor-friendly and non-adversarial tax system in India is the Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) program. Since…
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has issued a circular (MCA General Circular 08/2023 dated August 23, 2023) to condone the delay in filing of certain LLP forms. The following forms are covered under the condonation scheme: The condonation scheme is applicable to LLPs that have not filed the above forms within the due date….
Singh Packwell Private Limited has been penalized by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Government of India, for maintaining and representing their registered office address incorrectly. The infractions’ specifics and their repercussions for the business are described below. Adjudicating Officer’s Appointment The MCA empowered the Registrar of Companies, Delhi, to decide on penalties under the…
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) recently took a stringent step against a non-compliance issue that many companies often overlook. the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has penalized Shri Lal Mahal Infrastructure Private Limited for missing its Corporate Identification Number (CIN) on its Board Report and AGM Notice for the financial years 2014-15 and 2015-16….
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has announced four amnesty schemes for taxpayers in 2023. These schemes offer relief to taxpayers who have not filed various GST returns, including GSTR-4, GSTR-9 and GSTR-10. Additionally, they cover the regularization of orders related to the revocation of cancelled registrations and deemed withdrawal of assessment orders issued…
Section 54 of the Income Tax Act in India provides provisions for claiming deductions on capital gains arising from the sale of a residential property if the proceeds are reinvested in purchasing or constructing another residential property. This section is primarily relevant for individuals looking to save on capital gains tax when they sell one…
Income tax returns Filing is a crucial responsibility for every taxpayer. With the introduction of the new tax regime, taxpayers now have a choice between sticking to the old tax system or opting for the new one. Both tax regimes have their pros and cons, making it essential for taxpayers to understand the differences and…
Income Tax Return Filling is a crucial responsibility for every taxpayer. With the introduction of the new tax regime, taxpayers now have a choice between sticking to the old tax system or opting for the new one. Both tax regimes have their pros and cons, making it essential for taxpayers to understand the differences and…
Are you in the process of filing your income tax return (ITR) and have noticed that certain tax payments, such as advance tax and self-assessment tax, are missing from your Form 26AS? Up until last year, these details were readily available in a taxpayer’s Form 26AS. However, starting from the Assessment Year (AY) 2023-24 (Financial…
The EPFO has eased the process of applying for higher pension under the EPS for those eligible employees who do not have proof to joint request/undertaking/permission from the employer till date. The circular released by the Employee’s Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) provides a list of documents that an eligible employees are required to submit, along…
The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has released a circular on how the higher pension will be calculated for those employees opting for a higher pension based on actual salary under the Employee Pension Scheme (EPS). As per the circular, the formula for the calculation of higher pension will be different for those retiring before…
The gross GST revenue collected in the month of April, 2023 is ₹ 1,87,035 crore of which CGST is ₹38,440 crore, SGST is ₹47,412 crore, IGST is ₹89,158 crore (including ₹34,972 crore collected on import of goods) and cess is ₹12,025 crore (including ₹901 crore collected on import of goods). The government has settled ₹45,864 crore to CGST and ₹37,959 crore to SGST…
The majority of paid workers in the organised sector receive a house rent allowance, which is equivalent to about 50% of their base pay. A person who rents a place to live may be able to get a refund of the rent they paid, but only under particular circumstances. The following three exemptions are, in…