Businesses and taxpayers need to be on the lookout for important income tax and GST compliance deadlines in December 2024 as the year draws to a close. Financial stability may be impacted by penalties and interest for missing deadlines. To help you stay organized and avoid penalties, this blog offers a comprehensive chart of all significant compliance dates.

In order to lessen the tax burden on different types of payments, the TDS rates under Sections 194-IB, 194-DA, 194-G, 194-H, 194-M, and 194-O have recently changed. The TDS rate for insurance commissions, life insurance payouts, lottery commissions, brokerage fees, and rent payments will be lowered from 5% to 2% as of October 1, 2024, and April 1, 2025. A 2% tax under Section 194M will also be applied to payments made by non-auditable businesses to contractors and professionals. In addition, Section 194-O will apply a reduced TDS rate of 0.75% to e-commerce transactions. These adjustments aim to increase tax compliance across a range of industries and enhance liquidity for professionals, small enterprises, and individuals.

This blog post explains the recent changes to the Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) for property rentals in India. Landlords of commercial properties are now responsible for paying GST on behalf of unregistered tenants. The changes take effect on October 10, 2024. Businesses must update their accounting systems and seek professional advice to ensure compliance.

This article offers a thorough overview of managing GST refund requests in 2024, including information on the revised procedures, qualifying standards, required paperwork, and filing guidelines. It also discusses typical errors and difficulties that companies go into while submitting GST refund claims. Keep yourself updated on significant developments to guarantee effective cash flow and tax law compliance.

Form 1 for the Declaration of Taxable Value of Securities (DTVSV) 2024 is now available for online submission. By October 31, 2024, taxpayers who own securities as of March 31, 2024, must submit this form. Up to December 31, 2024, a late return may be submitted; however, there will be a ₹1,000 penalty. In the event that the form is not submitted by the stipulated deadline, there will be a penalty of ₹10,000 and potential interest on unpaid taxes. Find out how to easily file Form 1 online and make sure you're following the DTVSV rules.

The Public Provident Fund (PPF) regulations have undergone substantial modifications for investors with the implementation of the 2024 revisions on October 1st. A greater deposit cap, more freedom for early withdrawals, online nomination, longer loan terms, and quarterly interest rate adjustments are a few of them. PPF account holders now have more flexibility, investment possibilities, and convenience thanks to these changes.

The Income Tax Department will implement new TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) laws on October 1, 2024, with the goal of reducing tax evasion and enhancing compliance. Raised TDS thresholds for independent contractors, new real estate sales regulations, cash payments, and rent payments to non-resident landlords are some of these modifications. To ensure that taxpayers stay compliant, this blog offers a thorough summary of all the latest regulations and how they affect different transactions.

The deadline for filing income tax returns for the assessment year 2024–25 has been extended by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) to October 7, 2024. This blog discusses the rationale for the extension, who stands to gain from it, and how taxpayers should use the additional time to make timely and proper filings in order to avoid fines. It is recommended that people and businesses take early action to prevent last-minute issues.

Taxpayers have benefited greatly from recent changes to CGST Section 16, which include extended ITC claim deadlines and unambiguous capital goods criteria. Exporters, SMEs, and lawful taxpayers gain from these adjustments, and the integrity of the system is maintained by stronger fraud protection measures. It is recommended that businesses become acquainted with these improvements in order to enhance compliance and capitalize on the increased availability of ITC.

The Union Budget 2024 introduces several critical changes to the Indian income tax structure, set to take effect from October 1, 2024. These updates include a hike in Securities Transaction Tax (STT), new TDS rates on government bonds, higher taxes on specific transactions, and revised capital gains tax rates. The standard deduction for salaried employees has also been increased. This blog breaks down each of these changes, helping taxpayers understand the impact on their financial planning and compliance

Beginning in September 2024, the GST Portal will begin deleting return data older than seven years, which is a significant change for Indian GST filers. Cost reasons, issues related to data security, and regulatory compliance have all motivated this adjustment. Taxpayers need to move quickly to protect their data by printing or downloading copies, utilizing external hard drives or cloud storage, and strengthening record-keeping procedures. Businesses will remain audit-ready and compliant even when past data is archived or removed from the GST Portal thanks to these proactive measures.

By simplifying the penalty procedure for non-compliance, the Central Government's New Penalty Adjudication Rules 2024, released in accordance with the Companies Act of 2013, seek to improve corporate governance. To guarantee prompt and transparent corporate responsibility, these regulations provide adjudicating authorities greater authority, establish time-bound processes, and encourage digital recording. This article examines the main points of the new legislation, their implications, and how they enhance investor confidence, mitigate litigation, and enhance corporate governance.