Stricter guidelines have been implemented by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) for foreign nationals submitting Form 49C in India. Enhancing openness and guaranteeing adherence to tax regulations are the goals of these modifications. Important changes include more stringent penalties for non-compliance, obligatory digital filing, and expanded disclosure requirements. In order to prevent fines and operating delays, non-resident businesses are now required to keep proper records and follow more stringent filing deadlines.

With effect from February 15, 2025, NPCI has implemented new UPI transaction regulations that prioritize automated chargeback processing, fraud avoidance, and expedited settlements. Businesses and consumers would gain from these changes as they increase the efficiency and security of digital transactions.

The Indian government provides two tax regimes – the Old Regime and the New Regime – each with its own benefits and drawbacks. The Old Regime offers multiple deductions and exemptions, while the New Regime provides lower tax rates with minimal exemptions. This blog explores the key differences, tax calculations, and real-life illustrations to help taxpayers make an informed choice. Find out which tax regime suits your financial situation best!

This blog post discusses the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS) 1995, a social security program in India designed to provide retirement income to employees in the organized sector. It covers the scheme's launch, purpose, administration by the EPFO, and the age at which employees can begin receiving pension benefits. The focus is on explaining the EPS 95 scheme and its significance for retirement planning.

There are several tax filing and compliance dates in February 2025 that businesses, professionals, and individuals must meet. There could be fines, interest, and legal repercussions for missing deadlines. To help taxpayers stay in compliance with regulatory requirements, this blog offers a thorough due date calendar that covers GST, TDS, PF, ESI, MSME, and ROC filings.

The CGST Act, 2017's Section 128A, which gives taxpayers the ability to contest interest and penalty charges under the GST, is explained in this blog article. It goes over the section's main points, pertinent CBIC notices, and the appeals procedure.

A ground-breaking tax reform was proposed in Budget 2025, offering companies with yearly sales up to 2 crores a 0% tax rate. This policy lessens the regulatory obligations for professionals, startups, and MSMEs by aligning with the presumptive taxation regime under Sections 44AD and 44ADA. For the benefit of small enterprises throughout India, the project seeks to increase entrepreneurship, simplify tax compliance, and encourage digital transactions.

A government-sponsored retirement savings plan with market-linked returns, tax advantages, and flexibility is the National Pension System (NPS). As 2025 approaches, a number of Pension Fund Managers (PFMs) are providing competitive NPS plans that are suited to various risk tolerances and financial objectives. This blog offers a thorough analysis of the top NPS plans for 2025, taking into account factors including tax advantages, asset allocation choices, and performance. This article will assist you in selecting the best NPS plan for a safe financial future, whatever of your investing style—conservative or aggressive.

Under the Income Tax Act of 1961, salaried people in India are eligible to claim a number of deductions that lower their taxable income. Standard Deduction, HRA, LTA, Section 80C, NPS, Home Loan Interest, Health Insurance, and more are examples of these deductions. Taxpayers can reduce their tax burden and optimize their savings by being aware of these provisions.

The Finance Bill 2025 introduces significant amendments to Section 271AAB of the Income Tax Act, 1961, focusing on penalties for undisclosed income during search and seizure operations. This blog delves into the increased penalty rates, revised disclosure timelines, and stricter compliance requirements, providing a comprehensive understanding of how these changes affect taxpayers and the broader implications for tax compliance

The Union Budget 2025–26 brings key reforms in customs, excise, and service tax to promote domestic manufacturing, streamline tax compliance, and support economic growth. Changes include higher import duties on luxury goods, reduced raw material duties, and dispute resolution for service tax cases. These updates create opportunities for MSMEs, manufacturers, and digital businesses, while import-heavy sectors face challenges. Read on to understand the impact of these tax changes on businesses.

An important factor in giving Indian farmers access to reasonably priced loans is the Kisan loans Card (KCC) program. To the advantage of 7.07 crore farmers, the loan ceiling was recently raised from ₹3 lakh to ₹5 lakh. This will support the adoption of contemporary technology, the management of growing input costs, and the maintenance of financial stability. But problems like delayed loan disbursements and awareness problems still require addressed.