# compliance
12 posts in `compliance` tag
What's New in GST Registration? Breakdown of the April 2025 CBIC Circular
This blog post details the updated GST registration guidelines issued by the CBIC on April 17, 2025. It explains the challenges faced by businesses, outlines the typical solutions introduced (like risk-based approaches, standardized procedures, and clearer rules for verification), discusses the anticipated benefits such as faster processing and reduced compliance burden, and advises businesses on navigating the new regulations effectively. The goal is to clarify how these changes aim to simplify the process and reduce harassment, thereby improving the ease of doing business in India.
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By Krishna
India Income Tax: Section 194LBA and TDS for Business Trusts
This blog post explains Section 194LBA of India's Income Tax Act, detailing the Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) rules for income distributions (interest, dividend, rent) from Business Trusts (REITs and InvITs) to resident and non-resident unitholders, including rates, compliance, and consequences.
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By Krishna
Advance Tax Guide for Presumptive Taxation Users (Sec 44AD/44ADA)
This blog explains how opting for presumptive taxation under Sections 44AD (businesses) and 44ADA (professionals) simplifies Advance Tax obligations, requiring only a single payment by March 15th instead of quarterly installments. It covers eligibility, calculation, and non-compliance consequences.
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By Krishna
How India's Income Tax Dept Uses AI to Monitor High-Value Transactions
India's Income Tax Department leverages AI and data analytics, including Project Insight and the Annual Information Statement (AIS), to monitor financial transactions, especially high-value ones. This blog explains how the system works, which transactions are watched, the implications for taxpayers, and how to ensure compliance in this new technological era.
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By Krishna
Avoid Penalties: The Advance Tax Guide for Indian Influencers (2025)
This guide explains the concept of Advance Tax and its applicability to Indian content creators (YouTubers, bloggers, influencers) for the Financial Year 2025-26. It details how to calculate the liability, discusses the Presumptive Taxation scheme (Sec 44AD/44ADA), outlines payment due dates and methods (Challan 280), explains penalties for non-compliance (Sec 234B/234C), and provides practical tips for creators to manage their tax obligations effectively.
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By Krishna
Comprehending Income Tax Notifications for Employed Persons in India (Financial Year 2024-25): An All-Inclusive Guide
A detailed guide detailing the reasons salaried individuals get income tax notices in India (FY 2024-25), the different kinds of notices, strategies for responding step-by-step, and measures to take in order to prevent receiving notices.
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By Krishna
CBDT Notifies New ITR-B Form for Tax Search Cases: 2025 Guidelines
This guide explains the newly introduced ITR-B form for taxpayers involved in search/requisition operations under sections 132/132A/153A/153C. It covers filing requirements, deadlines, consequences of non-compliance, and essential details to include.
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By Krishna
The deadline for linking PAN and Aadhaar is now extended to December 31st, 2025
The deadline for linking PAN and Aadhaar has been extended by the Indian government to December 31, 2025, for applications that are filed prior to October 1, 2024. Not adhering to this requirement could lead to the PAN becoming inactive and affect financial transactions.
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By Krishna
Important Update: IRN Generation to Become Case-Insensitive from June 1, 2025
The GSTN requires that starting June 1, 2025, IRN generation for invoices be case-insensitive, which will involve converting all invoice numbers to uppercase to avoid duplication. Companies need to adjust their systems accordingly to ensure easier compliance with this new requirement.
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By Krishna
TDS Rates for FY 2025-26: A Comprehensive Guide by Section with Threshold Limits
Detailed handbook on TDS rates for the financial year 2025-26 addressing Sections 194A (interest income), 194C (contractual payments), 194I (rental payments), 194J (professional services), and 194Q (purchase of goods). Contains information on threshold limits and requirements for PAN.
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By Krishna
TDS Deducted is not equal to TDS Credit? How a mistake under Section 194IB led to a loss of 36,000 for this landlord.
An actual situation arose where the tenant incorrectly used a 5% TDS rate under Section 194I instead of the 2% rate under Section 194IB on the rent, leading to a 36,000 discrepancy in the credit shown on the landlord's 26AS. Discover the steps to rectify the issue for both parties involved.
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By Krishna
Linking Aadhaar and PAN: Find Out If This Recent Regulation Impacts You
Comprehensive guide to the latest Aadhaar-PAN linking regulations for PANs obtained through Aadhaar Enrolment ID. Includes compliance obligations, three methods for linking, repercussions of non-compliance, and frequently asked questions for taxpayers.
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By Krishna