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.

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.

Higher TDS/TCS rates under Sections 206AB & 206CCA, which formerly punished non-filers of income tax returns, are eliminated by the Finance Bill 2025. This blog examines the ramifications of this move, the advantages it offers taxpayers, and how it makes compliance easier for both people and companies.

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.

The Indian government has increased the TDS on rent threshold from 2.4 lakh to 6 lakh per annum. This move aims to reduce compliance burdens for tenants, ease cash flow for landlords, and align with rising rental costs. In this blog, we discuss the key changes, benefits, compliance requirements, and the impact on individuals and businesses.

This blog offers a thorough analysis of the revised Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) rates for the Assessment Year (AY) 2025–2026, emphasizing the main changes and how they affect enterprises, professionals, and salaried persons. Changes in TDS rates for a range of payments, including dividends, interest on stocks, professional fees, and cryptocurrency transactions, are highlighted in the article. It also discusses the implementation of new sections, such as Section 206AB for non-filers of income tax returns (ITR) and Section 194S for cryptocurrency transactions. The blog also covers significant changes, such as lower TDS rates for new businesses and modifications to cash withdrawal limits. The article highlights the significance of compliance and offers advice on how people and companies may guarantee correct TDS deduction in order to avoid fines.

In order to rectify prior errors, record extra income, or file missed reports, taxpayers can now file an Updated Income Tax Return (ITR-U) for the preceding four years. This tutorial provides detailed instructions on how to submit an ITR-U, as well as information on who is eligible, deadlines, and penalties.

This blog offers a thorough examination of the most recent GST announcements and modifications from January 28 to February 3, 2025. The hard locking of the automatically generated tax obligation in GSTR-3B, improved automation in submitting GST returns, clarifications of ITC eligibility, extensions of the GST return deadline for some industries, and improvements to the GSTN site are some of the major developments. The goals of these improvements are to increase taxpayer satisfaction, decrease mistakes, and improve compliance.

Significant GST reforms were implemented in the Union Budget 2025, with an emphasis on increasing transparency, reducing the tax burden on small enterprises, and boosting compliance. Stricter ITC claim regulations, e-invoicing requirements for companies with ₹5 crore in revenue, updated GST rates, and higher GST registration limits for MSMEs are some of the major changes. Although companies must adjust to more stringent laws, these changes seek to simplify compliance, increase economic growth, and streamline procedures.

Key tax and financial reforms that affect people, companies, and the economy are included in the Finance Bill 2025, which was issued together with the Union Budget. It provides clarification on crypto taxation, simplified GST, lowered corporate taxes, and updated income tax slabs.

Significant TDS & TCS reforms are introduced in the Union Budget 2025 with the goals of easing tax compliance, lowering financial burdens, and fostering economic expansion. Lower TDS rates, lower TCS on foreign transactions, and more exemptions for small taxpayers are some of the main attractions.