To guarantee a seamless tax season, the 2025 Compliance Calendar gives people and companies important dates for filing taxes, submitting GST returns, and paying TDS. Businesses may stay out of trouble and maintain smooth operations by complying on schedule.

According to Circular No. 20/2024, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the deadline for computation and payment under the Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme, 2024, from December 31, 2024, to January 31, 2025. This program gives taxpayers a hassle-free option to settle outstanding cases while attempting to swiftly address direct tax disputes. The extension gives taxpayers more time to figure out their obligations, collect the required paperwork, and finish payments without worrying about the final minute. This action demonstrates the government's dedication to creating an environment that is favorable to taxpayers while increasing tax collection and compliance. To guarantee seamless compliance, taxpayers are urged to utilize this extension.

By eliminating or lowering late fines and penalties for GST reporting delays, the GST Waiver Scheme under Section 128A helps taxpayers. This guidance assists MSMEs, fosters voluntary compliance, and pushes companies to regularize their files. Find out how to take advantage of this limited-time offer, including qualifying requirements and advantages.

To improve transparency and expedite compliance, the government is thinking about changing the taxability of sponsoring services. Redefining sponsoring services, updating exemption standards, and moving GST obligation to service providers are some of the main suggested changes. Sponsors, receivers, and tax authorities may be impacted by these developments, which might also provide difficulties including higher compliance expenses and cash flow problems. Companies need to be aware, evaluate the effects, and proactively adjust to the new rules.

Slump sales and the new CBDT valuation criteria are explained in depth in this tutorial. The definition of slump sales, the legal structure under Section 50B, the ramifications of the new valuation regulations, and the actions firms must take to assure compliance are just a few of the crucial topics it addresses. The blog is essential reading for companies and tax experts since it also discusses the advantages and difficulties presented by these regulations.

Significant adjustments to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates for popcorn have been recommended by the GST Council. By establishing consistent prices for packaged and unbranded popcorn, this amendment seeks to streamline compliance and guarantee equity. The adjustments may have an effect on government income, corporate profit margins, and consumer prices. Find out how the food and beverage sector may be impacted by this change and how companies may maintain compliance.

Form 12BAA was created by the Income Tax Department to simplify salary tax deductions. In order to ensure correct TDS deductions and improved tax planning, this handbook assists salaried staff in understanding its goal, essential components, and use.

The taxability of sponsorship services underwent significant revisions during the 55th GST Council Meeting. In order to improve revenue collection and streamline compliance, body corporates and partnership businesses are switching from the Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) to the Forward Charge Mechanism (FCM). This blog explores the situations before and after the meeting, the updated tax structure, and the ramifications for companies and service providers.

All of the major GST announcements and updates that were released between December 10 and December 16, 2024, are compiled in this blog. Input Tax Credit explanations, GST rate adjustments, e-invoicing updates, GSTR-1 filing extensions, and new features like filing NIL returns by SMS are all included. To guarantee seamless compliance and prevent fines, be informed.

By issuing Notification No. 127/2024, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has amended Section 10(23FE) of the Income-tax Act. The updated rules simplify compliance and increase the range of assets available to pension funds (PFs) and sovereign wealth funds (SWFs). In line with India's economic objectives, these adjustments are meant to draw in long-term investments in the social development and infrastructure sectors.

Significant modifications were made to charitable trust registrations under Section 12AB of the Finance Act 2020, which replaced Sections 12A and 12AA. The validity, due dates, and compliance requirements for trusts under Section 12AB are highlighted in this blog. Additionally, it describes the repercussions of non-compliance and provides practical advice on how trusts might successfully preserve their tax-exempt status.

Without altering tax rates, the ongoing review of the Income Tax Act of 1961 seeks to enhance compliance and streamline tax regulations. This project aims to improve digital integration, eliminate out-of-date provisions, and make the Act easier to use. It is anticipated to be finished by mid-December 2024, and taxpayers can anticipate more transparency and lower compliance expenses.