One significant change brought about by the recent alteration to Section 87A of the Income Tax Act is the removal of the rebate on special rate incomes, such as short-term and long-term capital gains. The Bombay High Court formerly permitted the refund even for earnings with special rates, but this has now been reversed. Even if their total income is less than ₹7 lakh, taxpayers who make capital gains will now be required to pay tax at certain rates. The changes, their effects, and tax preparation techniques are examined in this blog.

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.