For salaried people making up to Rs. 15 lakh, the government is recommending income tax reduction. In order to help middle-class taxpayers, this blog explores potential adjustments to income tax slabs, improved standard deductions, and expanded savings opportunities. People can improve their financial planning by comprehending these suggestions.

can be difficult to manage income tax as an NRI, and even small mistakes could result in tax notifications. The top 5 tax notifications that non-resident Indians (NRIs) frequently receive are highlighted in this blog. These notices include non-filing of returns, income mismatches, unreported income, suspected tax evasion, and faulty returns. It offers helpful advice on how to prevent these letters, including timely filing, correct income declaration, making use of DTAA advantages, and speaking with tax experts. NRIs may guarantee hassle-free tax compliance and steer clear of fines by being proactive and knowledgeable.

With effect from January 2025, the revised Form 24Q for TDS returns provides salaried employees with more clarity and accuracy in their tax deductions. Pre-filled tax calculations, a thorough income breakdown, and adherence to the new tax regime are some of the major adjustments. This improvement simplifies compliance for employers and guarantees employees faster refunds and easier tax filing.

Individuals who get royalties from patents may deduct up to ₹3,00,000 under Section 80RRB of the Income Tax Act, 1961. By lowering inventors' taxable income, this clause promotes innovation. Learn about the deduction's eligibility, requirements, and application procedure.

The deduction of TDS on payments for technical and professional services, royalties, non-compete agreements, and directors' compensation is governed by Section 194J of the Income Tax Act. This blog discusses the dates, thresholds, appropriate rates, and who must deduct TDS. Penalties, interest, and the disallowance of expenses may follow noncompliance. To guarantee compliance and prevent fines, be informed.

In January 2025, be ahead of your tax and GST responsibilities. In order to ensure timely filings and prevent penalties, this thorough guide assists taxpayers and businesses in keeping track of the important deadlines for income tax and GST compliance. Find out when TDS deposits, ITR filings, GST returns, and other important dates are due.

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.

In order to lessen the tax burden on different types of payments, the TDS rates under Sections 194-IB, 194-DA, 194-G, 194-H, 194-M, and 194-O have recently changed. The TDS rate for insurance commissions, life insurance payouts, lottery commissions, brokerage fees, and rent payments will be lowered from 5% to 2% as of October 1, 2024, and April 1, 2025. A 2% tax under Section 194M will also be applied to payments made by non-auditable businesses to contractors and professionals. In addition, Section 194-O will apply a reduced TDS rate of 0.75% to e-commerce transactions. These adjustments aim to increase tax compliance across a range of industries and enhance liquidity for professionals, small enterprises, and individuals.

Form 1 for the Declaration of Taxable Value of Securities (DTVSV) 2024 is now available for online submission. By October 31, 2024, taxpayers who own securities as of March 31, 2024, must submit this form. Up to December 31, 2024, a late return may be submitted; however, there will be a ₹1,000 penalty. In the event that the form is not submitted by the stipulated deadline, there will be a penalty of ₹10,000 and potential interest on unpaid taxes. Find out how to easily file Form 1 online and make sure you're following the DTVSV rules.

The Income Tax Department will implement new TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) laws on October 1, 2024, with the goal of reducing tax evasion and enhancing compliance. Raised TDS thresholds for independent contractors, new real estate sales regulations, cash payments, and rent payments to non-resident landlords are some of these modifications. To ensure that taxpayers stay compliant, this blog offers a thorough summary of all the latest regulations and how they affect different transactions.

The deadline for filing income tax returns for the assessment year 2024–25 has been extended by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) to October 7, 2024. This blog discusses the rationale for the extension, who stands to gain from it, and how taxpayers should use the additional time to make timely and proper filings in order to avoid fines. It is recommended that people and businesses take early action to prevent last-minute issues.

The Income Tax Act's Section 115JB establishes the Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT), which makes sure businesses pay a minimum tax even when they take advantage of exemptions and deductions. The goal of MAT, its applicability to both domestic and international businesses, its calculation method, the credit system, and important modifications such as exclusions for businesses falling under Sections 115BAA and 115BAB are all covered in this blog. It also looks at MAT's function in maintaining tax equity, particularly for companies with high book earnings but low tax obligations.