The GST Council is set to meet on September 3-4 to review GST 2.0 reforms. States want strict rules to prevent profiteering so that GST rate cuts actually benefit consumers. Key proposals include a temporary anti-profiteering law, consumer complaint platforms, and tighter monitoring of sensitive sectors. Businesses, however, warn about compliance costs and pricing disruptions.

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) is implementing significant changes to income tax forms and rules, effective April 2025, following the new Income Tax Act of 2025. The initiative focuses on simplifying tax filing through smart, pre-filled forms, drastically reducing the number of forms from 200 to under 100, and ensuring robust protection for digital data collected during tax procedures. While new ITR forms are slated for 2027, immediate efforts are on TDS, TCS, advance tax, and exemption forms. These reforms aim to enhance transparency, ease compliance, and create a smarter, safer tax environment for Indian taxpayers.

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has announced a significant overhaul of the Income Tax Act, effective from assessment year 2025-26. This blog details the crucial changes, including simplified individual tax slabs, revised capital gains taxation, a stronger focus on digital transactions, corporate tax reforms, revamped deductions and exemptions, enhanced anti-evasion measures, and the introduction of a Taxpayer Charter. Understanding these updates is vital for both individuals and corporations to ensure compliance and optimize financial planning under the new regime.

This blog post provides a detailed analysis of a significant Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) ruling that cancelled a ₹10.46 lakh tax addition against a senior citizen. The case involves a large cash deposit made during the 2016 demonetization period, which the Assessing Officer had treated as unexplained money under Section 69A. The article explains the taxpayer's defense—that the cash was an accumulation of prior bank withdrawals—and breaks down the ITAT's reasoning, which centered on the "preponderance of probabilities" and the lack of contrary evidence from the revenue. The post highlights key takeaways for taxpayers, emphasizing the importance of plausible explanations and proper documentation.

This blog post addresses a common but serious error made by professionals and freelancers who incorrectly file their income tax returns under Section 44AD (for businesses) instead of the appropriate Section 44ADA (for professionals). It explains the fundamental differences between the two sections, how the Income Tax Department's AI systems detect this discrepancy through TDS mismatches and unusually low-profit declarations, and the severe consequences that follow, including mandatory audits and multiple financial penalties. The article concludes by offering a clear, step-by-step guide on what to do if you receive a notice for this mistake, emphasizing the importance of consulting a professional and taking prompt corrective action.

This guide explains the updated Guidance Note on Tax Audit under Section 44AB of the Income-tax Act, 1961, for the Assessment Year 2025-26 (Financial Year 2024-25). It clarifies who needs a tax audit, points out key changes in Form 3CD, including new clauses for digital transactions, MSME reporting, and buybacks. It also outlines the audit process, lists important due dates, and details the penalties for non-compliance. The guide offers best practices for taxpayers to help ensure smooth audits and strong tax compliance in India.

For small businesses and professionals in India, understanding Sections 44AA, 44AB, 44AD, and 44ADA of the Income Tax Act, 1961, is essential for smooth tax compliance. This guide explains how these sections apply for the Financial Year 2024-25 (Assessment Year 2025-26). It covers necessary bookkeeping, tax audit rules, and the simplified presumptive taxation schemes that can greatly lessen the compliance burden for qualified taxpayers.

In a major relief for Indian taxpayers, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has waived demands for short TDS deduction arising from payments to inoperative PAN holders. This addresses the widespread issue where deductors received tax notices for not applying the higher TDS rate mandated for unlinked PANs. This blog details the conditions of this relief as per CBDT Circular No. 9/2025, outlines the crucial deadlines like September 30, 2025, and explains the actionable steps for both deductors and deductees to benefit from this waiver and ensure future compliance.

This guide explains TCS Return Form 27EQ for businesses and individuals. It covers its purpose, quarterly due dates, how to pay TCS using Challan 281, and the consequences of late filing or payment, such as interest and penalties. The text uses clear language for easy understanding, helping you stay compliant.

This blog explains the key differences between ITR-3 and ITR-4, specifically for freelancers and consultants, outlining eligibility criteria and scenarios to help them choose the correct income tax return form.

This blog post offers a detailed look at gratuity in India for 2025. It defines gratuity and outlines the different situations in which it is payable, including superannuation, resignation, death, or disablement. The post explains the eligibility criteria, highlighting the five-year continuous service rule and its main exceptions. It also provides clear formulas and examples for calculating gratuity for both employers covered and not covered by the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. A significant portion covers the tax implications for 2025 under Section 10(10) of the Income Tax Act. This section differentiates between government and non-government employees, explains the 20 Lakh exemption limit, and addresses the effect of the new tax regime (Section 115BAC) on gratuity exemptions. The article concludes with key takeaways for better financial planning.

This blog post provides a comprehensive yet concise overview of the upcoming E-Way Bill 2.0 system, effective July 1, 2025. It highlights the core objective of ensuring business continuity through a dual-portal operation and real-time data synchronization. Key enhancements, including new service functionalities and API integrations, are detailed, along with the benefits for taxpayers and transporters such as zero downtime and increased efficiency. The post concludes with actionable advice for businesses to prepare for the transition.