With its streamlined tax rules, updated tax slabs, AI-powered tax administration, and improved compliance procedures, the New Income Tax Bill 2025 is poised to completely transform India's tax structure. This blog examines the main modifications, contrasts them with the Income Tax Act of 1961, and talks about how they affect investors, companies, and taxpayers.

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.

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.

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.

The Income Tax Department (ITD) has started sending SMS alerts to taxpayers who have claimed Section 80GGC deductions for donations made to political parties and electoral trusts. The notice applies to Assessment Years 2022-23, 2023-24, and 2024-25 and urges taxpayers to verify their claims on the Compliance Portal. If the claim is incorrect, taxpayers must file an Updated Return (ITR-U) under Section 139(8A) before 31st March 2025 to avoid penalties under Section 270A (up to 200% fine) and interest under Section 234F (₹5,000 late fee). This blog explains Section 80GGC deductions, compliance requirements, and the steps to correct errors in tax filings.