The Income Tax Act, 2025 has introduced a crucial change in TDS/TCS compliance: the timeline for filing correction statements has been reduced from 6 years to 2 years. Businesses must file all pending TDS/TCS corrections for FY 2018-19 Q4 through FY 2023-24 Q3 by March 31, 2026. Failure to meet this deadline will lead to automatic recovery proceedings, penalties, and compliance complications. Learn about the key changes, understand the implications for your organization, and discover the immediate steps you need to take to ensure full compliance before the deadline expires.

The Income Tax Department has launched Excel utilities for filing Updated Returns (ITR-U) for Assessment Years 2021-22 and 2022-23, extending the filing window to 48 months as per the Finance Act, 2025. This blog details who can file ITR-U using ITR-1 and ITR-2, explains the new deadlines, outlines the penalty structure, and provides a step-by-step guide on using the Excel utilities to declare additional income and ensure tax compliance.

Don't panic! This blog post explains what a defective return notice is, common reasons you might receive one, and the steps you can take to rectify the errors and avoid any complications with the ITD. Breathe easy, fix your ITR, and ensure a smooth tax filing process