The Indian government has updated the Finance Bill 2025, substituting "total income" with "total undisclosed income" in important sections of the Income Tax Act. This amendment lowers the liabilities for taxpayers, encourages compliance, and simplifies assessments in instances of search and requisition.

The new Section 194T TDS rules, which take effect on April 1, 2025, will have an impact on both taxpayers and companies. This blog discusses the applicability, compliance requirements, and measures to guarantee compliance with the new TDS laws.

This blog discusses the fundamental distinctions between TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) and Advance Tax, as well as their application, payment schedules, and penalties for late payments. It also offers specific advice for taxpayers to stay compliant and avoid fines. Whether you're a salaried employee, freelancer, business owner, or investor, this guide will help you understand which taxes apply to you and how to handle your tax payments efficiently.

This blog explains the tax benefits under the Finance (No.2) Act, 2024, for income levels up to ₹24 lakhs. Learn how the new tax slabs and rebates reduce tax liability and increase disposable income.

This blog gives a thorough comparison of surcharge rates under India's old and new tax systems. Learn how these rates effect your tax burden and which regime is best for your specific financial position.

To make it easier to compare the Income Tax Bill 2025 with the Income Tax Act 1961, as amended by the Finance (No. 2) Act 2024, the Income Tax Department has released a Utility Tool. This application ensures improved compliance and lowers mistakes by assisting businesses, professionals, and taxpayers in understanding legal changes. Discover how to utilize this tool and the advantages it offers to different stakeholders.

The CBIC has issued new rules for GST arrests, aimed for safeguarding honest taxpayers from arbitrary proceedings. These regulations categorize violations, require prior authorization, and emphasize respect for individual rights in order to promote openness, accountability, and a balance between enforcement and justice.

According to Circular No. 20/2024, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the deadline for computation and payment under the Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme, 2024, from December 31, 2024, to January 31, 2025. This program gives taxpayers a hassle-free option to settle outstanding cases while attempting to swiftly address direct tax disputes. The extension gives taxpayers more time to figure out their obligations, collect the required paperwork, and finish payments without worrying about the final minute. This action demonstrates the government's dedication to creating an environment that is favorable to taxpayers while increasing tax collection and compliance. To guarantee seamless compliance, taxpayers are urged to utilize this extension.

Beginning in September 2024, the GST Portal will begin deleting return data older than seven years, which is a significant change for Indian GST filers. Cost reasons, issues related to data security, and regulatory compliance have all motivated this adjustment. Taxpayers need to move quickly to protect their data by printing or downloading copies, utilizing external hard drives or cloud storage, and strengthening record-keeping procedures. Businesses will remain audit-ready and compliant even when past data is archived or removed from the GST Portal thanks to these proactive measures.

This blog article addresses the rationalization of TDS rates, which will take effect on October 1, 2024. It also covers the effects on individual taxpayers, the withdrawal of 20% TDS upon buyback by mutual funds and UTI, and the decreased rates for various sections. An summary of the modifications and how they affect the tax system is given.

To expedite the resolution of tax disputes, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has launched the e-DRS (Electronic Dynamic Response System) program, a digital platform. The purpose, capabilities, and advantages for taxpayers of the e-DRS program are all explained in this blog article.

A new GSTR-1 filing rule was introduced by the Indian government and will take effect in September 2024. Taxpayers will receive guidance on the modifications and necessary actions to comply with the new regulation from this blog post.