The long wait for delayed income tax refunds is finally coming to an end! The Income Tax Department has taken steps to clear pending refunds by resolving portal glitches, verifying returns faster, and processing lakhs of refunds worth crores of ₹ daily. Learn why refunds were delayed, what’s being done now, and follow a simple checklist to make sure your refund reaches your bank account without further delay.

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has introduced new rules, 3C and 3D, effective August 18, 2025, which raise the income thresholds to 4 lakh (salary) and ₹8 lakh (gross total income) for taxing specific perquisites. This move provides significant tax relief on non-cash benefits for middle-income salaried employees.

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has announced significant relief for taxpayers. A new circular extends deadlines for correcting income tax returns that were incorrectly invalidated by CPC-Bengaluru for Assessment Year 2023-24 and also provides an extended period to rectify returns where income was mistakenly excluded from assessment. This move aims to simplify compliance and ensure accurate tax records for citizens.

The GST Portal has introduced a crucial update enabling taxpayers to file appeals (Form APL-01) against rejection orders (SPL-07) issued under the GST Amnesty Scheme. This provides a vital recourse for businesses whose applications for penalty and interest waivers were denied. This detailed guide covers the context of the amnesty scheme, the significance of this new online appeal functionality, critical points to consider before filing (like the 'no withdrawal' policy and pre-deposit requirements), and a comprehensive step-by-step process for filing the appeal on the GST Portal.

This blog post explains the upcoming major change in GST filing: the GSTR-3B's auto-populated tax liability will become non-editable from July 2025. It clarifies why this is happening, introduces GSTR-1A as the crucial form for corrections, and outlines the essential steps taxpayers must take to ensure timely and accurate compliance, including a note on the new 3-year return filing deadline.

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has announced an extension for the filing of Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for Assessment Year (AY) 2025-26. Originally due by July 31, 2025, the deadline has now been extended to September 15, 2025. This decision comes in light of structural and content revisions in the notified ITRs, necessitating additional time for system development and integration, and considering the time required for system readiness. The extension aims to provide taxpayers with a smooth and convenient filing experience, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting

The Income Tax Department has announced a monumental extension for ITR-U (Updated Income Tax Return) filing, allowing taxpayers to rectify errors or omissions for up to four previous years instead of the prior two. This blog delves into what ITR-U is, the new extended deadlines, who is eligible to file, situations where it cannot be filed, the associated additional tax liability, and the myriad benefits this flexibility offers for enhanced tax compliance and reduced legal complications.

The blog post announces the early notification of ITR-1 (Sahaj) and ITR-4 (Sugam) forms by the CBDT for the Assessment Year 2025-26 (corresponding to Financial Year 2024-25). It details the eligibility criteria for using these forms, explains the significance of the early notification for taxpayers (more preparation time, potentially earlier filing utility release), clarifies the difference between form notification and utility release, reminds readers about the AY/FY distinction, and advises taxpayers to start gathering necessary documents while waiting for the official filing utilities to be launched on the Income Tax portal.

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.