This blog post serves as a complete and detailed guide for businesses and individuals to understand Section 194C of the Income Tax Act, 1961. It explains TDS obligations on payments to contractors, outlines applicable rates and thresholds, and most importantly, teaches how to correctly report these deductions in your Income Tax Return (ITR). From verifying Form 26AS and AIS to avoiding mismatch notices, this article helps you ensure compliance, avoid scrutiny, and maintain a clean tax record.

This in-depth guide simplifies TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) for Financial Year 2025-26 (Assessment Year 2026-27). Discover how this crucial tax collection mechanism works, explore the latest changes from Union Budget 2025 including increased threshold limits, the introduction of Section 194T for partners' remuneration, and the removal of higher TDS for non-filers. We provide a detailed TDS rate chart and explain the implications of non-compliance, empowering both deductors and deductees for efficient tax planning and compliance

The Income Tax Department has notified updated ITR forms (ITR-1, ITR-2, ITR-3, ITR-4) for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26) incorporating several crucial changes. This blog details 9 important adjustments, including relaxed eligibility for ITR-1/ITR-4, mandatory TDS section reporting, removal of Aadhaar Enrolment ID acceptance, detailed disclosures for tax regime options, bifurcated capital gains reporting, new treatment for buyback proceeds, raised asset reporting threshold, additional requirement for disability deductions, and streamlined capital gains sections, all aimed at ensuring accurate and compliant tax filing.

This blog provides a comprehensive guide on how to download and utilize the latest free Return Preparation Utility (RPU) and File Validation Utility (FVU) offered by Protean eGov Technologies Limited (formerly NSDL e-Gov) for preparing and validating TDS/TCS returns in India. It covers the benefits of using these official tools, the download process, and step-by-step instructions for using both the RPU and FVU to ensure accurate and compliant return filing.

This blog post provides a detailed analysis of the newly introduced invoice-wise reporting feature in Form GSTR-7 under GST. It explains the changes, benefits for both deductors and deductees, the current implementation status, and how businesses can prepare for this significant update in TDS reporting.

This blog explains Form 16B, the TDS certificate mandatory for property sales over ₹50 lakh in India under Section 194-IA. It details the buyer's responsibility, the process involving Form 26QB, critical deadlines for certificate issuance (15 days from Form 26QB due date), and the penalties (₹100/day under Sec 272A(2)(g)) for non-compliance, emphasizing its importance for both buyers and sellers.

An initial guide to Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) rates and thresholds for India's Financial Year 2025-26 (Assessment Year 2026-27), based on current provisions as of April 2025. Details include a comprehensive rate chart covering common sections, key considerations like PAN non-furnishing, recent threshold changes (e.g., for interest, rent, commissions), potential policy updates (like the status of Section 206AB), and essential compliance deadlines. The guide strongly emphasizes that final rates are contingent upon the Full Union Budget 2025.

This blog post explains Section 194LBA of India's Income Tax Act, detailing the Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) rules for income distributions (interest, dividend, rent) from Business Trusts (REITs and InvITs) to resident and non-resident unitholders, including rates, compliance, and consequences.

Detailed handbook on TDS rates for the financial year 2025-26 addressing Sections 194A (interest income), 194C (contractual payments), 194I (rental payments), 194J (professional services), and 194Q (purchase of goods). Contains information on threshold limits and requirements for PAN.

An actual situation arose where the tenant incorrectly used a 5% TDS rate under Section 194I instead of the 2% rate under Section 194IB on the rent, leading to a 36,000 discrepancy in the credit shown on the landlord's 26AS. Discover the steps to rectify the issue for both parties involved.

A detailed month-by-month overview of statutory deadlines for Income Tax, GST, TDS, PF, ESI, and ROC submissions in the fiscal year 2025-26 (April 2025–March 2026) to guarantee compliance and prevent penalties.

An in-depth manual on Section 143(1) Intimation Orders, discussing the various types, adjustments, response methods, legal implications, and frequently asked questions to assist taxpayers in addressing discrepancies effectively.