The taxation system in India continues to evolve with a strong focus on transparency, digitization, and ease of compliance. One of the most talked-about updates is the transition from Form 26AS to Form 168. For taxpayers, this change may seem confusing at first – but in reality, it’s a significant upgrade designed to give you […]
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From 1 April 2026, India’s tax audit compliance framework undergoes a structural shift. The long-standing penalty-based regime under Section 271B of the Income-tax Act, 1961 gives way to a mandatory fee-based structure under the newly introduced Income-tax framework. For businesses, professionals, tax consultants, and CFOs, this is not merely a procedural tweak – it fundamentally
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The Union Budget 2026 has introduced important changes to tax compliance in India, particularly concerning tax audit penalties. These changes affect businesses, professionals, and individuals required to undergo tax audits under Section 44AB of the Income-tax Act, 1961. Understanding these reforms is essential to avoid financial penalties and maintain smooth compliance with tax laws. This
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The Indian GST system continues to evolve to make compliance more business-friendly and to improve cash flow management. One of the most significant updates is the change in Input Tax Credit (ITC) utilisation rules for IGST liabilities, effective January 2026. This update may seem technical, but its implications are far-reaching, giving businesses more flexibility, strategic
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The Indian tax landscape has undergone a significant change that directly impacts high-value taxpayers and tax professionals. Under the newly revised provisions, the maximum term of imprisonment for non-filing of Income Tax Returns (ITR) where the tax liability exceeds ₹50 lakh has been reduced from 7 years to 2 years. This is a substantial shift
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The Indian real estate market has seen a significant influx of investments from Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) over the past decades. While these transactions often promise excellent returns, the process of buying property from an NRI has traditionally been complicated due to tax regulations. One of the major hurdles was the requirement for the buyer to
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In a landmark update for salaried taxpayers, the Income Tax Rules have expanded the list of recognized metropolitan cities for the purpose of calculating House Rent Allowance (HRA) exemption. What was previously limited to four traditional metro cities has now been broadened to eight – bringing substantial tax relief to employees residing in India’s rapidly
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In a major relief for small-ticket vehicle transactions, the government has proposed removing the mandatory requirement to quote a Permanent Account Number (PAN) for buying or selling motor vehicles valued below ₹5 lakh. If the draft income-tax rules are finalized, this change could significantly simplify the process for millions of buyers and sellers in India’s
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India’s tax compliance environment may soon become significantly more practical and proportionate. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), through the draft Income-tax Rules, 2026, has proposed revising several PAN reporting thresholds that have long been considered outdated. If approved, these revised rules will take effect from April 2026, reducing compliance burdens for individuals, small
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The compliance framework for obtaining a Nil or Lower TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) Certificate has undergone an important transformation with the introduction of Form 128 under the Income-tax Act, 2025. This new form replaces the earlier Form 13, bringing with it structural simplifications, reduced documentation requirements, and a more focused data submission process. For
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