Diwali gift by PM Narendra Modi- India’s Goods & Services Tax Overhaul A significant Goods and services Tax reform is underway, set to simplify India’s indirect tax system with a 2 slab structure (5% and 18%), replacing the current four-tier framework. A special 40% “sin/luxury” rate will continue to apply to a select few high-end …
ITC Best Practices under Goods and Services Tax – Conditions, Documentation Eligibility, and Restrictions etc Input Tax Credit is one of the most significant features of India’s Goods and Services Tax framework. It allows registered taxpayers to reduce their tax liability by claiming credit for the GST paid on purchases or business-related expenses. But, …
Zero Rated Supply under GST Under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) law, a Zero Rated Supply refers to supplies on which GST is charged at 0%, but the supplier can still claim input tax credit for taxes paid on inputs and input services. This ensures that exports remain tax-free but without blocking the credit …
Overview: Decoding the Business Codes in ITR The Income Tax Dept has updated business & profession codes in the ITR forms to reflect the evolving nature of businesses in India. from traditional trades to emerging sectors like social media and online trading. These codes classify specific activities, ensuring taxpayers report their income under the correct …
The income tax bill 2025 has been withdrawn- A Pause Before the Big Tax Rewrite The Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha on 13 February 2025 and referred the same day to the Select Committee for examination. The Committee submitted its report on 21 July 2025, and the Government accepted almost all of its …
How to Update Permanent Account Number Resident Status to NRI / PIO From 1 July 2023, the Income Tax Department (ITD) deactivated Permanent Account Numbers not linked to Aadhaar — this included many NRIs and PIOs because their PAN residential status was not updated. Impact if not updated Trading blocked on NSE and BSE, Higher …
IBBI Discussion Paper – Measures to Enhance Integrity of the CIRP This is to apprise you that the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI), in exercise of its powers under sections 196, 207, 208, and 240 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, has issued the following Discussion Paper. Strengthen transparency, accountability, & efficiency …
Form 10-IEA filing requirements & switching restrictions Under this blog where summaries Form 10-IEA filing requirements & switching restrictions when changing between new & old tax regimes for FY 2023–24 & FY 2024–25. Form 10-IEA filing is only required for ITR 3 & 4 taxpayers who choose the Old Regime. Taxpayer Switching Restrictions apply only …
Tax Audit: The difference between business & profession matters a lot The difference between “business” and “profession” matters a lot for tax rates, deductions, compliance requirements, and even audit applicability — and misclassification can lead to penalties, back taxes, and disputes with the department. Definitions under the Act Section 2(13) – Business Includes trade, commerce, …
India–UK FTA recently signed by PM Modi India–UK Free Trade Agreement recently signed by PM Narendra Modi and UK PM Keir Starmer after 3 years of negotiations. Here’s a clear breakdown of its implications: As per Shri Piyush Goyal:“This CETA marks a milestone in the trade relations between two major economies… It unlocks tariff-free access …