Form 168 (Annual Information Statement) for Tax Year 2026-27 is Now Available The Income Tax Department has made Form 168 (Annual Information Statement) available on the Compliance Portal for Tax Year 2026-27. This marks the transition from the erstwhile Form 26AS/Annual Information Statement framework to Form 168 under the Income Tax Act, 2025. What is …
E-Return Filing Made Simple: JioFinance Walks You Through Every Step Filing your income tax return (ITR) is an important financial responsibility, but it does not have to be complicated. Thanks to digital tax solutions, taxpayers no longer need to spend hours filling out forms or visiting tax consultants for straightforward returns. Today, e-filing has made …
All about the reverse charge mechanism on property rent goods and service tax under the Reverse Charge Mechanism on property rent, especially after recent goods and service tax notifications affecting residential and commercial properties. This blog is essentially a compliance guide for determining who pays GST on rent and when the Reverse Charge Mechanism becomes …
RBI’s New Rules Against Mis-selling by Banks: A Major Win for Customers The Reserve Bank of India has introduced a comprehensive framework to curb the widespread issue of mis-selling of financial products by banks. The new regulations aim to ensure that customers purchase financial products only after receiving complete information, giving informed consent, and being …
Guide to GSTR-1 Table-Wise Details Reporting GSTR-1 is a GST return used for reporting all outward supplies (sales) made during a tax period. It contains invoice-wise details of taxable supplies, exports, debit notes, credit notes, amendments, and other outward supply transactions. Under this blog we provide a table-wise summary of transactions to be reported in …
Complete Guide on GST Penalties under Sections 73, 74 & 74A Under this article we are going to summarize the penalty provisions applicable under different GST demand and recovery sections. Section 73 deals with non-fraud cases; Section 74 deals with fraud, willful misstatement, or suppression of facts; and Section 74A (introduced from FY 2024-25 onwards) provides a …
Comprehensive scrutiny checklist of online portal to facilitate GST Appeals Understanding each item in the scrutiny checklist is essential for taxpayers, chartered accountants, company secretaries, cost accountants, advocates, GST practitioners, and departmental officers involved in GST litigation. Proper compliance at the time of filing significantly reduces the chances of objections, delays, or rejection of the …
Why have the rules been the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2026? The Govt. has introduced these changes to strengthen monitoring and ensure that foreign contributions are Utilized only for approved and declared purposes, spent within approved states and union territories, supported by detailed activity-based reporting, protected from misuse for unauthorized or political activities, and …
No House Rent Allowance? Section 80GG Can Still Help You Save Tax Many taxpayers who live in rented accommodation but do not receive House Rent Allowance often miss out on an important tax benefit available u/s 80GG of the Income Tax Act, 1961. This deduction is specifically designed for taxpayers paying rent but not eligible …
Why Are More Taxpayers Choosing the New Income Tax Regime? For many years, Indian taxpayers depended heavily on deductions and exemptions under the Old Tax Regime to reduce their tax liability. However, with the introduction of the New Tax Regime, the focus has shifted toward Lower tax rates, simpler compliance, and Greater financial flexibility As …