Apple Pay Makes Its Debut in India India’s digital payments ecosystem has welcomed a significant new entrant with the launch of Apple Pay. After years of speculation, Apple has officially introduced its contactless payment service in India, allowing eligible users to make secure transactions using their iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. The move marks Apple’s …
Moving to the UAE? Your Indian Tax Residency Depends on Days, Not Documents Many Indians moving to the UAE assume that obtaining a residence visa, Emirates ID, tenancy contract, or opening a UAE bank account automatically makes them a non-resident for Indian tax purposes. However, these documents only establish where you live. They do not …
TRACES Password Guide 2026: Conso File, Form 16/16A, Justification Report and More Short answer: TRACES has no single universal password. The password depends on which file you downloaded. Identify the file type first, then use the format for that file. 1. Quick reference: TRACES download passwords S. No. TRACES File What It Is Used For …
GST RATE SCHEDULE for SCRAP, WASTE & RESIDUE PRODUCTS The GST rate on a supply of scrap, waste or residue is not uniform. It depends on the HSN classification of the specific material and the Schedule under which that HSN falls in the rate notification. Metal scrap, plastic waste and e-waste attract 18%; most agricultural, textile, paper …
FAQ’s on Tax Audit Under Income Tax Act Standardised Financial Statements for Non-Corporate Entities: What It Means for Tax Audit Reporting What has changed? Until now, only companies had a prescribed format for financial statements under Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013. Proprietorships, HUFs, partnership firms, AOPs, BOIs and trusts had no mandated format. …
Big Change for Share Market Investors and Traders: Capital Gains Will Be Pre-filled in ITR The Income Tax Department is moving towards a more automated tax reporting system. From Tax Year 2026-27, capital gains from shares and mutual funds are expected to be directly reflected in your pre-filled Income Tax Return (ITR) instead of merely …
DPDP Act 2023: India’s Data Privacy Era Is Here. Is Your Business Ready? India has entered a new era of data privacy regulation with the introduction of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 and the DPDP Rules, 2025. Together, these regulations establish a comprehensive framework governing how organizations collect, process, store, share, and …
CBDT Extends Tax Audit & ITR Due Dates for AY 2026-27 Relief for Taxpayers and Professionals: CBDT Extends Compliance Deadlines The long-awaited relief for taxpayers and professionals has finally arrived. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has officially announced an extension of the due dates for filing Tax Audit Reports and Income Tax Returns …
TAN Requirement Ends From 1 October 2026, but NRI Property TDS Continues The Income-tax (Fifth Amendment) Rules, 2026 bring a welcome compliance simplification. From 1 October 2026, a resident individual or HUF buying immovable property from a non-resident will no longer need a TAN. The buyer can instead deduct and deposit tax under their own …
Filing ITR in Response to a Section 148 Notice: Deadline & Action Plan The income tax return in response to a Section 148 notice must be filed within three months from the end of the month in which the notice is issued, or within any shorter period specified in the notice. Under the Finance Act …