Carry Forward of Losses – Important Points House Property Loss : Carry forward allowed for 8 years. Can be carried forward even in belated returns (filing on time not mandatory). Speculation Loss : Can be carried forward for 4 years. & Filing return on time is mandatory. Business Loss (Non-speculative) : Normal business loss: 8 …
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 …
What Taxpayers & Professionals Should Know about Income Tax Act, 2025 India’s Income-tax framework in 2025 continues to evolve towards simplification, digitization, and transparency, with a strong emphasis on voluntary compliance and technology-driven administration. Here are the key takeaways for FY 2025-26 & beyond. Faceless & Technology-Based Regime : Assessments, appeals, rectifications, refunds, and even …
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 …
CBDT Notifies IREDA Bonds as Long-Term Specified Asset U/s 54EC The Central Board of Direct Taxes has officially notified bonds issued by the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency as long-term specified assets u/s 54EC of the Income Tax Act, 1961. This provides taxpayers with an additional avenue for claiming capital gains tax exemption while also …
Key guidance for MF to ensure accurate ITR filings & avoid inflated capital gains reporting due to duplicate entries in the AIS: What is the issue: duplicate mutual fund redemptions in AIS What’s Happening in such a case: During this year’s ITR filing season, a peculiar issue has emerged in the AIS reporting of mutual …
Overview & Taxation of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) in India What Are Real Estate Investment Trusts ? REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) are investment vehicles that allow individuals to invest in income-generating commercial real estate—such as office spaces, malls, warehouses—without owning physical property. Real Estate Investment Trusts are an excellent way to diversify a …
Cash Deposits under Presumptive Taxation—Whether Attract Section 68 or 69A? Cash deposits under presumptive taxation schemes (Sections 44AD, 44ADA, & 44AE) and their implications u/s68 of the Income Tax Act. Section 44AD/ADA/AE allows eligible businesses and professionals to declare profits on a presumptive basis, thereby exempting them from maintaining books of accounts u/s44AA, provided they …
Digital Transformation in Tax Administration Faceless Assessment Introduction The Income Tax Act, 1961, has been subject to continual reforms aimed at Increasing clarity and efficiency, Promoting voluntary compliance and Minimizing malpractices such as Wrongful deductions Underreporting of income Non-disclosure of taxable income To address these concerns and usher in modernization, the Faceless E-Assessment Scheme was …
BREAKING NEW : Excel Utilities for ITR-1 & ITR-4 Now Available for AY 2026-27! Tax Filing Season Officially Begins : The early release of Excel Utilities for ITR-1 and ITR-4 for AY 2025-26 is a welcome step, allowing taxpayers to prepare and file their returns well ahead of time. Don’t wait for the deadline …