Top Headlines   RSS Feeds  10 things you should know about Updated Income Tax Return filing New ITR-U By Henry Richards Updated ITR Filing 2022: The Income Tax Department recently announced a new form for filing of Updated Income Tax Returns.  Five golden rules of tax planning to save money!  Circular regarding use of functionality under section 206AB and 206CCA of the Income-tax Aci, 1961 By Moshe Pras Finance Act, 2021 inserted two new sections 206AB and 206CCA in the Income-tax Act 196 1 (here inafter referred to as "the Act") whi ch took effect from I S! day of Jul y, 2021.  Income tax (Fifteenth Amendment) Rules, 2022 By Henry Richards In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (vii) of sub-section (1), sub-section(6A) of section 139A, and clause (ab) of Explanation to the said section read with section 295 of the Income-tax Act, 1961   Income-tax (Fourteenth Amendment) Rules, 2022 By Henry Richards In exercise of the powers conferred by clauses (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) of first proviso to clause (23C) of section 10, ninth proviso to clause (23C) of section 10, sub-clauses (i) (ii), (iii), (iv), (v) and (vi) of clause (ac) of sub-section (1) of section 12A, sub-section (3) of section 12AB, first and fifth proviso to sub-section (1) subsection (1A) of section 35, clauses (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) of first proviso to sub-section  4 smart tax moves to maximize investment returns By Jude Marg With the low annuity rates in India and the scary thought of putting away your retirement money for a long time, has led to NPS being considered an unattractive investment option.  Income-tax (Twelfth Amendment) Rules, 2022 By Thomas T. Rucks In exercise of the powers conferred by the section 245Q read with section 295 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Board of Direct Taxes hereby makes the following rules further to amend Income-tax Rules, 1962 More » Continuing Prof. Edu.   RSS Feeds  Section 148 of Income Tax Act, 1961 & Issues in ITR-U  Seminar on Professional Ethics, Code of Conduct and latest Developments in GST   An overview of ESI, EPF and LWF Acts Registration and Implementation of the schemes thereunder & Online Filing of various Returns and Statements under ESI, EPF and LWF Acts  Seminar on Professional Ethics, Code of Conduct and latest Developments in GST (OTHERS)  An overview of ESI, EPF and LWF Acts Registration and Implementation of the schemes thereunder & Online Filing of various Returns and Statements under ESI, EPF and LWF Acts  VCM on Administration and Jurisdiction under GST  Seminar on GST and Income Tax Implications on Virtual Digital Assets More » GST - Goods and Services Tax   RSS Feeds  GST Filing Deadline Extended After Portal Glitch; Know New Date to File Form GSTR-3B By Raul N Tiem GST Filing Deadline Extended: Following technical glitches faced by taxpayers on the GST (Goods and Services) portal, the government has decided to extend the deadline to file GST forms GSTR-2B and GSTR-3B to May 24.  GST ITC Fraud: Delhi HC holds Debiting through Electronic ITC Ledger is valid Deposit to Fulfill Bail Condition By M. George The single bench of Delhi High Court presided by Ms. Justice Mukta Gupta in the issue of Input Tax Credit (ITC) fraud has held that debiting through electronic ITC ledger is a valid deposit to fulfill bail condition.   95 LPA Opening General Manager Finance. Pref. from Ecommerce By Andrew F Thomas Experince: 10 - 20 years, Salary: 70,00,000 - 95,00,000 P.A., Functional Area: Strategic & Top Management  Finance Ministers faces queries from students on GST, Income Tax relief to defence personnel By Thomas T. Rucks Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday faced queries on Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Income Tax relief to Army personnel.  Coming soon, a structural revamp of GST By Sandy Mash The Union government and states will implement a proposed structural revamp of the goods and services tax (GST) in phases, keeping in mind the impact tax rate changes can have on consumption, according to two officials.   The Top Five GST Changes Budget 2022 By Andrew F Thomas The much-awaited economic event of the year, Union Budget 2022 is finally out. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has given myriad reasons to dream about a better future. The budget speech and Economic Survey 2021 reflected the country's economic revival post the strenuous waves of Covid-19. Reduced deficits, improved foreign exchange reserves, impressive GDP growth gave the country and its polic  CAIT urges Centre to exempt GST registration for e-commerce sales By Henry Richards The Confederation of All India Traders has urged Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to waive mandatory GST registration for selling products through e-commerce platforms. More » General   RSS Feeds  Fuel taxes: Centre s gains striking since FY16 By Orion M. One of the biggest challenges that a taxpayer faces under the faceless taxation regime is to ensure that he is given a fair hearing during the assessment process as well as during the appeals process. Similarly, with electronic centralized processing of tax returns, taxpayers have to often bear the brunt of mistakes, without having adequate opportunity of putting across their views. The other challenge often faced by taxpayers is that tax laws are framed unilaterally, without considering their views. The counter to this by the government and the Income Tax (I-T) department is that during assessment and appeals, taxpayers are given an opportunity to present their case, and that pre-budget and post-budget consultations are held with various bodies to discuss the tax provisions. Is this really effective in practice?  Tax rules for NRIs on sale of assets located in India By Moshe Pras Do non-resident Indians (NRIs) have to pay income tax in India? Yes, non-residents (both Indians and foreigners) have to pay tax in India if they earn an income through a source located in the country or if the first place of receipt of income is in India. The taxation of income from sale of assets in India will depend on the nature of the asset.  ITR filing: Know tax rules that apply to freelancers in India  Delhi Real Estate News: NDMC extends last date for property tax payment with amnesty scheme By Raul N Tiem The North Delhi Municipal Corporation has extended the last date for availing the amnesty scheme for payment of property tax with 100 per cent waiver of both interest and penalty to March 31, officials said on Tuesday.  Citizens must file THESE ITR related forms before due date Income Tax Returns By Thomas T. Rucks Taxpayers and chartered accountants (CAs) have till Tuesday to submit a few forms before the deadline. 3CEB, 3CA-3CD/3CB-3CD, and 29C are the three forms.  If a senior citizen makes FD in name of his son, who will pay tax on interest? By Sandy Mash The transaction can either be treated as gift or a loan. In case you give this money as gift to him, there will not be any tax implications for you as gift received from specified relatives including parent are tax free in the hands of the recipient. The clubbing provisions will also not apply as your son is adult.  Your queries (Income Tax): Use ITR Form 2 to file tax on capital gains on sale of property By Henry Richards The long-term capital gains arising on transfer of immovable property are taxed at 20%. To ascertain the amount of capital gains, indexed cost of acquisition, improvement and expenses incurred in connection with the transfer are to be deducted from the sale proceeds. More » Corporate Law   RSS Feeds  Critical Issues of ICDS and Impact Of DHC Judgement and Correcponding Amendments to Income Tax Act by Finance Act, 2018 and Interplay between them and Reporting  How to do Audit of Proprietorship and Partnership Firm in the light of new amendment in Tax Audit under Section 44AB  SC relaxes Dress Code for Lawyers By Sandy Mash The due date for filing Income Tax Return (ITR) has been extended to November 30, 2020. Every year taxpayers are required to pay taxes on their income and income from other sources. However, paying taxes can be burdensome, which is why the government introducing ITR filing procedure.  COVID-19 crisis is an opportunity to redefine tax policy and law By Thomas T. Rucks The Covid 19 crisis is an opportunity to redefine tax policy and law. A calibrated approach to balance welfare economics with a vision to pioneer economic activity and national growth is needed.   GST & Companies Act way Forward By Thomas T. Rucks Place: East Delhi CPE Study Circle of NIRC Date: 06-04-2019 – To: 06-04-2019 CPE.Hrs.: 5  Taxmen use rare law to collect dues directly from bank accounts of evaders By M. George Revenue officials, chasing huge tax collection deficit, are moving into top gear to maximise collections by year end even if that means deducting money directly from your bank account to fill a gap of thousands of crores.  Income tax law needs to be a lot simpler By M. George Simplifying the Income Tax Act, automating tax collection and return processing and making the process user-friendly are priorities for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government, finance minister Piyush Goyal said. More » Students   RSS Feeds  Certificate Course on Public Finance & Government Accounting 9th Online Batch (Morning) By Sandy Mash The Committee on Public & Government Financial Management of ICAI is pleased to announce the 9th online batch of Certificate Course on Public Finance & Government Accounting commencing from 14th March, 2021 (on weekends only-Saturday & Sunday) as per the schedule given herein below.  1st Online Batch of Certificate Course on Derivatives from 6th February 2021 By Raul N Tiem Online Certificate Course on Derivatives The Committee on Capital Market and Investors Protection is pleased to announce its 1 stOnline batch of Certificate Course on Derivatives as per below details  Change of Examination Centre for January / February 2021. By M. George It is hereby informed that due to unavoidable circumstances, examination centre at Allahabad (Uttar Pradesh), as per details given below has been changed.  Notification for Eligibility Test (ET) for Post Qualification Course on Information Systems Audit (ISA) on Saturday the 23rd January, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 01:30 PM By Orion M. This time the Eligibility Test will be held in online mode through DLH portal of ICAI (http://learning.icai.org) for which face recognition & SSP portal login is mandatory.  Students registered under Intermediate IPC Old Syllabus can write their examinations up to May 2021 examination term: ICAI By M. George The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) announced that the Students registered under Intermediate IPC Old Syllabus can write their examinations up to May 2021 examination term.  Frequently Asked Questions w.r.t May/November 2020 Examination By Sandy Mash Whether the student who had applied for May 2020 Exams be required to fill Examination Form For November 2020 afresh.  3rd Online Batch of Certificate Course on Forex and Treasury Management from 22nd August 2020 By Andrew F Thomas The Committee on Capital Market and Investors Protection is pleased to announce its 3rd Online batch of Certificate Course on Forex and Treasury Management as per below details More » New Forms   RSS Feeds  Form 26AS tweaks make paying taxes easier and evasion harder. Here s how  Here s how you can download Form 26AS New income tax website  Check the revised instructions to fill ITR Form 3, 5, 6 and 7 Income Tax Return By Andrew F Thomas There have been several changes made by the central government in the tax structure in the previous 3 to 4 months to link the country's taxation system with other financial systems and making ITR filing easier.  TDS mismatch in Form 26AS & Form 16? Ask employer to issue new Form 16 with correct details By Thomas T. Rucks One must obtain Form 16 (TDS certificate issued by the employer) and verify the same with the Form 26AS.  Before you file your tax return, note the key changes in Form 16 By Thomas T. Rucks Part B of Form 16 has been amended seeking more details about the allowances exempt under section 10 such as HRA, LTA, etc and deductions allowed under Chapter VI-A of the Income Tax Act, 1961.  5 Things to know about Form 16 By Moshe Pras Form 16 is a certificate issued by an employer, certifying that the TDS is deducted from the salary of the employee and deposited with the government.  Form 16 will now have more details of your income and deductions By Orion M. In yet another attempt to increase transparency and minimize tax evasion, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified various changes in the formats of Form 16 and Form 24Q. The new amendments are in line with the changes in income-tax rules and new income tax return (ITR) forms recently notified by CBDT for assessment year (AY) 2019-20. More » Tally Software   RSS Feeds  How to Audit Using Tally Audit Features in TallyPrime? By M. George Audit is an important function of any business organization, it denotes that the business has True and Fair transactions during the year. TallyPrime has an inbuilt feature- Tally Audit which enables the auditor to perform an audit or track changes that affect the integrity of a transaction, such as changes made to Date, Ledger Masters and Amounts in the Voucher are reflected in the Tally Audit Listings. More » Professional Updates   RSS Feeds  One Day Train the Trainer Programme for prospective trainers for "The Audit Quality Maturity Model v 1.0."  Observations of the candidates on the question papers of CA examinations - May 2022 By Sandy Mash It is hereby informed that candidates can bring to the notice of the Examination Department, their observations, if any, on the question papers relating to Final and Intermediate Examinations being held in May 2022 by e-mail at examfeedback@icai.in or by way of a letter, sent by Speed Post, at the following address, so as to reach us latest by 5th June 2022.  Updation of UDINs at e-filing Portal By Orion M. Various instances of invalidation of UDINs at the e-filing portal of Income Tax Department are being reported by Members. In view of these, certain technological changes have been made. The Members are advised to try again to update those UDINs which have been invalidated earlier at the e-filing Portal.  Assessment Test for Diploma in International Taxation (INTT-AT) from November, 2022 onwards By Orion M. The competent authority has decided that from November, 2022 and onwards, Assessment test for Diploma in International Taxation (INTT-AT) would be case study based open book Assessment test.  Last Date Extended upto 8th May, 2022 - Registration for Online Business English Language Course from 16th May, 2022 By Sandy Mash We wish to inform you that Committee for Development of International Trade, Services & WTO in collaboration with British Council is organizing the Online weekend batches of English Business Language course covering advance business communication for ICAI members, students from 16th May, 2022 for Intermediate, Pre Intermediate and Upper Intermediate level.  Registration for Online Business English Language Course from 16th May, 2022- Last Date to apply 6th May, 2022 By Thomas T. Rucks We wish to inform you that Committee for Development of International Trade, Services & WTO in collaboration with British Council is organizing the Online weekend batches of English Business Language course covering advance business communication for ICAI members, students from 16th May, 2022 for Intermediate, Pre Intermediate and Upper Intermediate level.  Effective Date of applicability of Standard on Assurance Engagements (SAE) 3410 "Assurance Engagements on Greenhouse Gas Statements" More » From the Courts   RSS Feeds  Supreme Court invoked its power under Article 142 of Constitution to validate notices issued under section 148 as notices issued under section 148A. However the same shall be subject to amended provisions of section 149. More » Auditing   RSS Feeds  NFRA issues Draft Procedure for Submission of Audit Files By Andrew F Thomas The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) on Tuesday issued a notice of draft Procedure for Submission of Audit Files to NFRA.  Auditors barred from putting a value on companies they are auditing By Raul N Tiem An income tax tribunal has barred auditors from issuing valuation certificates to the companies they are auditing. This is set to impact several tax disputes around valuations in companies including angel tax disputes involving start-ups.  Standard on Internal Audit (SIA) 18, Related Parties By Jude Marg Standard on Internal Audit (SIA) 18, Related Parties  Standard on Internal Audit (SIA) 17, Consideration of Laws and Regulations in an Internal Audit By Raul N Tiem Standard on Internal Audit (SIA) 17, Consideration of Laws and Regulations in an Internal Audit  Standard on Internal Audit (SIA) 16, Using the Work of an Expert By Henry Richards Standard on Internal Audit (SIA) 16, Using the Work of an Expert  Standard on Internal Audit (SIA) 14, Internal Audit in an Information Technology Environment By Moshe Pras Standard on Internal Audit (SIA) 14, Internal Audit in an Information Technology Environment  Standard on Internal Audit (SIA) 13, Enterprise Risk Management By Thomas T. Rucks Standard on Internal Audit (SIA) 13, Enterprise Risk Management More » Latest Circulars   RSS Feeds  Government of India guaranteed term loan extended by SBI to the Government of Sri Lanka- Settlement in INR  Reserve Bank of India (Financial Statements Presentation and Disclosures) Directions, 2021 Reporting of reverse repos with Reserve Bank on the bank s balance sheet  Minutes of the Monetary Policy Committee Meeting, May 2 and 4, 2022 By Sandy Mash The thirty fifth meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), constituted under section 45ZB of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, was held during May 2 and 4, 2022 as an off-cycle meeting to reassess the evolving inflation-growth dynamics and the impact of the developments after its meeting of April 6-8, 2022.  Kisan Credit Card Scheme - Eligibility criteria for farmers engaged in fisheries/ aquaculture By Andrew F Thomas The beneficiaries must own or lease any fisheries related assets such as ponds, tanks, open water bodies, raceways, hatcheries, rearing units, boats, nets and such other fishing gear as the case may be and possess necessary authorisation/certification as may be applicable in respective states for fish farming and fishing related activities and for any other state specific fisheries and allied activities.  RBI Bulletin May 2022 By Jude Marg The Reserve Bank of India today released the May 2022 issue of its monthly Bulletin. The Bulletin includes Monetary Policy Statement, 2022-23, Resolution of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) - May 2 and 4, 2022, one speech, four articles and current statistics.  RBI announces decision on six applications received under Guidelines for on tap Licensing of Universal Banks and Small Finance Banks  Lending by Commercial Banks to NBFCs and Small Finance Banks (SFBs) to NBFC-MFIs, for the purpose of on-lending to priority sectors By Moshe Pras To ensure continuation of the synergies that have been developed between banks and NBFCs in delivering credit to the specified priority sectors, it has been decided to allow the above facility on an on-going basis. More » Forex   RSS Feeds  Perils of an ad hoc forex policy By Orion M. In a speech that he gave last month at the International Monetary Fund, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor,  Rupee depreciated by 17 paise to Rs 45.62 a dollar in early trade By Andrew F Thomas The rupee depreciated by 17 paise to Rs 45.62 a dollar in early trade today following weak domestic equity markets  Rupee strengthened by 7 paise against dollar By Jude Marg The rupee strengthened by 7 paise to Rs 45.35 a dollar in early trade today on weakness in the US currency against major world currencies  Rupee up by 4 paise against dollar in early trade By Orion M. The rupee strengthened by 4 paise to Rs 45.48 against the US dollar in early trade at the Interbank Foreign Exchange today  Rupee falls by 18 paise at 4-week low against dollar By M. George The rupee today fell by 18 paise to trade at a four-week low of Rs 45.54 against the US currency in early trade, weighed down by dollar's gains against the major world currencies  Rupee drops on weak shares; inflation eyed By Orion M. The Indian rupee fell on Friday tracking losses in local shares, which raised worries of foreign investors continuing to pull out funds from Asia's third-largest economy  Rupee raises 6 paise against dollar in early trade By Sandy Mash The Rupee appreciated by 6 paise to Rs 45.07 a dollar at the Interbank Foreign Exchange market today, boosted by the greenback's weakness against euro and other major currencies More » ITAT-Constitution of Benches   RSS Feeds  Income Tax Penalty u/s 271E cannot be levied in the absence of Regular Assessment: ITAT By Andrew F Thomas The Ahmedabad bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has held that the income tax penalty under section 271E of the Income Tax Act, 1961 cannot be levied in the absence of a regular assessment against the assessee.  ITAT deletes Addition u/s 68 of Income Tax Act Firm not Taxable for Capital introduced by Partner By Jude Marg The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Chennai bench has held that the Firm cannot made taxable for the capital introduced by the Partner as section 68 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 cannot be applicable.  Payment for Facebook Ads and Other Digital Advertising Companies not subject to TDS as per DTAA: ITAT  No Service Tax Leviable on Goods component of Composite Works Contract as VAT has been paid: CESTAT By Orion M. The Chennai Bench of Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) held that no Service Tax is leviable on goods component of composite works contract as VAT has been paid.  ITAT deletes Addition on Account of Investment made from Undisclosed Sources as all Transactions were made through Banking Channels By Jude Marg The Chandigarh Bench of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) deleted the addition on account of investment made from undisclosed sources as all transactions were made through banking channels.  Relief to Honda: ITAT directs AO to delete Addition on account of Capitalisation of Royalty Expenses by Holding it to be Revenue in Nature By Raul N Tiem In a major relief to Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd, the Delhi Bench of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) directed the AO to delete Addition on account of capitalisation of royalty expenses by holding it to be revenue in nature.  Minimising tax liabilities by lawful means not illegal, says ITAT More » Finance Bills   RSS Feeds  The Companies (Removal Of Difficulties) Seventh Order - dated 4th Sept 2014 New By M. George Whereas the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013) (hereinafter referred to as the said Act) received the assent of the President on the 29th August, 2013 and section 143 of the Act,  Finance & Commerce Ministry to discuss draft BIPA model tomorrow By Orion M. Officials of the finance and the commerce and industry ministries are scheduled to discuss the issues related to the draft text of the Bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (BIPA) tomorrow.  Union Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley said that the revenue targets fixed for Direct Taxes for the current Financial Year 2014-15 would not only be achieved but would also be surpassed By Orion M. The Union Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley hoped that the revenue targets fixed for Direct Taxes for the current Financial Year 2014-15 would not only be achieved but would also be surpassed.  Finance ministry may pitch for higher tax exemption on health insurance By Thomas T. Rucks The finance ministry is likely to pitch for a substantial increase in the income-tax exemption limit for health insurance as part of its plan to deepen insurance coverage. The ministry is examining a proposal that seeks to double the limit to 30,000 from 15,000.  Finance minister reviews annual performance of public sector banks and financial institutions for 2013-14; calls for tougher action against wilful defaulters; highest ever more than 10,000 new branches opened during 2013-14 By Jude Marg The Union Finance Minister Shri P. Chidambaram said that the last Financial Year 2013-14 was a difficult year even though there was positive movement towards greater stability.  India Infrastructure Finance Company to raise Rs 7,000 crore through tax-free bonds By M. George State-owned India Infrastructure Finance Company (IIFCL) plans to raise Rs 7,000 crore via a public issue of tax-free bonds in October, according to a senior company official  Finance Ministry hopes RBI focusses on promoting growth in policy tomorrow By Moshe Pras Ahead of tomorrow's monetary policy review, the Finance Ministry has expressed the hope that Reserve Bank will focus on promoting growth. More » Placements & Empanelment   RSS Feeds  70 Cr LPA Opening Associate Director Indirect taxes By Moshe Pras Experince: 10 - 17 years, Salary: 55,00,000 - 70,00,000 P.A., Functional Area: Finance & Accounting  1 Cr LPA Opening Associate Director FP&A-Hyderabad / Bangalore By Thomas T. Rucks Experince: 10 - 15 years, Salary: 1 Cr and above P.A., Functional Area: Finance & Accounting  1 Cr LPA Opening Lead Category Finance (general Manager) By Andrew F Thomas Experince: 12 - 18 years, Salary: 35,00,000 - 1 Cr and above P.A., Functional Area: Finance & Accounting  85 LPA Opening Head Internal Control, Risk, Forensic, Fraud & Compliance Management By Orion M. Experince: 12 - 20 years, Salary: 70,00,000 - 85,00,000 P.A., Functional Area: Finance & Accounting  95 LPA Opening Sr. Vice President-Accounts & Finance CA*( Manufacturing Industry) By M. George Experince: 10 - 15 years, Salary: 60,00,000 - 95,00,000 P.A.,Functional Area: Finance & Accounting  60 LPA Opening Senior Director FP&A By Sandy Mash Experince: 10 - 15 years, Salary: 50,00,000 - 60,00,000 P.A., Functional Area: Finance & Accounting  60 LPA Opening Head Finance & Accounts For a leading Fintech in Mumbai By Jude Marg Experince: 8 - 13 years, Salary: 35,00,000 - 60,00,000 P.A., Functional Area: Finance & Accounting More » Markets   RSS Feeds  Market Top Losers 17/05/2022 By Thomas T. Rucks Market Top Losers 17/05/2022  Market Top Gainers 17/05/2022 By M. George Market Top Gainers 17/05/2022  Top Ranked Mutual Funds 17/05/2022 By Sandy Mash Top Ranked Mutual Funds 17/05/2022   Exim Bank's Government of India supported additional Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 190 million to the SBM (Mauritius) Infrastructure Development Company Ltd By Moshe Pras Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated January 06, 2022 with the SBM (Mauritius) Infrastructure Development Company Ltd (SBMIDCL), for making available to the latter, Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 190 million (USD One Hundred and Ninety Million Only) for the purpose of financing its participation through Redeemable Preference Shares in public sector entities for implementing the ongoing Metro Express Project and other infrastructure projects in Mauritius. The Credit facility is an additional tranche to the existing Credit of USD 500 million (USD Five Hundred Million) which has been extended to SBMIDCL on the terms and conditions contained in the Dollar Credit Line Agreement dated May 27, 2017.  Market Top Losers 10/05/2022 By Thomas T. Rucks Market Top Losers 10/05/2022  Market Top Gainers 10/05/2022 By M. George Market Top Gainers 10/05/2022  Top Ranked Mutual Funds 10/05/2022 By Sandy Mash Top Ranked Mutual Funds 10/05/2022 More » Direct Tax   RSS Feeds  Income Tax Alert! Not filed ITR? Get Ready To Pay Higher TDS in FY 2022-23 By Henry Richards Not filing Income Tax Return (ITR) before the due date is going to be costly for some taxpayers!  Missed ITR filing for FY 2020-21? You may be liable for higher TDS in current FY 2022-23 By Jude Marg There is bad news for those who missed filing last year's income tax return (ITR). If you have missed filing ITR for financial year 2020-21 (assessment year 2021-22), then higher TDS will be applicable on certain incomes you will earn during the current financial year 2022-23.  CBDT lays out guidelines for manual scrutiny of income tax returns By M. George Income-tax (I-T) authorities will manually select those tax returns (ITR) for complete scrutiny where reassessment notices have been issued pursuant to search or survey action carried out on or after April 1, 2021.  CBDT issues Guidelines for Compulsory Selection of Income Tax Returns By Sandy Mash The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued guidelines for the compulsory selection of income tax returns for scrutiny for the assessment year 2022-23.  Deposited more than 50 lakhs to saving accounts this financial year? You must file ITR By Andrew F Thomas If you are making deposits aggregating more than 50 lakhs in one or more savings bank accounts in a financial year, you are required to mandatory file your returns.  Net direct tax collection reaches highest-ever figure in FY 22 By Andrew F Thomas The net direct tax collections (income tax and corporate tax) reached an all time high of Rs 14.09 lakh crore in financial year 2021-22 against Rs 9.45 lakh crore collections in FY 2020-21, CBDT Chairman J.B. Mohapatra said on Tuesday.   Here s how to check your refund status online Income Tax Refund By Thomas T. Rucks A person is eligible for a tax refund if they have made an excess payment of income tax in comparison to their tax burden for a particular year. The Income Tax Department refunds the excess tax to the taxpayer following due assessment. More » Tenders   RSS Feeds  The Oriental Insurance Company Limited, New Delhi, Delhi By Sandy Mash In compliance with the Order No. DDMA.403(GR-Relief Ops)CHR/2022-23/79 dated 18th May 2022 of the Office of Deputy Commissioner, District Disaster Management Authority, Silchar directing all the Educational Institutions to remain closed for the next 48 hours due to ongoing floods, it has been decided  Tripura Forest Development & Plantation Corporation Ltd., Anandanagar, West Tripura By Moshe Pras Quotation is invited from the Chartered Accountants'Firms for conduct of lnternal Audit covering period of 2022-23 for the office of the Managing Director, Abhoynagar, Agartala (HQ) and its North (Kumarghat), South- | (Santir Bazar), South- ll (Sabroom) and Sadar (Agartala) Divisions, of Tripura Forest Development & plantation Corporation Limited (Five Units)   National Textile Corporation Limited, New Delhi, Delhi By Henry Richards National Textile Corporation Limited intends to appoint Chartered Accountant/Cost Accountant firm as Internal Auditors for undertaking the Internal Audit work of our 23 Mills and 2 Regional Offices i.e. WRO and SRO across India and one Central Internal Auditor for the FY 2021-22 and FY 2022-23.  Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Limited, Mumbai, Maharashtra  Haryana Forest Development Corporation Limited, Panchkula, Haryana By Moshe Pras The tender document and e-service charges of Rs. 2360/- (Rs. 1180/- cost of tender document + Rs. 1180/- e-service charges) and Earnest Money of Rs. 50,000/- (Rs. Fifty Thousand Only)- Refundable are to be paid online through portal https://etenders.hry.nic.in & the tender documents are available on the website www.hfdc.gov.in from 11.04.2022. Last date for submission of e-Tender is 26.04.2022.  Department of Trade and Taxes, New Delhi, Delhi By Thomas T. Rucks On behalf of the Government of NCT of Delhi, Department of Trade and Taxes (DoT&T), invites eTender for engaging 2(two)Chartered Accountancy Firms for engaging 20 Chartered Accountants.  Airport Authority of India, New Delhi, Delhi More » Transfer Pricing   RSS Feeds  I T department keeps tolerance range for transfer pricing unchanged By Moshe Pras In a disappointment to businesses reeling from the Covid impact, the income tax department has kept the tolerance range for transfer pricing unchanged for 2019 20.  India retains transfer pricing tolerance range for 2019 20  PCIT rightly directed the Bank of India s case to Transfer Pricing Officer for determining ALP ITAT  Key Highlights Of The 2nd Edition Of KSA Transfer Pricing Guidelines By Henry Richards General Authority of Zakat and Tax (GAZT) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) released final Transfer Pricing Bylaws (TP Bylaws) in February 2019. Subsequently, in March 2019, GAZT issued the First Edition of Transfer Pricing Guidelines that provide insights and guidance and represents GAZT's views on the application of Transfer Pricing Bylaws.  ITAT deletes Penalty since Assessee applied Transfer Pricing Provisions with Good faith and Due Diligence By Raul N Tiem In a major relief to Tianjin Tianshi India Pvt. Ltd, the Delhi bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has held that the penalty under section 271(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 cannot be levied if the transfer pricing provisions under section 92C was handled by the assessee in due diligence without any mala fide intentions.  Change in transfer pricing regulations to help MNCs By Jude Marg The Union budget 2020-21 has proposed to amend the Section 92CB of the Income Tax Act that empowers the Central Board of Direct Taxes to frame safe harbour rules for determination of the arm’s length price. The government has also sought to widen the ambit of Dispute Resolution Panel (DRP).  National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited, New Delhi, Delhi By Orion M. Completed tender documents sealed in an envelope super-scribing the name of work; name and address of the Bidder, shall be submitted at NHSRCL's office at address in Para 1 above before 15.00 hrs. on 10.09.2019. More » Customs and Excise   RSS Feeds  Notification No. 26/2021 Customs Ministry Of Finance By Orion M. In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) read with section 124 of the Finance Act, 2021 (13 of 2021), the Central Government, on being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby amends the following notifications of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) specified in column (2) of the Table below, to the extent specified in the corresponding entries in column (3) of the said Table  Delhi Customs issues Covid-19 Facilitation Measures: Relaxation in Procedure for Inbonding of Cargo Import under Warehouse Bill of Entry By Moshe Pras The Delhi Customs, on Wednesday, issued relaxation in the procedure for Inbonding of Cargo import under Warehouse Bill of Entry as one of the COVID-19 facilitation measures.  Notification No. 32/2020 CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS By Raul N Tiem In exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereby makes the following amendment in the Notification of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs No.27/2020-CUSTOMS (N.T.), dated 19thMarch, 2020 with effect from 27th March, 2020, namely: -   Notification No. 07/2020 Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs By Moshe Pras ­In exercise of the powers conferred by section 168 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (12 of 2017), read with sub-rule (5) of rule 61 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017 (hereafter in this notification referred to as the said rules), the Commissioner, on the recommendations of the Council,  Notification No. 07/2020 Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs By Sandy Mash ­In exercise of the powers conferred by section 168 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (12 of 2017), read with sub-rule (5) of rule 61 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017 (hereafter in this notification referred to as the said rules), the Commissioner, on the recommendations of the Council,  Notification No. 01/2020 Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs By Raul N Tiem In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 1 of the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2019 (23 of 2019), the Central Government hereby appoints the 1st day of January, 2020, as the date on which the provisions of section 114 of the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2019 (23 of 2019) shall come into force.   Notification No.91/2019 Central Board Of Indirect Taxes And Customs By Sandy Mash In exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), and in supersession of the notification of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs No.88/2019-CUSTOMS (N.T.), dated 5th December, 2019 More » Mergers and Acquisitions   RSS Feeds  Govt may further sweeten Air India offer By Jude Marg The government may ease some of the conditions for potential bidders of Air India in a renewed effort to privatize the loss-making national carrier, which is crucial to achieving its ambitious divestment goal for this fiscal.  How India is becoming an unlikely Asian hotspot for mergers & acquisitions By Moshe Pras Thanks largely to $15 billion of investments in Jio, India accounts for more than 12% of announced deals in the Asia Pacific region so far this year.  Notification No. 05/2020-Customs (ADD) Ministry Of Finance By Andrew F Thomas Whereas, in the matter of import of `Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride Resin (CPVC)-whether or not further processed into compound' (hereinafter referred to as the subject goods), falling under heading 3904 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975  Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions March 6, 2020 By Orion M. India laid out a rescue plan for Yes Bank under which State Bank of India will take a 49% stake in the troubled lender, which is struggling with bad loans.  Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions March 2, 2020 By Moshe Pras The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 2000 GMT on Monday  Mint Investment Summit - M&A in India: Challenges and opportunities By Thomas T. Rucks Top business minds will from different companies will come together to discuss the challenges and the opportunities for mergers and acquisitions in India. The panelists, to discuss and debate the subject of M&A in India: Challenges and opportunities,  Record Year 2019: Fintech Deals, Mergers and Acquisitions Study By Thomas T. Rucks 019 was the most active year for fintech financing, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and initial public offerings (IPOs), according to a new report by Financial Technology (FT) Partners. More » Indirect Tax   RSS Feeds  Make sure to claim these tax deductions By M. George Here are four tax deductions that a taxpayer may forget while filing returns using pre-filled ITR forms: Exemption on house rent without HRA, Deduction on savings account interest, Deduction on medical bills of uninsured parents, Deduction on donations.  Investment tips for those opting for new tax regime By Henry Richards The nationwide lockdown over the COVID-19 pandemic shouldn’t ideally distract you from the fact that we are in April that also marks the beginning of the new Financial Year2020-21. In fact, you should utilise this time to plan your tax-saving measures for the current financial year.  Indirect tax dept issues notices to companies over late input credit claim under GST frame By M. George The indirect tax department has issued notices to thousands of companies that had claimed late input tax credit under GST framework and thereby asked them to reverse the transaction. These companies had claimed the input tax credit for fiscal 2018 and 2019 after missing the September deadline.  E-generated document required for indirect tax notices By Jude Marg In a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) issued by Institute of Chartered Accountants of India ( ICAI ) Unique Document Identification Number (UDIN) said that, Chartered Accountants ( CA ) are not authorised to certify Income Tax Return (ITR) as True copy.  FinMin seeks industry inputs on direct, indirect tax changes By M. George The finance ministry for the first time has sought suggestions on changes in direct and indirect tax rates from the industry. This comes at a time when a revenue shortfall and consumption slowdown are threatening to upset the government’s finances.  Govt gives businesses four months to settle indirect tax disputes By Sandy Mash Businesses can now settle their pending disputes relating to central excise duty and service tax within four months starting 1 September under the terms notified by the government on Thursday.  ITR filing becomes easy via new 'e-Filing Lite' portal - 5 things to know Income Tax Return By Raul N Tiem Income Tax Return: Income Tax department has made lives easier for the taxpayers by launching 'e-Filing Lite' portal. The portal is meant for the tax payers who find filing of income tax returns (ITR) on their own a complicated and time-taking process. More » Various Acts & Rules   RSS Feeds  Customs Tariff 2009-10 - PART-II - Chapter 98 - Project imports, Laboratory chemicals, passenger's baggage By Moshe Pras This Chapter is to be taken to apply to all goods which satisfy the conditions prescribed therein, even though they may be covered by a more specific heading elsewhere in this Schedule.  Customs Tariff 2009-10 - PART-II - Chapter 97 - Works of art, collectors' pieces and antiques By Moshe Pras Unused postage or revenue stamps, postal stationery (stamped paper) or the like of heading 4907  Customs Tariff 2009-10 - PART-II - Chapter 96 - Miscellaneous manufactured articles By Thomas T. Rucks Articles of Chapter 66 (for example, parts of umbrellas or walking-sticks);  Customs Tariff 2009-10 - PART-II - Chapter 95 - Toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof By Henry Richards Toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof  Customs Tariff 2009-10 - PART-II - Chapter 94 - Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports By Moshe Pras Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings.  Customs Tariff 2009-10 - PART-II - Chapter 93 - Arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof By Orion M. telescopic sights or other optical devices suitable for use with arms, unless mounted on a firearm or presented with the firearm on which they are designed to be mounted (Chapter 90);  Customs Tariff 2009-10 - PART-II - Chapter 92 - Musical instruments; parts and accessories of such articles By Jude Marg parts of general use, as defined in Note 2 to Section XV, of base metal (Section XV), or similar goods of plastics (Chapter 39); More » Department of Companies Affairs   RSS Feeds  Impose tax on windfall profits of pvt oil cos: CPM tells Govt  Taxes fuel petrol, diesel prices globally  Department of Economic Affairs seeks hike in spectrum fee  Rising yen gives companies the jitters  ROC Forms  ROC Circulars  ROC Notifications More » Help   RSS Feeds  Query  Suggestions  Information  Results More »