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GSTR-3B Update: GST Portal Enables Flexible ITC Utilisation for IGST Payment

20 February 2026 at 09:09

GST Portal enables utilisation of CGST and SGST ITC for IGST liability in GSTR-3B from Feb 2026 after IGST credit exhaustion. Read full advisory details.

Posted in GST | 4917 Views

New Reporting Rules for Income Accumulation Under Section 342(1) Explained

20 February 2026 at 06:57

Draft Form No. 109 has been introduced to report accumulation of income under Section 342(1). Here's a detailed look at key fields, compliance requirements, and impact on non-profit organisations.

Posted in Income Tax | 2304 Views

New Tax Residency Certificate Application Format Proposed Under Section 159

20 February 2026 at 06:57

Draft Form No. 42 proposes a structured format for applying for a Tax Residency Certificate under Section 159, detailing applicant information, residency basis, and supporting documents.

Posted in Income Tax | 555 Views

GSTN Rolls Out New IMS Tab to Track Rejected Notes for GSTR-3B

20 February 2026 at 06:57

GSTN has introduced a new "Rejected Records" tab in the IMS dashboard to help taxpayers easily track rejected credit and debit notes requiring liability add-back in GSTR-3B, reducing errors and easing compliance.

Posted in GST | 813 Views

No AI Surveillance Under Section 247: Finance Ministry Clears Confusion Over New Tax Law

19 February 2026 at 09:08

Section 247 of the Income Tax Act 2025 explained: Govt says no new authority or AI monitoring powers for tax officials. Read key details!

Posted in Income Tax | 3366 Views

RBI Issues Final Directions on Unique Transaction Identifier for OTC Derivatives

19 February 2026 at 08:10

The Reserve Bank of India has issued final directions on the Unique Transaction Identifier (UTI) for OTC derivative transactions after reviewing stakeholder feedback, aiming to enhance transparency and global aggregation of market data.

Posted in Others | 123 Views

ICAI: UDIN Validation Now Based on Five Parameters Including PAN

19 February 2026 at 08:10

ICAI announces PAN as a mandatory field for UDIN generation under GST & Tax Audit. UDIN validation on CBDT e-Filing portal will now be based on five parameters from February 2026.

Posted in Income Tax | 5634 Views

Govt Rejects 'Multi-Layered Tax Burden' Claims: Finance Ministry Cites Low Tax-to-GDP Ratio

19 February 2026 at 08:09

The government has rejected claims of excessive multi-layered taxation, stating India's tax-to-GDP ratio remains among the lowest in the G20 while highlighting GST rationalisation and ongoing tax reforms aimed at simplification and compliance.

Posted in Income Tax | 1494 Views

Section 112 GST Appeals: New Guidance Issued on Online Filing Challenges

19 February 2026 at 08:09

Public Notice No. 02/2025-26 issued by the GST Appeals Commissionerate in Chennai clarifies timelines and grievance redressal for filing appeals before the GSTAT amid APL-04 portal issues under Section 112 of the CGST Act, 2017.

Posted in GST | 489 Views

ICAI Reprimands CA for Filing Unsigned Financial Statements with MCA in AOC-4

18 February 2026 at 09:15

ICAI Disciplinary Committee reprimands CA for certifying unsigned financial statements filed in Form AOC-4, holding him guilty of professional misconduct under CA Act, 1949.

Posted in Corporate Law | 1 comments | 5283 Views