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Senior Citizen Saving Scheme vs Fixed Deposits 2026

Posted by Chaitra Seetharam 01 May 2026 5340 Views

Compare SCSS vs Fixed Deposits for senior citizens in 2026: interest rates, tax benefits, liquidity, and safety. Learn which option - government-backed SCSS at 8.2% or flexible bank FDs offers better returns and suits your retirement needs.

Violation Of Rule 92 Renders Refund Rejection Void (Non-Est) - Bombay High Court

Posted by Raj Jaggi

01 May 2026 48 Views

Bombay High Court rules refund rejection without deficiency memo or hearing under Rule 92 is void ab initio. Limitation cannot override taxpayer’s substantive rights in GST refund cases.

Why Cyprus Holding Companies Are More Resilient Than Ever in 2026

Posted by Dr. Anil Gupta 01 May 2026 50 Views

Explore Cyprus' 2026 tax reforms and their impact on holding companies. Learn about the corporate tax hike to 15%, abolition of deemed dividend distribution, reduced SDC, extended loss carry-forward and continued benefits like participation exemption and tax-free dividends for non-residents plus key FDI and substance compliance insights for global investors.

Penalty-Only GST Orders? Pre-Deposit Rules under Section 112(8) Explained

Posted by CA Varun Gupta

01 May 2026 1237 Views

Understand GSTAT appeal pre-deposit rules under Sections 112(8) & 112(9) of the CGST Act. Learn calculation of admitted amount, disputed tax, penalty-only cases and automatic stay of recovery with practical examples.

Machinery Seizure & EPCG Default: Landmark Ruling by CESTAT Hyderabad Bench

Posted by Vivek Jalan 01 May 2026 37 Views

The M/s Sri Havisha Hospitality & Infrastructure Ltd vs Commissioner of Customs, Hyderabad ruling by CESTAT Hyderabad clarifies that export obligation failure under EPCG due to machinery seizure is an act of impossibility not willful default impacting penalties, confiscation, and duty computation.

ICFR Implementation: Practical Challenges in Achieving Operating Effectiveness

Posted by SHAIK ZUNAIR 30 April 2026 115 Views

A comprehensive analysis of Internal Financial Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) under the Companies Act, 2013. Explore key deficiencies, audit insights, ICAI guidance and practical strategies to strengthen control design and effectiveness.

New Tax Rules With Major Banking Updates: You Must Know These Changes in May 2026

Posted by Poojitha Raam Vinay

30 April 2026 1958 Views

New tax rules from April 2026 bring major updates in financial activities. If you have missed it in April, you must know these updates in May 2026 to stay compliant and avoid tax issues.

University Affiliation Under GST: Not A Supply, But A Statutory Function

Posted by Raj Jaggi

30 April 2026 66 Views

Explore how the University of Mumbai v. Union of India & Others ruling redefines GST boundaries, holding that statutory, non-commercial functions like university affiliation cannot be taxed without a valid taxable event, reinforcing constitutional limits under Article 265.

Fractional Ownership Platforms (FOPs) and GST Products, Services, or Neither? A Critical Examination

Posted by Mohit Jain 30 April 2026 93 Views

India's fractional ownership boom meets GST uncertainty - This article unpacks SM REIT taxation across each transaction layer, highlighting key risks, ITC reversal traps and unresolved legal grey areas demanding urgent CBIC clarity.

Why TDS Compliance Has an Auditability Problem And Why Nobody Is Talking About It

Posted by Shobhit Jain 30 April 2026 1789 Views

A Section 201 notice can expose gaps in your TDS compliance - ERPs record outcomes, not decisions. Discover why reconstructing "why" behind deductions is costly, and how capturing decision logic at payment time makes compliance provable, audit-ready and notice-proof.