Amendments proposed in provisions of Block assessment for search and requisition cases under Chapter XIV-BVide Finance (No. 2) Act, 2024, the concept of block assessment was introduced by amending provisions of Chapter XIV-B
Reduction in compliance burden by omission of TCS on sale of specified goods Sub-section (1H) of section 206C of the Act,
In a decisive move to simplify tax compliance and boost the ease of doing business, the government has announced sweeping amendments to the Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) provisions.
Rationalisation of taxation of capital gains on transfer of capital assets by non-residents
Extension of timeline for tax benefits to start-ups The existing provisions of Section 80-IAC of the Act, inter alia, provide for a deduction of an amount equal to hundred percent of the profits and gains
Amendment of Definition of 'Capital Asset'Section 2(14) of the Act defines the term "capital asset" to include property of any kind held by an assessee, whether or not connected with his business or profession, but does not include any stock in-trade
Bringing clarity in income on redemption of Unit Linked Insurance Policy Clause (10D) of section 10 provides for income-tax exemption on the sum received under a life insurance policy, including bonus on such policy.
Harmonisation of Significant Economic Presence applicability with Business Connection Section 9 of the Act provides for income which shall be deemed to accrue or arise in India.
Rationalisation in taxation of Business trustsFinance (No.2) Act, 2014 introduced a special taxation regime for Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) and Infrastructure Investment Trust (InVIT) [commonly referred to as business trusts].
The Finance Bill, 2025, introduces a comprehensive overhaul of India's indirect tax framework, with significant amendments across Customs, Central Excise, and Goods and Services Tax (GST) laws.