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CBDT Clarifies Disallowance of Legal Settlement Expenses under Section 37 via FAQs

25 April 2025 at 08:56

CBDT issues FAQs on Notification No. 38/2025 clarifying that expenses incurred to settle proceedings under SEBI, Competition, and Depositories laws will not qualify for tax deductions under Section 37 of the Income-tax Act from AY 2025-26 onwards.

Posted in Income Tax | 588 Views

CBIC Waives Transshipment Application Fees for Imported Goods Across All Customs Stations

25 April 2025 at 08:52

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) notifies a key amendment to the Goods Imported (Conditions of Transshipment) Regulations, 1995, eliminating fees for transshipment applications with effect from April 24, 2025.

Posted in Custom | 339 Views

GST Appellate Tribunal Procedure Rules, 2025 Notified by Finance Ministry

25 April 2025 at 08:50

The Finance Ministry has notified the GST Appellate Tribunal (Procedure) Rules, 2025, outlining comprehensive procedures for filing and hearing appeals under the CGST Act, 2017.

Posted in GST | 1920 Views

IT Department Issues Notices to Salaried Taxpayers Over 'Unrealistic' Exemption Claims in ITRs

25 April 2025 at 08:40

The Income Tax Department has issued a wave of notices to salaried taxpayers since the beginning of the financial year, flagging "unrealistic" exemption claims made in their income tax returns (ITRs), according to official sources.

Posted in Income Tax | 5802 Views

Luxury Items Over Rs 10 Lakh to Attract TCS - Key FAQs Issued

24 April 2025 at 09:07

CBDT Notifies Luxury Items for TCS - FAQs on Section 206C(1F) Update

Posted in Income Tax | 2271 Views

CBDT Rules Out Tax Relief for Penalty Settlements in SEBI, Competition Law Violations

24 April 2025 at 08:43

CBDT has issued a crucial notification clarifying that any expenditure incurred by businesses to settle proceedings related to violations under key financial and competition laws will not qualify as deductible business expenses under the IT Act, 1961.

Posted in Income Tax | 1425 Views

GST on Development Rights Faces Legal Pushback from Landowners

24 April 2025 at 08:43

Several landowners across India have approached various High Courts challenging the GST authorities' decision to impose GST on Joint Development Agreements (JDAs).

Posted in GST | 2493 Views

RBI Mandates '.bank.in' Domain for Banks by 31st October 2025

24 April 2025 at 08:42

In a strategic move to curb digital fraud and bolster cybersecurity in India's financial sector, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the operational rollout of the exclusive Internet domain '.bank.in' for all banking institutions.

Posted in Others | 141 Views

CBDT Amends Form 27EQ: TCS Now Applicable on Luxury Goods and Collectibles

23 April 2025 at 08:57

In a move aimed at expanding the tax base and ensuring better traceability of high-value transactions, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued a notification amending the Income-tax Rules, 1962.

Posted in Income Tax | 3984 Views

CBIC Amends Customs Circular to Replace 'Certificate of Origin' with 'Proof of Origin' under CAROTAR, 2020

23 April 2025 at 08:41

In a move to streamline trade procedures and align with international practices, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued Circular No. 14/2025-Customs dated April 21, 2025, amending Circular No. 38/2020-Customs.

Posted in GST | 1287 Views