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The rapid shift to a digital economy in India means that heavy cash transactions can now come with a heavy cost. If you still rely on large cash payments, you could face significant tax penalties and lose out on valuable deductions. Here’s a breakdown of the key rules, limits, and penalties you need to know. … Read more
ITR Filing Alert: The Deadline is September 15, 2025! The income tax return (ITR) filing season is in full swing, and if you’re a first-time filer in India, this is especially for you. The deadline to file your ITR for the financial year 2024–25 (Assessment Year 2025–26) has been extended to September 15, 2025. Don’t … Read more
A recent tax law change is making share buybacks more expensive for investors. Effective October 1, 2024, the tax on share buybacks, previously paid by the company, will now be the responsibility of the shareholder. Key Changes and Their Impact Strategies to Reduce Your Tax Hit Since you can’t directly lower the tax on the … Read more
Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Jalandhar Zonal Office, has filed a ProsecutionComplaint (PC) on 06.08.2025 before the Hon’ble Special Court for PMLA at Mohali underPrevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, against M/s Snehal Enterprises, relatedpersons/entities, bank official and one government official involving in relation to a bankfraud case of Rs. 56.43 Crore.ED initiated investigation on … Read more
India’s Economic Outlook Amid US Tariffs The US tariffs are impacting India’s economy, leading to a projected dip in GDP and potential challenges for key industries. Economists Soumya Kanti Ghosh of the State Bank of India and Lakshmanan V. of Federal Bank have weighed in on the situation, highlighting both the risks and potential solutions. … Read more
Filing your Income Tax Return (ITR) can be confusing, but choosing the correct form is essential to avoid penalties. Making a mistake can lead to a defaulted ITR and a potential tax notice. To simplify the process, here is a breakdown of the most common ITR forms—ITR-1, ITR-2, ITR-3, and ITR-4—and who should use them. … Read more
Urgent Alert: Protect Yourself from Income Tax Refund Scams The Income Tax Department has issued a strong warning about a new wave of phishing scams targeting taxpayers. Fraudsters are sending fake emails that promise an income tax refund to trick you into giving up your personal and financial information. How the Scam Works Scammers send … Read more
How STT is Fueling India’s Options Trading Boom Nithin Kamath, co-founder of Zerodha, argues that India’s Securities Transaction Tax (STT) is the primary reason behind the massive surge in options trading. In a recent post, he stated that the tax is distorting the market by making options trading significantly cheaper than trading in the cash … Read more
The legal window for issuing Goods and Services Tax (GST) Show Cause Notices (SCNs) for Financial Years 2017-18 and 2018-19 is now completely closed. Taxpayers, CAs, and business owners can now consider these liabilities legally time-barred, with no new notices possible from the tax department. Summary of Final GST SCN Deadlines The deadlines for issuing … Read more
THE INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF INDIA[Set up by an Act of Parliament]NOTIFICATIONNew Delhi, the 21st May, 2025(Chartered Accountants)F. No. 13-CA (EXAM)/ISA/JULY/2025.— In pursuance of Regulation 204 of the Chartered AccountantsRegulations, 1988, the Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India is pleased to notify that the nextInformation Systems Audit (ISA) Course Assessment Test … Read more