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Can the Tax Department Deny Deductions Just Because You Didn't File a Revised Return? What the Madras HC Ruled on Trust Taxation
The Madras HC ruled deductions can't be denied solely for not filing a revised return, provided they're otherwise available under the law, affirming fair tax assessment over technical lapses.
19 Sept 2026 · 5 min read
Your ITR Status Says ‘Verified’—So Where’s Your Refund? The Key Overlooked Reasons for Delay in 2026
E-verified your ITR but the refund hasn’t landed? It’s not always a glitch. Here’s where most taxpayers are caught—and the step-by-step checks to unlock your refund faster.
19 Sept 2026 · 3 min read
Is Your Business Ready for These 8 Changes in Income Tax Audit Form 3CD for AY 2026-27?
Income Tax Audit Form 3CD has eight key changes for AY 2026-27: tighter MSME payment reporting, new limits for presumptive tax, omitted clauses, plus stricter disclosure of buyback receipts. Here's what matters.
19 Sept 2026 · 4 min read
Claiming Income from Commission Agency Without Proof? Why the Income Tax Department May Still Estimate Your Profits
If you claim large cash deposits are your commission income but can't back it with proof, tax authorities may not tax the full amount—but they can estimate your profit. Here’s what the ITAT Nagpur's decision means for commission agents and cash-intensive businesses.
18 Sept 2026 · 3 min read
Paying Professional or Technical Fees in FY 2026-27? Here’s What the New TDS Rules Really Mean for You
From FY 2026-27, TDS on technical and professional fees gets a complete rulebook overhaul—new rates, higher ₹50,000 threshold, and major changes for companies, individuals and professionals alike. Know where you stand.
18 Sept 2026 · 4 min read
Freelancer, Consultant or Business Owner? The Income Tax Choices That Could Save (or Cost) You
Freelancers, consultants and business owners face distinct tax rules: from choosing the right ITR form to picking the best regime or income calculation method, each decision can mean real savings — or penalties.
17 Sept 2026 · 4 min read
NRI in Singapore? How Extended India Visits Threaten—or Don't Threaten—Your Tax Exemption on Foreign Salary
Planning a long India trip as a Singapore-based NRI? Find out when your foreign salary could cross from exempt to taxable—and how to secure DTAA protection.
15 Sept 2026 · 4 min read
Received a Stipend for Postgraduate Medical Studies? Why It May Be Tax-Free — and When the Tax Department Gets It Wrong
A landmark ITAT Delhi decision protects postgraduate medical stipends from being taxed as salary—here's how the exemption under Section 10(16) really works and what students must know.
15 Sept 2026 · 4 min read
Tax Audit Filing for AY 2026-27: Why Waiting for a Due Date Extension Could Be Costly
No extension yet for the AY 2026-27 tax audit due date. Understand the consequences of delay, the real deadlines, and what Section 271B penalties mean for your business.
15 Sept 2026 · 2 min read
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