In a significant move aimed at providing financial relief to senior citizens, the Group of Ministers (GoM) has put forward a proposal to exempt Goods and Services Tax (GST) on life and health insurance premiums. This decision could represent a major shift in how essential financial services are taxed, and it signals an important step toward reducing the economic burden
In a significant move towards promoting professionalism and enhancing the quality of corporate compliance, the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has announced new guidelines that will impact the role of Company Secretaries in Practice (CS). During its 312th Council Meeting, held on October 8-9, 2024, ICSI introduced a cap on the number of Annual Returns (E-form MGT-7) that
On October 17, 2024, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) unveiled its revised guidelines for the compounding of offences under the Income-tax Act, 1961. These new guidelines are a significant step forward in simplifying the tax compounding process and reducing charges, aligning with the Finance Minister’s recent budget announcement. These revised guidelines replace all previous instructions and are applicable
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has rolled out significant updates for Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) rates, which will be applicable in the financial year 2024-25 and the corresponding assessment year 2025-26. These adjustments, introduced through the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2024, bring changes across various income categories such as salary, interest from securities, winnings from lotteries, and
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has introduced crucial amendments to the Income-tax Rules with Notification No. 111/2024, issued on October 15, 2024. These changes came into effect on October 1, 2024, and are aimed at making the registration process easier for charitable institutions, trusts, and non-profit organizations seeking tax exemptions under sections 12A and 80G of the Income-tax
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) continues to shape India’s tax landscape, bringing more clarity to tax processes with the latest changes to the Income-tax (Eighth Amendment) Rules, 2024. In their Notification No. 112/2024, issued on October 15, 2024, significant modifications have been introduced to streamline tax deductions at source (TDS) and tax collection at source (TCS). These changes
GSTN Advisory: IMS Launched for Taxpayers to Streamline ITC Claims On 14th October 2024, the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) introduced a new system called the Invoice Management System (IMS). This system is designed to help taxpayers accurately claim Input Tax Credit (ITC) by matching their records with the invoices issued by their suppliers. With the launch of this
CBIC Issues Clarification on “As Is / As Is, Where Is Basis” in GST Circulars The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) recently issued a crucial clarification regarding the terminology “as is” and “as is, where is basis” as it applies to Goods and Services Tax (GST). This clarification, issued via Circular No. 236/30/2024-GST on October 11, 2024,
NFRA Imposes Rs 2 Crore Fine on Auditor, Debars CAs for Lapses in Coffee Day Enterprises Audit The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) recently imposed severe penalties on the auditors of Coffee Day Enterprises Limited (CDEL), a major player in India’s coffee business, for serious lapses during their audit of the company for the financial year 2019-2020. The NFRA’s investigation
Record E-Way Bill Surge in September Signals Festival Season Boost India’s supply chain activity surged in September, with e-way bill generation reaching an all-time high of 109 million, marking an impressive 18% growth compared to the same period last year. This growth reflects the country’s robust economic activity as businesses prepared for the festival season, which is anticipated to further
