Some of the expectations on the personal tax front from the Budget 2026 are as follows: 1. Introduction of an Optional Joint Taxation Framework for Married Couples Under the prevailing income-tax framework, India follows an individual-based system of taxation, wherein each spouse is assessed separately, irrespective of marital status or the extent to which household… Continue reading Union Budget 2026 – Pre-Budget Wish List on Personal Tax Reforms
1. What is an “Updated Return” (ITR-U)? An Updated Return (or ITR-U) is a special type of income tax return that allows a taxpayer to correct or update previously filed ITRs (original, belated, or revised) for past years, including adding omitted income, correcting errors, etc. It is provided under section 139(8A) of the Income-tax Act.… Continue reading Updated Return (ITR-U) Rules: A Comprehensive FAQs for Indian Taxpayers
An Income Tax Notice is a formal communication issued by the Income Tax Department of India to a taxpayer seeking information, clarification, compliance, or corrective action under the Income-tax Act, 1961. Receipt of a notice does not automatically imply tax evasion or wrongdoing; in many cases, it is triggered due to mismatch of data, non-filing… Continue reading Income Tax Notices in India – Meaning, Types, Reasons, and How to Respond
What Is an Updated Return (ITR-U)? An Updated Income Tax Return (ITR-U) is a special tax filing option that allows taxpayers to correct or disclose additional income for previous years even after the regular and revised return deadlines have passed. It applies when you either missed filing an ITR or need to correct the income declared… Continue reading Step-by-Step ITR-U Filing Guide: From Portal to Taxcellent Support
Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) is a mechanism through which the government collects tax at the time income is generated rather than at the time of filing returns. One important provision related to TDS Returns Filing real estate transactions is Section 194-IA of the Income Tax Act, 1961, which deals with TDS on the purchase… Continue reading TDS on Purchase of Property Under Section 194-IA: Complete Guide 2025
Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) is a system under the Income Tax Act, 1961, where tax is deducted at the time of making specified payments such as salary, interest, rent, or professional fees. After deducting TDS, it is mandatory for the deductor to TDS Returns Filing, providing details of tax deducted and deposited with the… Continue reading Step-by-Step TDS Returns Filing: Forms 24Q, 26Q, 27Q & Penalties Explained
Income Tax Return Form 4, commonly known as ITR-4 (Sugam), is a simplified income tax return form prescribed by the Income Tax Department of India. It is designed for resident individuals, Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs), and firms (other than LLPs) who opt for the presumptive taxation scheme under the Income Tax Act, 1961. Who Can… Continue reading Who Can File ITR-4 Sugam? Complete Eligibility Checklist
1. What Is Form 24Q? Form 24Q is the TDS return specifically for salary payments. Every employer who deducts TDS from employee salaries under Section 192 must file Form 24Q every quarter. It contains: Employee salary details TDS deductions PAN details Proof of tax deposited Deductions under Chapter VI-A Exemptions under Section 10 The fourth… Continue reading Essential Guide to Salary TDS Returns Filing and Form 24Q Requirements
Form 15CA and Form 15CB are compliance documents required under the Income Tax Act, 1961, for remittances sent outside India. Their primary purpose is to ensure that any payment made to a non-resident is examined for taxability before it leaves India. These forms help the Income Tax Department track foreign remittances and prevent tax evasion… Continue reading Filing of Form 15CA & Form 15CB: A Comprehensive Guide
Section 147 empowers the Income Tax Department to reassess the income of a taxpayer if the Assessing Officer (AO) believes that income chargeable to tax has escaped assessment for any previous year. When can Section 147 be invoked? The AO must have “reason to believe” that income has escaped assessment. Common reasons: Non-filing of return… Continue reading Section 147 – Income Escaping Assessment (Reassessment)
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