Finance Act

Customs can ask for purchase invoices from exporters claiming DBK, Rodtep

Rule 9 of the Customs and Central Excise Duties Drawback Rules, 2017 and proviso at Para 2(1)(b) of notification no.76/2001-Cus (NT) dated 23rd September 2021 put a cap on the amount of drawback

Correct errors and omissions in income-tax return with updated return

Remember that an updated ITR can't be used to declare lower income, claim losses, or request more refund

Income tax 'raids': What is the difference between surveys and searches?

Not every income tax department operation is a 'raid'. Here is what the I-T Act says about 'surveys' and 'searches'

Apply for re-computation of income under Rule 132 to avoid tax penalty

Those with income from business or profession, who have availed deduction on cess/surcharge, must do so by March 31

Overseas firms see compliance burden increasing to get tax treaty benefits

Chartered accountants' group asks CBDT to do away with PAN requirement for filing form electronically

Experts raise several red flags around section 194R of the Income Tax Act

The section introduced in the Finance Act, 2022 to reduce evasion and widen the tax base has some conflicting provisions apart from other challenges

Transactions to paper trail: CBDT clears the air on TDS levy on cryptos

From July 1, TDS of 1 per cent will be levied on payments towards virtual digital assets or cryptocurrencies beyond Rs 10,000 in a year

New provision from Jan 1: GST officials to make surprise recovery visits

Those with an annual turnover of up to Rs 5 crore can file quarterly returns, if they choose so

Centre notifies rules to settle Vodafone retrospective tax case

Vodafone Plc is required to give a declaration to the Income-Tax Department, withdrawing all legal proceedings against the government over the levy of retrospective taxes

Mehul Choksi appeal to 5G network: Key court hearings on Wednesday

Here's a selection of court hearings scheduled for Wednesday

New ITR forms aligned with changes in Finance Act: Check details here

Presumptive taxation provisions allow companies below a threshold to not keep detailed accounts of books.

Robust kickoff to FY22 marred by anxieties over Covid resurgence

The financial year 2021-22 has started well, except that the anxieties due to the spread of coronavirus in India and abroad have increased. Hopefully, they too shall pass

Finance Act fails to address industry concerns over equalisation levy

Experts say levy will cause compliance problems for taxpayers, having come so late. Companies will have to do a lot of adjustments in their own systems while trying to comply with this newly clarified

CBDT sets a minimum fee for managers of India-based offshore funds

The Finance Act, 2015, had introduced Section 9A to encourage fund management activity from India and provide a safe harbour to onshore managements of offshore funds

Lok Sabha passes Appropriation Bill authorising govt to draw Rs 110 trn

The house passed the Bill, envisaging spending of Rs 110.4 trillion during the financial year 2020-21 after Speaker Om Birla applied 'guillotine' on demands of grants for various ministries.

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Change in inflation target must be based on solid evidence

Mismatch of perceptions leads to abuse

A recent Supreme Court ruling can lead to serious tribunal justice reform

Top business headlines: Vodafone's India crisis, retail inflation, and more

From Supreme Court striking down amended Finance Act rules for tribunals to SpiceJet second quarter loss, Business Standard brings you the top business headlines for the day

Supreme Court strikes down amended Finance Act rules for tribunals

Validity of Act as Money Bill referred to a larger Bench

FM Nirmala Sitharaman announces corporation tax rate cuts: 7 Highlights

The finance minister announced a slew of measures to boost the slowing Indian economy