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TDS Defaults: Legal Remedies and Penal Consequences for Companies
Introduction Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) forms a critical component of India’s direct tax collection mechanism, designed to ensure the timely and consistent flow of revenue
Faceless Assessment Scheme in India: Constitutional Challenges
Introduction The introduction of the Faceless Assessment Scheme in India represents one of the most significant structural reforms to the country’s tax administration system
TDS on Virtual Digital Assets: Legal Framework Explained
Introduction The emergence of Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs) represents one of the most significant developments in the global financial landscape over the past decade. These assets
Gujarat High Court on Reassessment Notices: Defining Validity and Protecting Taxpayer Rights
Introduction In a significant ruling that has implications for taxpayers and the Income Tax Department alike, the High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad, in its decision on reassessmen
Unveiling the Shadow Economy: Understanding Undisclosed Sources of Income and Its Tax Implications
Introduction: Undisclosed Sources of Income in the Indian Tax System In the complex world of taxation, one of the most challenging aspects for tax authorities is dealing with undis
Section 194A: TDS on Interest Other Than ‘Interest On Securities’
Introduction The Indian Income Tax Act, of 1961, incorporates various provisions to regulate and streamline tax deductions at source (TDS). Section 194A specifically deals with TDS
Capital Gains under Income Tax Act, 1961: Understanding the Fourth Head of Income in Detail
Introduction Under the Income Tax Act, 1961, the computation of income is categorized into five heads, with Capital Gains being one of them. Capital Gains entail profits or gains d
Income Tax Assessments and Raids: Ensuring Fairness – A Detailed Examination
Introduction The fairness and impartiality of Income tax assessments and raids conducted by the Income Tax Department are essential pillars of a just tax regime. These processes, w
GST Enforcement Practices: Misuse and the Urgent Call for Reform and Fair Practice
Introduction The Goods and Services Tax (GST) was introduced to simplify the tax framework and foster ease of doing business by unifying the tax structure across India. However, th
Fairness in Tax Assessments: Encouraging Transparency in GST Regulations for Businesses – A Case Study
Introduction The case law, W.P.No.9624 of 2024, heard in the High Court of Judicature at Madras, sheds light on the complexities of taxation under the GST regime and underscores th