02 Aug, 2025
Intro:Facing DSC not functioning in CA login while uploading the Tax Audit Report? You’re not alone. Many Chartered Accountants have reported this issue on the Income Tax e-filing portal. The same DSC works fine for individual login but fails under the professional login. Here’s a step-by-step guide to resolve this. Why DSC Fails for CA […]
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Dismissal of Rectification Application: When Is Hearing Mandatory? If your rectification application under Section 154 is dismissed without modifying the original assessment order, the tax authorities are not bound to grant a personal hearing, says a recent Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) decision. This principle matters for taxpayers filing rectification requests—especially when relying on procedural […]
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Income Tax Bill 2025: Why It’s in the News The Income Tax Bill 2025 is being pitched as a major reform—focused not on changing tax rates, but on simplifying the archaic language of the Income-tax Act, 1961. As per BJP MP Baijayant ‘Jay’ Panda, the Bill is almost final. Only a “few hundred words” remain […]
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Income Tax Exemption under Section 10(46) for Three Key Institutions The CBDT has granted income tax exemptions under Section 10(46) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 to three public institutions — Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi, and West Bengal Municipal Development Fund Trust (WBMDT). These exemptions […]
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The Central Government has notified August 1, 2025 as the effective date for cessation of office of the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Members of the Customs and Central Excise Settlement Commission, under Rule 7 of the Settlement Commission Rules, 2015. This marks a key administrative transition in line with the Finance Act, 2021, which had earlier […]
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ITR Filing in Jeopardy Due to Delay in Utility Update Income Tax Return (ITR) filing in jeopardy this week as the Income Tax portal utility is yet to reflect the extended due date for AY 2025–26. Despite CBDT Circular No. 06/2025 extending the ITR filing deadline to 15 September 2025, the utility still flags returns […]
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GST Officer Erred by Issuing Order Despite HC Stay: Bombay HC The Bombay High Court recently quashed a GST order that was issued despite the matter being under probe by the DGGI and stayed by the Karnataka High Court. This case is a strong reminder of how overlapping investigations and disregard of judicial restraint can […]
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Kerala GST Goes Faceless: A New Era of Tax Adjudication Kerala State GST Department is launching a faceless adjudication system starting this Friday, marking a major step toward automation, transparency, and taxpayer convenience. This new model mirrors the faceless assessment framework introduced by the Income Tax Department under Section 144B. Let’s decode what it means […]
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Trump’s 25% Tariff on Indian Imports: What Indian Exporters Must Know Focus keyphrase: Tariff on Indian imports In a move that has rattled Indian exporters, former US President Donald Trump has proposed a 25% tariff on all Indian imports if re-elected in 2025. While still a campaign promise, this sharp trade stance has triggered concerns […]
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Advocate Can’t Be Harassed Without Direct Role: High Court Focus keyphrase: advocate summon illegality A recent High Court ruling clarified that advocate summon illegality can’t be presumed. This has serious implications for tax and legal professionals facing unjustified notices or summons from investigative agencies. What Did the Court Say? The High Court: Legal Basis for […]
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