Central Board of Direct Taxes have indeed raised the exemption threshold for undisclosed foreign assets Following this legislative change, the Central Board of Direct Taxes has amended its internal instruction (dated August 18, 2025) to align prosecution thresholds with the revised penalty limits. Now, prosecution u/s 49 and 50 will not be initiated where penalties …
Section 7 Vs Section 9 IBC – Key Differences Every Creditor Must Know The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 has revolutionized the debt recovery landscape in India. Among its provisions, Section 7 (for financial creditors) and Section 9 (for operational creditors) are most frequently invoked before the National Company Law Tribunal’s. While both sections allow …
Old vs New Tax Regime: Evaluate each year before choosing. With ITR filing season around the corner, here’s the biggest question for every salaried individual. Should I opt for the Old Regime or the New Regime? After Budget 2023 & 2024, the New Regime has become the default, offering Lower slab rates Higher standard deduction …
Personal Income Tax Collection Surpasses Corporate Tax for the First Time For the first time in India’s history, personal income tax collections have surpassed corporate tax collections, marking a major structural shift in the country’s tax landscape. The development reflects a structural shift in the country’s direct tax architecture, driven by formalisation, digitisation, and stronger …
CA vs CPA: Which is Smarter Choice for Finance Professionals When it comes to building a high-growth career in accounting & finance, two qualifications often top the list: CA (Chartered Accountant – India) CPA (Certified Public Accountant – US) A side-by-side CA vs CPA comparison table (Duration, Cost, Eligibility, Recognition, Salary, Career Scope) right after …
ICAI Merger & Demerger Guidelines, 2024 (Effective 23 Jan 2025) The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has issued new guidelines governing merger and demerger of CA firms. These replace all prior Council rules, and are applicable to firms as defined in Section 2(ca) of the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949. Why New Guidelines? Gap …
Good News for Salaried Taxpayers- New Rules for Salaried Employees Finance Act, 2025 raises tax-free salary perk limits to INR 4 lakh for specified employees and INR 8 lakh for overseas medical treatment, effective April 1, 2025. The Finance Act, 2025 has brought major relief for employees by raising the income thresholds for tax-free …
The existing 12% & 28% GST rates were Scrapped, which resulted in leaving only 2 FST slab of 5% & 18% rates. The Group of Ministers on GST rate rationalisation has accepted the Centre’s proposal to reduce the current four-slab structure to two, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said on Thursday. The Group of …
What is an Updated Income Tax Return (ITR-U) ? A facility allowing taxpayers to rectify mistakes, disclose omitted income, or file returns if they missed the due date. Introduced to reduce litigation and promote voluntary compliance. Updated Income Tax Return (ITR-U) is a mechanism introduced to promote voluntary tax compliance and reduce litigation. It allows …
GST Council meetings in September and the possible GST reforms: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday chaired a high-level meeting, which included top Union ministers, secretaries and economists, to deliberate on the roadmap for next-generation reforms, one of the key announcements he had made in his August 15 address Goverment moves ahead with the two-slab …