I am a newly qualified Chartered Accountant. While applying for membership, I am required to upload address proof.

I have recently shifted to a new residence, but all my government-issued IDs reflect my previous address. At present, I do not have any document that shows my current address. Updating my address in government IDs will take some time; however, I would like to apply for membership at the earliest.

please advise on how I can resolve this issue?

Dear Experts,

I am a recently qualified Chartered Accountant from the May 2025 examination. I re-joined my articleship firm as an employee in December 2025. I obtained my Certificate of Practice (COP) in February 2026. However, my employment details have not yet been updated by the auditor in the SSP portal of ICAI.

I seek clarification on the following:

1. Does “part-time COP” mean holding a COP while being employed in a corporate organization (non-CA firm) only?
2. After my employment details are updated in the SSP portal as an employee of a CA firm, will I still be considered as holding a full-time COP?
3. Can I sign reports or undertake assignments for my personal clients while continuing employment with the audit firm, irrespective of whether it is considered full-time or part-time COP?
4. Is written consent from employer firm mandatory before signing independent reports?
5. Are there any restrictions under the ICAI Code of Ethics regarding dual practice and employment under another CA?
6. Is prior permission or intimation to ICAI required before accepting personal assignments while being employed in a CA firm?
7. Is there any requirement to register a proprietary firm separately in SSP portal for intimation to ICAI before signing personal assignments?
8. if ICAI not allowed to practice my own while doing employment in CA firm, Can be sleeping partner with another CA alongwith employment in CA firm?
9. Are there any specific ICAI regulations governing the rights and restrictions of a COP holder employed in a CA firm, particularly regarding signing authority and independent practice?

Before deciding whether to continue employment with the CA firm while holding COP or to start independent practice, I would like to understand the legal and ethical position clearly.

I request the experts to kindly guide me.

Thanking you in advance.

Dear Sir,
I filed TDS return for the period Q3. But in that mismatch or not entered the short deduction certificate number. Now how to rectify that.
Can anyone help me out.

Dear Sir,

A small company was incorporated on 27-04-2024 and has received the Certificate of Incorporation. However, no further compliances under ROC, GST, or Income Tax have been completed to date. I seek clarification on the following points:

1. Since the company was incorporated towards the end of the financial year, is it sufficient to conduct only one Board Meeting instead of two for the first financial year due to the short period available?

2. The subscribed share capital has not yet been transferred to the company’s bank account. Further, Form INC-20A has not been filed and share certificates (Form SH-1) have not been issued to the shareholders. If the subscription amount is transferred now and compliance with INC-20A and SH-1 is completed, can the share capital be reported on a due basis in the balance sheet for the first and second financial years?

3. Is it mandatory to convene a Board Meeting for every Board Resolution passed during the year? Can resolutions be passed without holding a formal Board Meeting?

4. The GST registration (GSTIN) of the corporate state has been cancelled suo motu by the department. Is it possible to apply for revocation after the extended time limit has lapsed? Additionally, can GST registration be obtained for a branch state if the GSTIN of the corporate state has not yet been revoked?

Kindly guide on the above issues.

Dear Sir,

We have purchased used commercial vehicles, please clarify the how to decide the useful life of used commercial vehicles.

Thanks & Regards

Dear Experts,

Greetings

Kindly guide if I claim TDS immediately after builder has deducted or do I have to wait till end of FY to file return.

Will I get refund of total TDS deducted by the builder?

Thank you.
Sincere Regard
Micheal

We desire to shift the registered charitable trust with 12AB approval from Chennai (Tamilnadu) to Hyderabad (Telangana). What is the process to do so?

My updated return filed for AY 2023-24 becomes invalid due to reason part B ATI refund I am trying from one year to file updated return one more time but it showing error u can ineligible due to third privioso 139 8A Can we file updated return again as per budget 2026 /income tax act 2025

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am seeking your expert opinion regarding the correct GST applicability, rate, and HSN classification for one of our products.
We are dealing with a product named “Millet-Based Probiotic Drink”, which is a packaged, non-alcoholic, fermented beverage made from millets, containing live probiotics. It is marketed as a spicy digestive/probiotic health drink, with zero sugar and zero preservatives.
There is confusion regarding whether this product should be classified as:
• a non-alcoholic beverage under Chapter 22, or
• a functional / probiotic / nutraceutical product under any other appropriate heading,
and accordingly, whether the applicable GST rate should be 5%, 12%, 18% or any other rate.

We request your guidance on:
1. The most appropriate HSN code for this product,
2. The correct GST rate applicable, and
3. Any relevant notifications, circulars, or case laws supporting the classification.
Your professional clarification will help us ensure correct compliance and avoid future disputes.
Looking forward to your valuable advice.

Respected Sir/Madam,
We have only 15G/15H challans in this quarter and no other TDS payments, we have already submiitted form 15G/15H on 15th jan 2026 but while filing TDS Return it ask for challan payments which we don`t have

How to file this return

Please reply

Regards

Tribhuvan