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Smoke And Screens: How Finance Bill 2026 Recalibrates NCCD On Tobacco And STT On Derivatives

Raj Jaggi 10 February 2026 at 09:21

Clauses 142 and 143 of the Finance Bill, 2026 show how "miscellaneous" amendments rationalising tobacco duty and recalibrating STT, quietly shape fiscal policy, market behaviour and regulatory clarity.

Expenditure on educational seminars by 'Charitable Institutions' related to the main object cannot be disallowed

Vivek Jalan 10 February 2026 at 06:50

Chintan Shivirs serve as platforms for knowledge exchange through seminars and conferences. Learn how such educational activities align with Section 11 tax exemptions, key Supreme Court rulings and the limits on commercial receipts.

Breaking the Mold: Exciting Career Paths for CAs Beyond the Audit Room

OneShotCA 10 February 2026 at 06:50

Think CA careers are limited to audit and tax? Think again. Explore high-growth career paths for Chartered Accountants from investment banking and fintech to consulting, wealth management and entrepreneurship.

Section 144C Time-Limit Finally Clarified: No More Litigation on Draft vs Final Assessment Deadlines

Poojitha Raam Vinay 09 February 2026 at 16:39

Finance Bill 2026 clarifies Section 144C time limits with retrospective amendments, settling the draft vs final assessment order controversy, DRP timelines, and applicability of Sections 153 & 153B.

TDS Rate Chart For Tax Year 2026-27: With Revised Section Codes in Challans

Mitali 09 February 2026 at 13:35

Income Tax from 1 April 2026 simplifies TDS/TCS by consolidating sections 392-402. Check updated section codes, TDS rates, thresholds & compliance rules for AY 2026-27.

Finance Bill 2026: Relief For Builders, Clarity For Homeowners And Expansion Of PAN Reporting Framework

Raj Jaggi 09 February 2026 at 10:18

A detailed analysis of Finance Bill 2026 amendments explaining how continuity, clarity, and calibrated reforms under the Income-tax Act, 2025 strengthen taxpayer trust, compliance, and administrative stability in India’s evolving tax framework.

Empowering Progress: The Unsung Role of Accounting in the Power Sector

Sanket 09 February 2026 at 06:53

Accounting is the silent backbone of the power sector, ensuring financial integrity, compliance, fund management, and smooth operations from generation to distribution.

Payment for Background screening and Investigation Services is neither Fees for Technical Services (FTS) nor Royalty

Vivek Jalan 09 February 2026 at 06:52

ITAT Delhi rules that payments for background screening services are neither royalty nor FTS, as they do not involve the use of copyright or 'make available' technical knowledge.

Discounts and Incentives are not Unexplainable Cash Credits

Vivek Jalan 09 February 2026 at 06:52

ITAT Chennai holds that discounts and incentives credited in books and linked to business activity cannot be treated as unexplained cash credits under Section 68 or taxed under Section 115BBE.

Revised Return Due Date Extension

Chaitra Seetharam 07 February 2026 at 11:41

Income-tax Act proposes more time to revise returns, balancing flexibility with accountability. By extending the deadline, the law aims to improve voluntary compliance without reopening completed assessments.