Income Tax Articles

MAT Credit - Budget Implications

Venkat Raj 17 February 2026 at 07:00

A comprehensive analysis of MAT u/s 115JB, its historical evolution, MAT credit mechanism, Budget 2026 changes, rate reduction to 14%, restrictions on credit utilisation

TAN Exemption for Property Buyers: Relief for Resident Buyers u/s 397

Poojitha Raam Vinay 16 February 2026 at 15:55

Budget 2026 proposes Section 397 to simplify property TDS compliance by removing the TAN requirement for resident buyers under Section 194-IA. Know eligibility, benefits, impact, and filing rules.

From Rigour To Reason: Decriminalisation Of Tax Offences Under The IT Act, 2025 Through Finance Bill, 2026 - Part 1

Raj Jaggi 16 February 2026 at 09:24

The Finance Bill, 2026 proposes major amendments to prosecution provisions under Sections 473-476 of the Income-tax Act, 2025, introducing graded punishment, decriminalisation measures, and proportionate sentencing to shift tax enforcement from rigid penalties to a fair, balanced compliance framework effective April 1, 2026.

Finance Bill 2026 Proposes Section 147A to Clarify Assessing Officer Jurisdiction for Notices u/s 148 & 148A

CA Varun Gupta 16 February 2026 at 08:43

Understand proposed Section 147A in Finance Bill 2026, a retrospective clarification on who qualifies as "Assessing Officer" for Sections 148 & 148A notices, addressing JAO vs NaFAC/AU jurisdiction and ensuring legal alignment.

Section 292BA in Finance Bill 2026: End of DIN-Based Assessment Challenges?

CA Varun Gupta 14 February 2026 at 06:49

Union Budget 2026 proposes Section 292BA to retrospectively validate assessment orders with DIN-quoting defects from 1 October 2019. With CBDT advising adjournments in pending cases, explore how this amendment could reshape ongoing DIN-related tax litigation.

Draft Rules May Bring The Old Regime Into Focus

Mitali 13 February 2026 at 17:39

India’s draft rules for the new Income-tax Act, 2025 (effective 1 April 2026) propose higher allowance limits, simplified compliance and relaxed thresholds bringing the old tax regime back into focus.

Changes in Income from House Property from April 2026

Chaitra Seetharam 13 February 2026 at 16:56

The Union Budget 2026 proposed targeted amendments to the rules governing Income from House Property, effective April 1, 2026, bringing the Income-tax Act, 2025..

Finance Bill 2026: Resetting The Return Calendar Under The Income Tax Act, 2025

Raj Jaggi 13 February 2026 at 06:46

Finance Bill 2026 proposes key amendments to Section 263 of the Income-tax Act, 2025, rationalising return filing due dates, extending the revised return timeline to 12 months, and clarifying updated return provisions to strengthen voluntary tax compliance from Tax Year 2026-27.

Tax Deduction Rules for Employee Contributions From April 2026

Poojitha Raam Vinay 12 February 2026 at 16:20

OverviewEffective April 1, 2026, employer compliance for employee contributions (EPF, ESI, superannuation) is simplified by allowing tax deductions if deposited..

Buy-Back Gains Now Taxed as Capital Gains

Chaitra Seetharam 12 February 2026 at 11:23

Union Budget 2026 restores capital gains taxation on share buybacks, effective April 1, 2026, abolishing the company-level buyback tax. Shareholders will now pay tax only on net capital gains based on holding period, replacing the earlier dividend-style taxation model.