Budget 2026 proposes no TDS on interest paid to co-operative banking societies, aligning Section 393(4) with the Income-tax Act, effective April 2026.
GSTN has merged the 'Additional Notices & Orders' tab with 'Notices and Orders' on the GST Portal, offering a single window for all GST communications and improved compliance tracking.
From FY 2026-27, consideration received on buyback of shares will be taxed as capital gains, replacing dividend taxation and introducing higher tax liability for promoters.
Schedule XI of the Income-tax Act is being rationalised to remove outdated PF provisions and align with EPF laws. Know the major changes applicable from AY 2026-27.
The government has amended the capital gains exemption on Sovereign Gold Bonds to apply only when bonds are subscribed at original issue and held till maturity. Effective from AY 2026-27.
Interest expenditure will no longer be allowed as a deduction against dividend and mutual fund income under Section 93 from April 2026.
Amendment to Section 349 of the Income-tax Act, 2025 allows registered NPOs to file belated returns from AY 2026-27, restoring relief available under the old law.
Section 536 of the Income-tax Act, 2025 is proposed to be amended to tax deductions or excluded income allowed under the repealed Income-tax Act, 1961, even without violation of conditions, from AY 2026-27.
TDS and TCS guidelines issued under section 400(2) to be made binding on tax authorities and deductors from 1 April 2026.
Penalty proposed for non-furnishing or inaccurate reporting of crypto-asset transaction statements. Rs 200 per day and Rs 50,000 penalty from April 2026.
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