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President Gives Assent to The Income Tax Bill 2025 and The Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill 2025

22 August 2025 at 09:26

The President has given assent to the Income Tax Bill 2025 and the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill 2025, marking a major step in India's direct tax reforms aimed at simplifying compliance and strengthening tax administration.

Posted in Income Tax | 3729 Views

CBDT Notifies Key Changes to Rule 21AIA with Section 10(4D) of Income Tax Act

22 August 2025 at 09:04

CBDT notifies the Income-tax (Twenty-Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2025, revising Rule 21AIA on specified funds by omitting sub-rule (4) and redefining the term in line with Section 10(4D) of the Income Tax Act.

Posted in Income Tax | 387 Views

Centre Proposes GST Exemption on Life and Health Insurance Premiums

22 August 2025 at 08:58

The Centre has proposed exempting individual life and health insurance policies from 18% GST, a move expected to make insurance more affordable. The GST Council will take the final decision based on the GoM's report.

Posted in GST | 1611 Views

Excel Utility of ITR-7 for AY 2025-26 Released by Income Tax Department

22 August 2025 at 08:52

The Income Tax Department has released the Excel Utility of ITR-7 for Assessment Year (AY) 2025-26, enabling taxpayers falling under this category to file their income tax returns seamlessly.

Posted in Income Tax | 105 Views

ICAI Releases Updated Handbook on Inspection, Search, Seizure and Arrest under GST

22 August 2025 at 08:40

ICAI releases the revised Handbook on Inspection, Search, Seizure, and Arrest under GST (July 2025), offering detailed guidance, case laws and updated procedures to help professionals and taxpayers navigate GST enforcement and compliance.

Posted in GST | 4707 Views

GST Reform 2025: Two-Slab Structure Likely as GoM Clears Proposal

22 August 2025 at 08:35

States back Centre's GST reform; four tax slabs to be reduced to two - 5% and 18%, with 40% on sin goods. Final decision awaits GST Council.

Posted in GST | 1842 Views

CBDT Raises Exemption Limit from Rs 5 Lakh to Rs 20 Lakh for Undisclosed Foreign Assets

22 August 2025 at 08:35

CBDT has directed that prosecution under sections 49 and 50 of BMA, 2015, will not be initiated in cases where penalties under sections 42 and 43 are not attracted in respect of assets (excluding immovable property) valued up to Rs 20 lakh.

Posted in Income Tax | 32043 Views

CBDT Notifies Revised Form 10CCF for IFSC Insurance Businesses

21 August 2025 at 09:21

CBDT notifies the Income-tax (23rd Amendment) Rules, 2025, revising Form 10CCF to clarify income reporting for IFSC Insurance Offices under Section 80LA.

Posted in Income Tax | 261 Views

CBDT Seeks Industry Feedback on Crypto Tax Rules, Signals Possible New VDA Law

21 August 2025 at 09:12

CBDT has sought feedback from crypto stakeholders on India's tax regime, 1% TDS, and the need for a new VDA law. The move signals possible regulatory reforms as investors migrate offshore due to high taxes and uncertainty.

Posted in Income Tax | 1206 Views

Centre Plans Shift of Goods from 12% to 5% GST Slab, Revenue Loss Pegged at Rs 80,000 Crore

21 August 2025 at 09:07

The Centre plans to shift most goods from the 12% to 5% GST slab, impacting items like food products, mobiles, and tractors. The move may cost Rs 80,000 crore in revenue, partly offset by retaining a 40% rate on sin and luxury goods.

Posted in GST | 2040 Views