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Tax Audit Deadline 2026: Professional Bodies Seek Extension to 31st October

21 September 2026 at 09:23

Tax professionals seek extension of the FY 2025-26 tax audit deadline from September 30 to October 31, 2026, citing compressed timelines, reconciliation work and compliance pressure

Posted in Income Tax | 768 Views

GSTN Announces emSigner 3.3 for New DSC USB Tokens Issued From 21st September 2026

21 September 2026 at 09:23

GSTN introduces emSigner 3.3 for GST Portal users with new DSC USB tokens issued from September 21, 2026. Check system requirements and upgrade steps.

Posted in GST | 1041 Views

UPI 0.4% MDR Above Rs 2000: Grocery Shop Sign Sparks Fresh Debate

19 September 2026 at 09:43

A grocery shop payment sign has sparked debate as a 0.4% UPI MDR on eligible merchant transactions above Rs 2000 takes effect from October 15, 2026.

Posted in Taxpayers Corner | 1575 Views

India's STT Collections Rise 52.9% to Rs 40,214 Crore by 17th Sept 2026

19 September 2026 at 09:43

India's Securities Transaction Tax collections rose 52.9% to Rs 40,214 crore by September 17, 2026, reflecting a sharp increase from Rs 26,306 crore a year earlier.

Posted in Income Tax | 1689 Views

India to Monitor UPI MDR Charges to Protect Consumers from Extra Costs

19 September 2026 at 09:43

The government is set to closely monitor the implementation of Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges on certain UPI transactions, with a focus on ensuring that the additional cost does not ultimately reach consumers.The new MDR framework will apply to

Posted in Taxpayers Corner | 1674 Views

Central GST Superintendent Arrested in Bengaluru Over Alleged Rs 8 Lakh Bribe

19 September 2026 at 09:42

Bengaluru Lokayukta arrests Central GST Superintendent Mohit Pratap Singh for allegedly accepting an Rs 8 lakh bribe linked to a pending GST complaint.

Posted in GST | 177 Views

CBDT Revises Form 169 and Form 171 Under Income Tax Rules 2026

18 September 2026 at 09:18

CBDT notifies Income-tax Fourth Amendment Rules 2026, revising valuer and tax practitioner forms and extending key timelines from September 2026 to March 2027.

Posted in Income Tax | 7362 Views

Supreme Court PIL Challenges New UPI Merchant Charges Above Rs 2000

18 September 2026 at 09:07

A Supreme Court PIL challenges the proposed 0.4% MDR on specified UPI merchant payments above Rs 2000. Know the new UPI charges, exemptions and latest updates.

Posted in Income Tax | 1269 Views

MTPA Seeks Tax Audit Deadline Extension: TAR by 31st Oct, ITR by 30th Nov 2026

18 September 2026 at 09:07

MTPA seeks extension of the FY 2025-26 tax audit deadline to October 31, 2026, and ITR filing deadline to November 30, citing workload and reconciliation challenges.

Posted in Income Tax | 13851 Views