FAQs for HSNS Cess Act, 2025 and HSNS Cess Rules, 2026 Q1. Who is required to get registered under the HSNS Cess Rules? Ans. Every taxable person as per section 3 of the Health Security se National Security Cess Act, 2025 (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Act’) must …
Refusing to condone delay can result in a meritorious matter thrown out at very threshold against case being decided on merits after hearing the parties In a recent judgment, ITAT Mumbai has condoned the delay in filing appeal observing that Hon’ble Supreme Court had held that refusing to …
When prior period expenses are not admissible as deduction, following the same principle the prior period income also cannot be considered as income In a recent judgment, ITAT Ahmedabad accepted the contention that if the prior period expenses are not admissible as deduction, following the same principle the …
Supreme Court condoned delay of 972 days in filing appeal due to restructuring in Income Tax Department In a recent judgment, Hon’ble Supreme Court has quashed order of the Calcutta High Court dismissing the application of Income Tax Department for condonation of delay of 972 days in filing …
Addition can not be made relying on the valuation report of property when the stamp duty valuation is also available on record – ITAT In a recent judgment, ITAT Agra has held that addition can not be made for inadequate sale consideration of property sold merely relying on …
Wrong claim of deduction u/s 54F/54B was not a case of concealment of particulars of income or furnishing inaccurate particulars In a recent judgment, ITAT Pune has held that making a wrong claim of deduction u/s. 54F/54B was not a case of concealment of particulars of income or …
Refusing to condone delay can result in a meritorious matter thrown out at very threshold against case being decided on merits after hearing the parties In a recent judgment, ITAT Mumbai has condoned the delay in filing appeal observing that Hon’ble Supreme Court had held that refusing to …
When prior period expenses are not admissible as deduction, following the same principle the prior period income also cannot be considered as income In a recent judgment, ITAT Ahmedabad accepted the contention that if the prior period expenses are not admissible as deduction, following the same principle the …
Supreme Court condoned delay of 972 days in filing appeal due to restructuring in Income Tax Department In a recent judgment, Hon’ble Supreme Court has quashed order of the Calcutta High Court dismissing the application of Income Tax Department for condonation of delay of 972 days in filing …
FAQs for HSNS Cess Act, 2025 and HSNS Cess Rules, 2026 Q1. Who is required to get registered under the HSNS Cess Rules? Ans. Every taxable person as per section 3 of the Health Security se National Security Cess Act, 2025 (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Act’) must …
CBIC notifies GST rates and value of taxable supply for Biris, Pan Masala / tobacco products Ministry of Finance(Department of Revenue) Notification No. 19/2025- Central Tax (Rate) G.S.R. 949(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (5) of section 15 of the Central Goods and Services Tax …
GSTN Advisory & FAQs related to Electronic Credit Reversal and Re-claimed Statement and RCM Liability/ITC Statement To ensure correct and accurate reporting of reversed and reclaimed ITC and to avoid clerical mistakes, Electronic Credit Reversal and Re-claimed Statement (Reclaim Ledger) was introduced on the GST portal from August 2023 return …
MCA amends rules regarding Directors KYC and updation MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRSNOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 31st December, 2025 G.S.R. 943(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred under second proviso to sub-section (1),sub-section (4), clause (f) of sub-section (6) of section 149, sub-sections (3) and (4) of section 150, section …
Small Company threshold of paid-up capital increased to Rs. ten crores and turnover to Rs. hundred crores w.e.f. 1st December 2025. What is a small company? Answer: Before the amendment, as per section 2(85) of the Companies Act 2013, to pass the test of a small company it …
Government established ten new offices of Regional Directors MCA under LLP Act 2008/Companies Act 2013 The Central Government, in exercise of the powers under section 68A of the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 and section 396 of the Companies Act 2013 has established Regional Directors offices to discharge …
Refusing to condone delay can result in a meritorious matter thrown out at very threshold against case being decided on merits after hearing the parties In a recent judgment, ITAT Mumbai has condoned the delay in filing appeal observing that Hon’ble Supreme Court had held that refusing to …
When prior period expenses are not admissible as deduction, following the same principle the prior period income also cannot be considered as income In a recent judgment, ITAT Ahmedabad accepted the contention that if the prior period expenses are not admissible as deduction, following the same principle the …
Supreme Court condoned delay of 972 days in filing appeal due to restructuring in Income Tax Department In a recent judgment, Hon’ble Supreme Court has quashed order of the Calcutta High Court dismissing the application of Income Tax Department for condonation of delay of 972 days in filing …
Deferment of ICAI Phase IV Peer Review Mandate to 31.12.2026 The ICAI has decided that Phase IV of the Peer Review mandate which is applicable from 01.01.2026 be extended to 31.12.2026. This is not the first time, ICAI has deferred implementation of Phase IV of the Peer Review …
FAQs on key accounting implications arising from the New Labour Codes Recently, Government consolidated existing labour laws into four new Labour Codes, viz., Code on Wages, 2019, Code on Social Security, 2020, Industrial Relations Code, 2020 and Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code 2020 (New Labour Codes). …
ICAI has notified that next ISA Course Assessment Test shall be held on 7th February 2026 online through Computer ICAI has notified that the next Information Systems Audit (ISA) Course Assessment Test (3.0 Syllabus) which is open to the members of the Institute will be held on 7th …
Excel Auto 234ABC Interest Calculator for AY 2025-26 with accurate calculation as per revised provisions. Download for Corporate and Non-corporate Assessees Section 234A, 234B and 234C of the Income tax Act, 1961 deals with interest for delay in ITR Filing or Short/Non deposit of Advance tax. Interest is …
Excel Income Tax TDS Challan ITNS-281 for FY 2025-26 : AY 2026-27 with database facility Income Tax Challan ITNS 281 is used for payment of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) or Tax Collected at Source (TCS). A PDF version of the challan with instructions can be downloaded from …
Excel Income Tax Challan ITNS 280 for FY 2025-26 AY 2026-27 with database facility. Download ABCAUS Income Tax payment Challan No. ITNS 280 This excel Challan ITNS 280 for payment of Income Tax should be used for making payment of income tax on companies (corporation tax) or income …
NALCO invites RFP for empanelment of Chartered Accountant Firms for verification of Stores/Spares and movable assets. NALCO has invited Request for Proposal (RFP) for Empanelment/Appointment of Chartered Accountant / Cost Accountant Firms for Conducting Physical Verification of Stock of Stores/ Spare Parts, Raw Materials, Finished Products and Movable …
Competition Commission of India inviting applications for engagement of Young Professionals (YPs) The Competition Commission of India, New Delhi is inviting applications from eligible candidates for engagement of Young Professionals (YPs) on contract basis, to be posted at Delhi/Mumbai/Chennai. The selected YPs shall be posted in the following …
NALCO invites RFP for empanelment of chartered accountant/cost accountant firms for conducting internal audit. National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) invites Request for Proposal (RFP) for empanelment/ appointment of chartered accountant/ cost accountant firms for conducting internal audit. National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) is a Navratna CPSE under administrative …
CBIC has issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SoP) for wearing Body Cam by Custom officers responsible for Baggage Clearance According to Instruction issued in this regard, CBIC has stated that aligning with the international best practices it has been decided to prescribe Body Worn Cameras (BWC) for baggage …
Entire manufacturing process though by distinct units relevant for exemption from excise duty on account of manufacture without aid of power. In a recent judgment, Hon’ble Supreme Court has held that entire manufacturing process of conversion of grey fabrics into cotton fabrics though by distinct units is to …
Before staying CESTAT order the High Court should have framed the substantial questions of law and thereafter could have passed the stay order. In a recent judgment, Hon’ble Supreme Court has held that before staying order of CESTAT the correct course to be followed by the High Court …
Maintenance, archival and submission of Audit File to National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) – Points of compliance by the audit firms The Standards on Auditing (SAs) including the Standard on Quality Control (SQC-1) define and provide guidance as to what constitutes an audit file and its evidentiary value …
Acceptance of Audit Fee only through digital modes or banking channels from 01.04.2026 – ICAI revises Code of Ethics In a significant amendment to Code of Ethics, ICAI has mandated Chartered Accountant or CA Firms shall accept Audit Fee only through digital modes or banking channels from 01.04.2026. …
NFRA invites applications from CAs/CMA and other professionals for position of Young Professional on contract basis The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) invites applications from dynamic and motivated Chartered Accountants (CAs)/ Cost Accountants (CMA)/ MBA holders/ IT professionals for the position of Young Professional purely on contract basis, …
