In a significant move aimed at ensuring fair compensation for workers across various industries, the Government of Maharashtra has recently announced revisions to the minimum wage rates. These Revisions, effective from 30th August 2024, apply to several key industries, including the film production sector, paper and cardboard manufacturing, and the manufacturing of silver articles,...
Presenting “Compliance Handbook” F.Y. 2024-25 A.Y. 2025-26!
This booklet aims to provide practical aid to the compliance challenges faced by professionals in practice and industry and summarizes all important provisions of various laws by using different charts, schedules, tables, and useful notes.
Features:
Income Tax
Companies Act
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
Service Tax
Excise...
Navigating the complexities of tax deduction at source (TDS) regulations can be challenging for autonomous bodies and their employees. The recent case involving an autonomous body (EPFO) highlights significant considerations for similar organizations. This blog post explores the implications of the decision, emphasizing the necessity of a cautious approach before applying the ratio of this...
Introduction:
In the bustling city of Mumbai, India, resides Priya, a middle-class working professional. She finds herself grappling with a challenging decision: whether to opt for the New Tax Regime introduced by the Government or stick with the familiar Old Regime. This decision holds immense significance for Priya and millions of other Indian taxpayers, impacting their financial stability...
Background: Utilization Trends of the New Tax Regime
The dual objectives outlined in the budget speech for the new tax regime are recognized, yet there is a noticeable reluctance to fully embrace it. This hesitation seems to originate from the elimination of numerous exemptions and deductions linked to choosing the new regime. Considering that Indian society tends to prioritize saving for...
No change in the applicability:
The CBDT has not amended R12 of the Income-tax Rules, 1962, which outlines the criteria for the applicability of ITRs to different classes of taxpayers and method of furnishing returns and the same can be summarized as below for the AY 2023-24:
Nature of income
ITR 1
ITR 2
ITR 3
ITR 4
Salary Income
Income from salary/pension (for ordinarily resident...
Applicability of ITR forms – not changed:
Specific Income Tax Return (ITR) forms are applicable to specific source of income relating to specified assesee. The CBDT did not changed such applicability. Thus, the applicability of ITR forms to different taxpayers remains unchanged in the new versions of ITR forms. Thus, the source of income and taxpayers on which different ITR forms are...
Presenting the upcoming TDS Rate Chart for AY 2025–26, FY 2024–25!
This TDS Rate Chart will help you understand the applicable TDS rate and provide a quick reference guide for Employers, Deductors and many more!
To view the entire TDS rate chart, click the link below:
TDS Rate Chart: Assessment Year: 2025-2026 Financial Year: 2024-2025 👈 DOWNLOAD
Software Solutions Available on:
TDS |...
The Finance Department of Maharashtra recently issued the Maharashtra State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments (Amendment) Rules, 2024, signaling significant changes. Among these amendments, Rule 32, which previously detailed criteria for exemption under section 27A for individuals with permanent physical disabilities and mental retardation, has been deleted.
This rule...
1. Introduction of the Case:
The court order identifies the case as a Special Civil Application No. 16484 of 2022, titled Gopal Bhai Naranbhai Vaghela versus Union of India & Anr., before the High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad.
2. Appearance of Parties:
The appearance section lists the legal representatives for each party:
Mr. Ramnandan Singh for the petitioner.
Mr. Pathik M. Acharya...