Income Tax

New Thresholds for Perquisites & Medical Benefits – G.S.R. 555(E)

The Ministry of Finance recently introduced the Income-tax (Twenty Second Amendment) Rules, 2025 through Notification G.S.R. 555(E), redefining key thresholds related to perquisites and employer-provided medical benefits. For professionals and salaried employees, this update...

Cabinet Approves Blanket Ban on Online Money Games

In a landmark move, the Union Cabinet has approved legislation imposing a blanket ban on online money games. This decision has sent shockwaves across a ₹27,438 crore industry, impacting startups, unicorns, and listed companies,...

Prem Prakash Gupta v. ITO – ITAT Jaipur Ruling on Turnover Definition for Stamp Vendors 

Introduction The concept of turnover under the Income-tax Act often appears straightforward, until it is applied to agency-based businesses. For licensed stamp vendors, where sales are made on behalf of the government, the question becomes...

AI Hallucination in Court: ITAT Recalls Order Over Fake ChatGPT-Generated Case Laws in Buckeye Trust Tax Dispute

A recent tax tribunal order, hastily withdrawn after citing non-existent court judgments, has sparked concerns over the possible use of generative AI—a groundbreaking technology reshaping the world but notorious for sometimes fabricating information. In December,...

Advance Tax Payment

Advance tax may seem tricky, but knowing the basics can help you manage your money. This knowledge can also prevent surprises at the end of the financial year. In this blog, we’ll cover advance...

How Family Transfers Can Impact Your Tax Bill – Clubbing of Income

Have you ever thought that gifting an asset to a family member might save you tax? Think again! The Income Tax Department has laid down rules—known as clubbing provisions—that could bring that “gift” back...

1961 to 2025 : Tax Transformation

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the new Income Tax Bill, 2025, in Parliament on February 13, 2025. It aims to overhaul and modernize the existing framework of the 1961 Act by reducing complexity, removing...

Section 80TTB for Senior Citizens in India

For many seniors, handling money in retirement is about smart planning and enjoying their golden years. One of the most beneficial provisions in the Indian Income Tax Act for this demographic is Section 80TTB....

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