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New File Validation Utilities (FVUs) Version 9.4 & 2.190 released on 1st April, 2026

The Income Tax Department has released a new version of the File Validation Utility (FVU) to validate TDS / TCS returns before submission. This updated version would address the following:… Read more »

TDS / TCS Rate Chart Tax Year (FY: 2026-27)

With the new Income-tax Act (applicable from tax year 2026–27), TDS / TCS provisions are consolidated into a few sections (mainly Section 393), with rates specified through tables. Each table… Read more »

TDS / TCS Compliance Simplified: Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) & Tax Collected at Source (TCS) compliance is a crucial responsibility for all deductors and collectors. While the process is straightforward, common mistakes can lead… Read more »

TDS Under Section 194J(a) & 194J(b)

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The existing section code 194J (i.e. Fees for Professional or Technical Services) has been sub-divided now into two sections, 194J(a) and 194J(b), effective from 7th August 2020. u/s 194J(a) of… Read more »

Section 194M – Deduction of TDS by Individual and HUF from payments to contractors and professionals

Section 194M, introduced in the Budget of 2019, specifically targets individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) who were previously exempt from TDS obligations. This section mandates TDS deductions on payments… Read more »