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Procedure for UIN Generation under Form 121 – CBDT Notification

The Income-tax Department under the new Income Tax Act, 2025 has issued Notification No. 01/CPC (TDS)/2026 dated 28th March, 2026, specifying the procedure, formats and standards for generation and allotment… Read more »

TDS / TCS Compliances Reminder for April & May 2026

7th April 2026 – Due date for TCS payment for collections during March 2026 30th April 2026 – Due date for TDS payment for deductions during March 2026 7th May 2026 – Due… Read more »

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 FY: 2026-27

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

Different matching statuses in Form 16 / Form 16A

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Following are different matching statuses in Form 16 / Form 16A: U-Unmatched (Deductor has not deposited taxes or has furnished incorrect particulars of tax payment. Final credit will be reflected… Read more »