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7 Additional Information and Details required in ITR-1 and ITR-4 for A.Y. 2025–26 especially for Taxpayers in Old Regime The Income Tax Department has released the updated ITR-1 and ITR-4 forms for Assessment Year 2025–26, and taxpayers under the Old Tax Regime need to be aware of several significant changes. These revisions aim to bring more transparency and accountability in the reporting of exemptions and deductions. 1. Enhanced Disclosure for House Rent Allowance (HRA) Taxpayers claiming HRA exemption must now provide comprehensive details, including: •Place of Work •Actual HRA Received •Actual Rent Paid •Basic Salary and Dearness Allowance •50% or 40% of Basic Salary, depending on whether the city is metro or non-metro This change ensures precise calculation of HRA exemption under Section 10(13A). 2. Section 80C Deduction: Additional Documentation Required To claim deductions under Section 80C, such as PPF contributions and insurance premiums, the following information must be disclosed: •Document or Receipt Number •PPF Account Number •Insurance Policy Number 3. Section 80D: Health Insurance Details Taxpayers claiming deductions under Section 80D for medical/health insurance must now provide: •Name of the Insurance Company •Policy or Document Number 4. Section 80E: Education Loan Interest For deductions on interest paid on education loans under Section 80E, the following details are now mandatory: •Name of the Lender •Bank Name •Loan Account Number •Date of Loan Sanction •Total Loan Amount •Loan Outstanding as on 31st March 5. Section 80EE / 80EEA: Interest on Home Loan Similar disclosures are required for interest deductions under Section 80EE or 80EEA for residential house property: •Name of the Lender •Bank Name •Loan Account Number •Date of Loan Sanction •Total Loan Amount •Loan Outstanding as on 31st March 6. Section 80EEB: Electric Vehicle Loan Interest For interest paid on loans taken for the purchase of electric vehicles under Section 80EEB, taxpayers must provide: •Name of the Lender •Bank Name •Loan Account Number •Date of Loan Sanction •Total Loan Amount •Loan Outstanding as on 31st March 7. Section 80DDB: Treatment of Specified Diseases Taxpayers claiming deductions under Section 80DDB for medical treatment of specified diseases are now required to mention the: •Name of the Specified Disease

🚨 The Income Tax Act, 1961, is HISTORY! 🚨 After 60+ years, India's tax laws are getting a massive transformation! The Income Tax Bill 2025 brings clarity, simplifies compliance, and encourages digital adoption. Here’s what you MUST know: ✅ 1️⃣ No More AY & PY Confusion! – Say hello to "Tax Year" instead of the complicated Assessment Year & Previous Year system! ✅ 2️⃣ Higher Limits for Businesses & Professionals 📈 44AD (Business): ₹2 Cr ➡ ₹3 Cr 📈 44ADA (Professionals): ₹50 Lakh ➡ ₹75 Lakh ✅ 3️⃣ Housing Loan & Rental Income Updates 🏡 Interest on Housing Loan – Can only be set off against rental income 🏡 Self-Occupied Property – No deduction for housing loan interest 🏡 Loss from Rental Property – Can be adjusted against other rental income but not carried forward ✅ 4️⃣ Exemptions & Allowances Tweaked 💼 HRA (House Rent Allowance) – No exemption allowed! ✈️ Travel & Daily Allowance – Still allowed for official tours/trips 📉 Standard Deduction: ₹75,000 🏦 Employer Contributions (Deduction Eligibility) – 🔹 NPS: Up to 14% of basic salary 🔹 EPF: Up to 12% of basic salary ✅ 5️⃣ Tax Filing Due Dates Extended 🗓️ Tax Audit Filing: Sept 30 ➡ Oct 31 🗓️ ITR Filing: Oct 31 ➡ Nov 30 ✅ 6️⃣ No Change in Capital Gains Tax – LTCG & STCG rates remain unchanged! ✅ 7️⃣ Digital Push for MSMEs – Businesses with up to ₹10 Cr turnover via digital transactions get audit relief! ✅ 8️⃣ CA Exclusive Audit Rights – Despite speculations, only Chartered Accountants can conduct tax audits. Relief for CAs! ✅ 9️⃣ More Sections, Less Complexity – The new law has 536 sections, 23 chapters, and 16 schedules – structured better for easier interpretation! ✅ 🔟 Fewer Pages, More Clarity – From 823 pages (old Act) ➡ 622 pages (new Bill). More concise, yet comprehensive! 💬 Are these changes truly simplifying taxation, or just a rework? Let's discuss! Share your thoughts below! ⬇️ For more insights, follow Pushti Shah #IncomeTaxBill2025 #Finance #Taxation #NewTaxRegime #CharteredAccountants #TaxUpdates

Last week, the Income-tax Act, 1961 was replaced by the Income-tax Act, 2025, and if you are a salaried employee, your payslip story has changed from two sides at once: tax rules and labour rules. Here are the 4 updates that you should be aware of. [1] Form 16 is now Form 130 From 1 April 2026, salary paid on or after that date is governed by the new Act, and the old Form 16 has been replaced by Form 130. The purpose is the same, but the format is more detailed, with a clearer breakup of salary, exemptions, deductions, taxable income, tax payable, and TDS or TCS details. [2] A few salary exemptions just became a lot more useful The 50% HRA exemption list is no longer limited to Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, and Chennai. It now also includes Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad, and Bengaluru. Children’s education allowance is now ₹3,000 per child per month, hostel allowance is ₹9,000, employer-paid meal vouchers can be tax-free up to ₹200 per meal, and employer gifts can be tax-free up to ₹15,000 a year within the prescribed limits. [3] Zero tax up to ₹12 lakh is now applicable, but only in the default new regime For resident individuals taxed under section 115BAC(1A), section 87A now allows a rebate up to ₹60,000. In practice, that can reduce tax to nil up to ₹12 lakh of total income. That does not mean everyone suddenly pays zero, because your regime, deductions, and salary structure still matter. [4] The two most viral “salary-slip changes” are not from the Income-tax Act The 50% wage or basic-pay rule and the two-working-day full-and-final settlement rule come from the labour codes. They can absolutely affect take-home pay, PF, gratuity, and exit payouts, but they are labour reforms, not income-tax reforms. Big takeaway: Your payslip has not changed because of one law alone. Tax rules changed how salary gets reported and what exemptions look like. Labour rules changed how salary gets structured and how exit payouts are handled. Better to educate yourself about these changes and do your own research.

⚠️🇦🇺📊 Quantum Mechanics – ATO Draft PCG 2025/D2 on Capital Structure First take on yesterday’s PCG from the ATO: 💵 This PCG is about determining the arm’s length quantum of related party debt into AU. 🔙 Debt quantum became relevant when the AU thin cap rules changed from FY24. Previously TP only adjusted the interest rate to arm's length on the same debt amount – but no more. 🕵️♀️ Although a PCG is only an ATO risk assessment framework (not law or regulation), taxpayers will have to disclose their PCG risk rating in their tax return and the ATO will scrutinise the disclosures accordingly with reviews / audits. 🚦The PCG has 3 bad examples and 2 good examples. If you're in a bad example you're in the red zone. Neither good nor bad means blue zone. 📋 The ATO will be focussed on the many factors relevant to determining capital structure which are listed in the PCG – funding requirements, group policies and practices, shareholder returns, cost of funds, covenants, explicit guarantees, security, serviceability, leverage and options realistically available. The 3 high risk examples: 💰 Using related party inbound borrowing despite having significant cash reserves (i.e. an unnecessary loan). 🤝 A related party guarantee to justify a larger related party loan (not sure who has this kind of two-fold intra-group lending / guarantee structure, and the guarantee would decrease the interest rate on the debt so Chevron has come full circle now). 🔀 Lending via AU at a loss to use up spare capacity under the fixed ratio test. The ATO's list of expected evidence is pretty extensive and will absolutely inform information requests for taxpayers (and already does). Consultation is open until 30 June. #taxlaw #internationaltax #transferpricing #financing #taxlitigation

Thinking about starting an LLC? Here’s a quick guide—and why it matters. When I transitioned out of the military and launched S2 - Stalker Solutions LLC., I wanted to build something lasting—something that could scale, employ Veterans, and support national security. But first, I had to get the foundation right. That began with forming an LLC. If you're thinking of doing the same, here are a few key things to know: What is an LLC? A Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a flexible business structure that protects your personal assets while offering several options for how you pay taxes. It’s popular with startups, small businesses, and independent contractors because of its simplicity and adaptability. LLC Tax Classifications—Choose What Works Best for You: When you form an LLC, the IRS doesn’t assign a unique tax category. Instead, you choose how you want the IRS to treat your business for tax purposes: Sole Proprietorship (Default for single-member LLCs) Income is taxed once—on your personal tax return. Simple to file, but you pay self-employment tax on all profits. Partnership (Default for multi-member LLCs) Income passes through to members and is taxed at individual rates. Requires a partnership return and K-1 forms for each member. S-Corporation (S-Corp) Election You can elect for your LLC to be taxed as an S-Corp using IRS Form 2553. You pay yourself a reasonable salary (subject to employment tax) and can take remaining profits as distributions (not subject to self-employment tax). Great for businesses that generate consistent income and want to reduce tax liability. C-Corporation (C-Corp) Election Less common for LLCs, but possible using IRS Form 8832. Profits are taxed at the corporate level, and again when distributed to owners (double taxation). May be beneficial for businesses seeking venture capital or planning to reinvest profits. Benefits of an LLC: Liability Protection – Separates personal assets from business debts or lawsuits. Tax Flexibility – Choose how you're taxed based on your goals. Simplicity – Fewer administrative requirements than corporations. Credibility – Looks professional and opens doors with banks, partners, and clients. Ownership Flexibility – No limit on number or type of members. But I didn’t figure this all out on my own. Special thanks to the Veterans who helped me along the way: David Saroli, my American Corporate Partners (ACP) mentor Greg Smith, teammate from National Defense University Audie Cooper, CEO of JCTM Their guidance helped me take the right steps to build something real. Veterans—there’s more out there than going back to work for someone else. You’ve got options. Whether it’s entrepreneurship, contracting, consulting, or starting your own business—there are resources, networks, and programs built to support you. Make the choice that’s best for you—but make sure you know the choices you have.

Big Change Alert: India's Income Tax Forms are Getting a Complete Makeover from April 2026! The Income Tax Department has notified an entirely new set of forms under the 2026 Rules, replacing the familiar ones we've used under the 1961 Act for decades. Here's what you need to know:- 📋 KEY FORM CHANGES AT A GLANCE: • Form 15G/15H → Form 121 (TDS Avoidance Declaration) • Form 16 → Form 130 (TDS Certificate for Salary) • Form 26AS → Form 168 (Annual Tax Statement / AIS) • Form 16A → Form 131 (TDS Certificate – Non Salary) • Form 24Q → Form 138 (Quarterly TDS Return – Salaries) • Form 26Q → Form 140 (Quarterly TDS Return – Non-Salary) • Form 15CA/15CB → Forms 145/146 (Foreign Remittance) • Form 3CA/3CB/3CD → Form 26 (Tax Audit Report) • Form 12BB → Form 124 (Employee Investment & HRA Declaration) • Form 10E → Form 39 (Relief for Salary Arrears – Section 89) 👉 Why does this matter? Whether you're a salaried employee, a business owner, a CA, or an NRI — almost every tax compliance touchpoint is changing. The form numbers you've memorized over the years will need to be re-learned. This isn't just a renumbering exercise. It signals a broader simplification and restructuring under India's new direct tax framework. ✅ Action Points: → Employers & HR teams: Update your payroll and declaration processes → CAs & Tax Professionals: Start familiarising your teams with the new form numbers → Individuals: Don't be caught off guard during the next filing season Change is coming. Stay ahead of it. 📩 Have questions about how these changes affect you? DM me — happy to help! 🤝 Connect with me for more such updates on taxation, finance & compliance. #IncomeTax #TaxReforms #India #Budget2026 #TDS #TaxCompliance #Finance #CA #PersonalFinance #IndianTaxation

𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦 3𝐂𝐃 𝐈𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐭 𝐔𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐞 — 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐈𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 If Form 3CD is on your desk this year, heads up — the rules just changed, and they’re not minor. Here’s what’s changed — and why it matters more than you think 1. 𝘐𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘛𝘶𝘣𝘦, 𝘐𝘗𝘓, 𝘰𝘳 𝘖𝘛𝘛? Say hello to Clause 12. If you're earning from broadcasting, telecasting, or sports rights (Sec 44BBC), your income now needs special reporting. → Even creators and sports firms are now on the radar. 2. 𝘋𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘊𝘢𝘯'𝘵 𝘜𝘴𝘦 𝘈𝘯𝘺𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 Sec 32AC, 32AD, 35AC, 35CCB — these are now history. → Don’t promise clients deductions that don’t exist. 3. 𝘚𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘢 𝘊𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘚𝘌𝘉𝘐 𝘰𝘳 𝘙𝘉𝘐? Under Clause 21, any amount paid under a legal/regulatory settlement must be disclosed. → No more hiding settlements under “legal expenses.” 4. 𝘔𝘚𝘔𝘌 𝘗𝘢𝘺𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘋𝘦𝘧𝘢𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘴 = 𝘛𝘢𝘹 𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 Delayed payments to MSMEs beyond 45 days? That interest won’t be allowed anymore. → Clause 22 just made cash flow compliance non-negotiable. 5. 𝘛𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘓𝘰𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘌𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺? 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘉𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘐𝘵 𝘙𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 Clause 31 now demands exact codes for how loans were accepted or repaid — including cash, journal, or book entries. → No more vague capital accounting. 6. 𝘉𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘉𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘴? New Clause 36B says disclose buyback price, issue price, and get Section 115QA reporting right. → Startups and investors: take note. #taxaudit #complainces

The Italian Supreme Court's recent Judgment No. 3223 (February 2025) has significant implications for multinational enterprises (MNEs), including those based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), particularly concerning intercompany financing arrangements. The court ruled that interest-free loans between related parties are subject to transfer pricing regulations, underscoring the necessity of applying the arm's-length principle even when no interest is charged. Key Takeaways: - Arm's-Length Principle Enforcement: The court emphasized that all intercompany transactions, including interest-free loans, must adhere to the arm's-length standard. This means that such loans should reflect terms that unrelated parties would agree upon under similar circumstances, typically involving an appropriate interest rate. Burden of Proof on Taxpayers: The ruling requires taxpayers to demonstrate that interest-free loans are justified by valid commercial reasons, such as the parent company's role in supporting its subsidiaries. Without such justification, tax authorities may impute an arm's length interest rate for tax purposes. Implications for UAE Businesses: The UAE's corporate tax law, effective from June 2023, incorporates transfer pricing rules aligned with the OECD guidelines. These regulations mandate that transactions between related parties, including intercompany loans, comply with the arm's-length principle. For UAE businesses providing interest-free loans to group companies, this Italian ruling serves as a critical reminder to: 1. Evaluate Intercompany Loan Terms: Ensure that the terms of intercompany loans, including interest rates, are consistent with what would be agreed upon by unrelated parties under similar conditions. 2. Document Commercial Justifications: Maintain thorough documentation explaining the commercial rationale for any deviations from standard market terms, such as providing an interest-free loan. Valid reasons might include: - Strategic Financial Support: Assisting a subsidiary in financial distress or during its startup phase to ensure its viability. - Market Penetration Efforts: Facilitating a subsidiary's entry into a new market where immediate financial burdens could hinder growth. - Group Synergy Objectives: Achieving overall group benefits that justify non-standard financing terms. Absent such justifications, UAE tax authorities may adjust the terms to reflect arm's-length conditions, potentially leading to additional tax liabilities. Conclusion: The Italian Supreme Court's decision reinforces the global emphasis on ensuring that intercompany financial transactions adhere to the arm's-length principle. UAE businesses engaged in providing interest-free loans to related entities must carefully assess and document the commercial reasons for such arrangements to remain compliant with transfer pricing regulations and mitigate potential tax risks. CA Sanjay Agarwal | CA Neha Agarwal | CA Vishal Thappa

AI can’t file your taxes -- but it can prep 90% of them Level up your tax preparation with these 10 prompts. Stop stressing about the April 15 tax due date in the US. Start here: 1. Tax Planning Calendar Create a month-by-month tax planning calendar for the current year. Include deadlines for estimated payments, contribution cutoffs (IRA, HSA), and helpful reminders for deductions. 2. Document Organizer What documents do I need to gather to prepare my taxes? Include both income (W-2, 1099) and deduction-related (mortgage interest, charitable donations) forms. 3. Freelancer Tax Prep Make a checklist of everything a freelancer should prepare before filing taxes. Include business income, deductions like home office, and quarterly payments. 4. Deduction Decoder Explain the difference between the standard deduction and itemized deductions. When does it make sense to itemize instead of taking the standard deduction? 5. Quarterly Tax Coach How do I calculate and pay estimated taxes as a self-employed person? Walk me through when payments are due and how to avoid underpayment penalties. 6. Tax Credits for Parents What tax credits are available for parents with children? Include the Child Tax Credit, Child and Dependent Care Credit, and the Earned Income Tax Credit. 7. Crypto & Taxes How do I report cryptocurrency transactions on my tax return? Explain capital gains treatment, taxable events, and how to track cost basis. 8. IRA Strategy Session Compare the tax advantages of a Traditional IRA vs a Roth IRA. When does it make sense to contribute to one over the other? 9. Filing Extension Help How do I file for a federal tax extension? Give me a step-by-step overview, including how much time it buys and what payments I still need to make. 10. Side Hustle Tax Tips What tax steps should I take if I earned side income from a gig or hobby? Help me understand how to track income, deduct expenses, and file correctly without setting up a full business. ♻️ Repost this to help your network with their tax preparation. ➕ Follow Kabir Sehgal for more like this.

Let’s be clear. This isn’t just another tax tweak. This is a full-blown shakeup of how high earners build wealth. But here’s the unfiltered version: It’s a tax overhaul that could quietly reshape how you earn, save, and invest for years. QBI Deduction: Made permanent at  20% . A win for business owners if you know how to qualify. SALT Cap: Up from $10K to $40K. But don’t celebrate too fast. If you make over $500K, it phases right back down. New Tax Brackets: Some income thresholds are moving higher. Some are compressing. Estate & Gift Tax Exemption Increased to $15 million per individual and $30 million per married couple. A significant opportunity to transfer more wealth tax-free if you plan ahead. Permanent 100% Bonus Depreciation Eligible business property acquired after January 19, 2025, qualifies for 100% immediate expensing. This is a major tax planning lever for businesses investing in equipment, improvements, or qualified assets. Clean Energy Credits Gone. The $7,500 EV credit and solar incentives vanish after 2025. Overtime & Tip Exclusions Temporary tax breaks for tips and overtime. What’s the real takeaway? The rules of the game just changed. And most people won’t realize it until they file in 2026 and see a bigger bill. If you’re serious about staying ahead, now is the time to ask: Does your current plan align with this new reality? Are you optimizing deductions before they expire or phase out? Are you using 100% bonus depreciation to reduce taxable income? Do you know how these changes impact your income stacking, estate strategy, entity structure, and investments? The difference between proactive and reactive tax planning is the difference between keeping more and overpaying again.