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ICSI CS Results – December 2025 Session: Know Toppers & Pass Percentage

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), a statutory body under an Act of Parliament functioning under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, declared the results of the Company Secretaries Examinations for the Professional Programme (Syllabus 2022) and Executive Programme (Syllabus 2022) for the December 2025 session on 25 February 2026 at New Delhi. Website URL: https://taxguru.in/chartered-accountant/icsi-cs-results-december-2025-session-know-toppers-pass-percentage.html

Draft Form 26 Under Income-tax Rules 2026: Complete Analysis, 3CD Comparison, Audit Checklist

Here’s a detailed analytical note on Draft Form No. 26 released as part of the Draft Income-tax Rules, 2026. This form is prescribed as the audit report and statement of particulars under section 63 of the Income-tax Act, 2025. It represents a major structural and reporting shift in tax audit documentation, both in scope and depth. Website URL: https://taxguru.in/income-tax/draft-form-26-income-tax-rules-2026-complete-analysis-3cd-comparison-audit-checklist-impact-businesses.html

Analysis of Notifications and Circulars for Week Ending 1st February 2026

During the week 26 January to 1 February 2026, multiple regulatory updates were issued across Income Tax, GST, Central Excise, Customs, DGFT, SEBI, MCA, RBI, and allied laws, reflecting Budget 2026 implementation and policy fine-tuning. Website URL: https://taxguru.in/chartered-accountant/analysis-notifications-circulars-week-1st-february-2026.html

Section 68 Cannot Be Invoked Merely for Non-Appearance of Share Subscribers on Presumptions

On the share capital issue, the Tribunal held that the addition of ₹55 lakh towards share capital and premium was unsustainable where the assessee had discharged its initial onus by furnishing complete documentary evidence such as names, addresses, PANs, confirmations, audited accounts and bank statements of the subscribers. Website URL: https://taxguru.in/income-tax/share-capital-addition-fails-subscriber-non-appearance.html

Section 54 Capital Gains Tax Exemption – What Constitutes Date of Transfer?

This article forms Part II of a series on capital gains exemption under Section 54 of the Income-tax Act, 1961, and examines the judicial interpretation of the expression “date of transfer” across varied factual situations. The article adopts a question-and-answer format, supported by relevant judicial pronouncements, to address practical issues arising in determining the relevant date for claiming exemption under Section 54. Website URL: https://taxguru.in/income-tax/section-54-capital-gains-tax-exemption-constitutes-date-transfer.html#google_vignette

E-Commerce Sellers & GST: Red Flags That Trigger Notices

E-commerce sellers in India face increasing GST scrutiny due to data-driven, system-generated notices triggered by mismatches, classification errors, and platform reporting gaps rather than fraud. Key red flags include inconsistencies between GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B, improper TCS reconciliation, excessive or unlinked credit notes, incorrect HSN classification or tax rates, and ITC claims without verified vendor compliance. Website URL: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/e-commerce-sellers-gst-red-flags-trigger-notices.html

Challenges in filing GSTR-9 & GSTR-9C and Request to extend due date

The Bombay Chartered Accountants’ Society (BCAS) submitted a representation to the Finance Minister, CBIC, GST Council Secretariat, and Principal Chief Commissioner of CGST highlighting challenges in filing FORM GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C for FY 2024-25. Website URL: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/challenges-filing-gstr-9-gstr-9c-request-extend-due-date.html

Penalty based on Loose Sheets/Ledger Without supporting proof not Valid

  The appeals concerned the levy of penalty under section 270A of the Income Tax Act for assessment years 2018-19 to 2021-22. The assessee, engaged in jewellery manufacturing and diamond retail, challenged the penalties imposed on additions relating to gross profit on alleged unaccounted purchases. Website URL: https://taxguru.in/income-tax/penalty-based-loose-sheets-ledger-supporting-proof-valid.html

GST Appeal Limitation Starts From Email, Not Failed Portal Upload: Gujarat HC

The Gujarat High Court heard a petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution challenging the order dated 12.06.2025 passed by the Deputy Commissioner of State Tax Appeal-8, Surat, which had rejected the petitioners’ appeal under Section 107 of the Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (GST Act) on the ground of limitation. Website URL: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/gst-appeal-limitation-starts-email-failed-portal-upload-gujarat-hc.html

FAQs on Authority for Advance Ruling/Board for Advance Rulings

An Advance Ruling is the determination of a question of law or fact related to the tax liability arising from transactions already undertaken or proposed to be undertaken by an applicant. The purpose of this mechanism is to provide clarity to taxpayers, giving them a clear-cut idea of their tax liability in advance for a given set of transactions. Website URL: https://taxguru.in/income-tax/authority-advance-ruling-income-tax.html