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AccuWiz Edge - February 2025

 28 Feb 2025

February 2025 Edition – At a Glance

 

  • The Income Tax Bill 2025 proposes notable reforms aimed at simplifying compliance and boosting economic efficiency.

  • The CBDT extended deadlines for SEZ and EOU entities, offering crucial relief.

  • New tax incentives for cruise operators are set to spur tourism and foreign investment.

  • The ITAT ruled that penalties under Section 271AA must be supported by identified non-compliance.

  • In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court confirmed the taxability of share capital reduction as a “transfer.”

  • On the GST front, the CBIC clarified export procedures for lab-grown diamonds and waived late fees for delayed GSTR-9C filings.

  • High Courts in Kerala and Andhra Pradesh addressed ITC allocation errors and wilful suppression, respectively, reinforcing accountability.

  • The ICAI issued an exposure draft for accounting standards tailored to LLPs.

  • The RBI revised FEMA rules related to payment modes for non-debt instruments, and SEBI introduced a framework for interest waivers in recovery cases.

  • Don’t miss the March 2025 compliance calendar to ensure timely filings.

 

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