Extended period of modification of IEC till August 31, 2021 and waived Fee

The DGFT vide Notification No. 16/2015-2020 dated August 09, 2021 has further amended para 2.05(d) of Chapter-2 of Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020 to extend the period of updating/ confirming the details in Import Export Code (“IEC”).An IEC holder has to ensure that details in its IEC is updated electronically every year, during April-June period. However,…

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Deduction of Tax at Source at a Higher Rate – Sec 206AB

Introduction of Section 206AB of Income tax Act 1961 effected Deduction of Tax at source at higher percentage from specified persons. Some of the highlights of the Provisions are summarised below. Effective Date: with effect from 1st July 2021. Applicability to Specified Persons:Specified Person – with respect to tax deductions Chapter XVIIB  Not filed…

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Concurrent Audit SBI

SBI invited application for Chartered Accountant Firms for empanelment as Concurrent Auditors in the Bank branches / outfits.  Application for Empanelment of Chartered Accountant Firms for Concurrent Audit” should reach the respective Circle Audit Office on or before 29.05.2021 by 5.00 P.M.  Please find the link https://bank.sbi/webfiles/uploads/files_2122/17052021_ENGAGEMENT%20OF%20CHARTERED%20ACCOUNTANT%20FIRMS%20AS%20CONCURRENT%20AUDITORS%20IN%20SBI%202021-22.pdf

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Income Tax – Extension of time limits

In view of difficulties arising due to resurgence of Covid-19, CBDT has extended time limits of certain compliances under Income Tax. 1. Return of Income for the Assessment Year 2021-22 The due date of furnishing of Return of Income of Regular Assessee for the Assessment Year  2021-22 has extended to 30th September 2021(previously 31st July 2021). 2….

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Companies Act – Relaxation by MCA

In view of difficulties arising due to resurgence of Covid-19, MCA has decided to grant relaxations on the following matters: 1. Relaxation of Levy of Additional Fee in Filing Certain forms under the Companies Act, 2013. For the General Circular, click here : http://www.mca.gov.in/Ministry/pdf/GeneralCircularNo6_03052021.pdf 2. Relaxation of time for filing forms related to creation or modification of…

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Final and Intermediate Chartered Accountants Examinations Postponed.

In view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and in the interest of welfare & well – being of students and to mitigate their hardships, it has been decided by ICAI to postpone the Final and Intermediate Chartered Accountants Examinations which are scheduled to commence from 21st (Final) / 22nd (Intermediate) May, 2021 across the globe….

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Guidance Note on Audit of Banks – 2021

Auditing and Assurance Standards Board of ICAI has brought out the revised edition of Guidance Note on Audit of Banks 2021. For the complete Guidance Note on Audit of Banks (2021 Edition), click on the following link: ICAI – The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

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Technical Guide on Revised Long Form Audit Report (LFAR) 2021

Auditing and Assurance Standards Board of ICAI has brought out the Technical Guide on Revised Long Form Audit Report (LFAR) – 2021 . For the Technical Guide on Revised Long Form Audit Report (LFAR) – 2021, click on the following link: ICAIhttps://resource.cdn.icai.org/63901aasb-tg-lfar.pdf

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