Income Tax Act, 1961
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02 / Tax Practice
Direct Taxation Services
The firm provides direct tax advisory, compliance and representation services under the Income- tax Act, 1961 and, where applicable, the Income-tax Act, 2025, for companies, LLPs, professionals, NGOs and individuals.
The services are supported by structured documentation, analysis of applicable law and professional assistance before relevant authorities, where required. Relevant statutory provisions, CBDT notifications, circulars, judicial precedents and legislative developments are considered based on the nature and scope of each engagement.
Overview
Direct Tax Advisory, Compliance and Representation
The firm provides direct tax advisory, compliance and representation services under the Income- tax Act, 1961 and, where applicable, the Income-tax Act, 2025, for companies, LLPs, professionals, NGOs and individuals.
The services are supported by structured documentation, analysis of applicable law and professional assistance before relevant authorities, where required. Relevant statutory provisions, CBDT notifications, circulars, judicial precedents and legislative developments are considered based on the nature and scope of each engagement.
Each assignment is approached with reference to the facts, income profile, statutory requirements and relevant financial circumstances of the assessee.
ITA 2025 — Transition and RNPO framework
The Income-tax Act, 2025 applies from 1 April 2026. Relevant engagements are reviewed with reference to applicable law, transition provisions, RNOR and charitable trust frameworks, withholding obligations and return filing requirements. NGO and trust matters may require coordinated review under RNPO provisions and related compliance architecture.
CBDT circulars & notifications
Lower exposure to interest, penalties, and litigation
Tax portal records, AIS and Form 26AS data
Better visibility on tax cash‑flows and risks
Peace of mind through professional representation.
Peace of mind through professional representation
Regulatory Framework
The Laws That Govern
Direct Tax Engagements in India
Direct tax matters may require simultaneous review under the Income-tax Act, CBDT guidance, tribunal jurisprudence, TDS provisions, charitable trust rules and, where applicable, FCRA requirements for NGOs receiving foreign contributions.
Income-tax Act, 1961 · Income-tax Act, 2025
Income-tax Law & Transition
Corporate, LLP, professional, NGO and individual tax positions are reviewed under the applicable Act. The 2025 Act applies from 1 April 2026; earlier years continue under the 1961 Act unless otherwise prescribed.
CBDT · Notifications · Circulars
Departmental Guidance & Compliance
CBDT notifications, circulars, AIS / TIS data, Form 26AS records and portal validations inform return filing, withholding positions, disallowances and assessment responses.
CIT(A) · ITAT · High Court
Assessments, Appeals & Representation
Faceless assessments, scrutiny, penalty proceedings and appeals require documented facts, legal grounds and structured submissions supported by records and judicial precedents, where relevant.
Chapter XVII · TDS / TCS
Withholding & Credit Reconciliation
TDS defaults, Section 201 proceedings, lower deduction certificates and AIS / Form 26AS mismatches are reviewed with reference to payer–payee records and prescribed compliance requirements.
RNPO · ITA 2025 · Sections 332–355
Charitable Trusts & RNPO Framework
Registration, three-layer income, application of income, accumulation rules and compliance architecture for registered non-profit organisations under the 2025 Act framework.
Full article: RNPO framework for charitable trusts (ITA 2025) →
FCRA 2010 · Amendments 2020
Foreign Contribution Compliance
NGOs receiving foreign contributions may require review of registration, designated banking, utilisation caps, reporting forms and nil-return obligations under the amended FCRA framework.
Clients
Who We Assist
Corporates & LLPs
Companies and LLPs requiring corporate tax planning, return filing, tax audit, transfer pricing documentation, assessment support and appeal representation based on applicable facts and records.
Professionals & Consultants
Individuals and firms with business or professional income needing regime analysis, advance tax planning, return preparation, Section 44AB tax audit support and notice representation, where applicable.
NGOs, Trusts & Societies
Charitable and religious institutions requiring registration review, application of income analysis, Form 10B / 10BB support, RNPO transition planning and FCRA coordination, where relevant.
High-net-worth Individuals
Individuals with capital gains, multiple income sources, international elements or complex investments requiring structured return filing, AIS reconciliation and assessment support.
Scope of Services
Service Modules
Structured modules for tax planning, return filing, tax audit, assessments and litigation support — each handled under a documented scope of engagement.
Module Overview
Tax Planning & Advisory
Structured income tax and corporate tax advisory aligned with applicable legal provisions, business requirements and relevant financial objectives.
- Corporate tax planning — domestic and cross-border
- MAT / AMT computation and related advisory
- Capital gains advisory — short-term and long-term
- Deductions advisory — Sections 80C, 80D and 80G
- Entity structuring advisory within applicable legal framework
- New and old tax regime comparative analysis
- NGO and trust tax compliance
- Year-end tax review before return filing
Service Scope & Frameworks
Scope
Tax planning and advisory covering corporate tax, capital gains, deductions and entity structuring, subject to applicable provisions of law and relevant regulatory requirements.
- Income Tax Act, 1961 / Income Tax Act, 2025 (ITA 2025)
- CBDT circulars and notifications
- Tax portal records, AIS and Form 26AS data
Key Points
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SSA Service Framework
The 6S Model for Direct Tax Engagements
Direct tax engagements often combine planning, compliance filings, certifications, departmental proceedings and ongoing law monitoring within a single client relationship.
Our 6S delivery framework supports structured review of income profile, applicable law, computations, documentation, filings and representation — with defined responsibility at each stage of the engagement.
Study
Review income profile, entity structure, prior positions, AIS / 26AS data and engagement scope before planning or filing.
Sec 139 · AIS · 26ASPlan
Evaluate tax-efficient structures, regime choice, deductions and timing within applicable legal provisions and business facts.
Sec 115BAC · 80C–80GCompute
Prepare tax computations, MAT / AMT, capital gains, TDS credit, advance tax and reconciliation working papers.
Sec 44AB · 195File
Support return preparation, tax audit forms, statutory certifications and prescribed portal submissions with documentation.
ITR · 3CD · 10BRepresent
Assist in assessments, appeals, penalty proceedings and departmental queries based on records and applicable law.
Sec 143 · 154 · ITATMonitor
Track legislative and circular developments to refine strategy, compliance calendars and risk visibility proactively.
CBDT · Finance ActsMethodology
How We Engage — Through Our 6S Delivery Model
Direct tax engagements are handled through a structured 6S delivery model with defined outputs at each stage, from initial fact review through filing and representation.
Study — Income Profile & Past Positions
Each engagement begins with review of the assessee's income profile, business model, prior returns, AIS / TIS data and relevant statutory requirements.
Output: Engagement scope note · Income map · Compliance gap review · Record checklist
Plan — Structures Within the Legal Framework
Tax planning considers entity structure, regime choice, capital gains timing, deductions and commercial objectives within applicable provisions of law.
Output: Planning note · Regime comparison · Deduction / timing review
Compute — Accurate Computation & Documentation
Income, deductions, TDS credit, advance tax and disallowances are computed with supported working papers and reconciliations to portal data.
Output: Tax computation · TDS / 26AS reconciliation · Working papers
File — Returns, Audits & Certifications
Return filing, tax audit reporting and related certifications are completed with documented support for income, disclosures and reconciliations.
Output: Filed returns · Audit reports · Certification file
Represent — Assessments & Appeals
Representation support for notices, scrutiny, appeals and queries is provided based on available records, applicable law and agreed scope.
Output: Reply drafts · Appeal grounds · Hearing support · Closure memo
Monitor — Law Changes & Strategy Refinement
Legislative developments, circulars and judicial trends are monitored to refine compliance strategy and risk visibility on an ongoing basis.
Output: Law update brief · Revised compliance calendar · Risk tracker
Our Approach
Our Approach to Direct Tax Matters
Facts-First Tax Review
Each assignment is approached with reference to the facts, income profile, statutory requirements and relevant financial circumstances of the assessee before positions are finalised.
Documentation-First Compliance
Returns, audit reports and assessment responses are supported by organised working papers, reconciliations and records suitable for departmental review or future proceedings.
Integrated Planning and Filing
Planning, computation, return filing and representation are coordinated so that positions taken at the filing stage remain supportable in assessments and appeals.
ITA 2025 Transition Readiness
Engagements are reviewed for applicability of the Income-tax Act, 2025, including RNPO frameworks, regime changes and revised compliance requirements from 1 April 2026.
NGO & Trust Specialisation
Charitable trusts and societies receive coordinated support on registration, application of income, audit forms and RNPO / FCRA-related requirements within agreed scope.
Professional Representation
Assessment and appeal support is provided with structured submissions, documented legal grounds and practical coordination through defined stages of proceedings.
Next Step
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