CA Body Urges Finance Bill 2026 Changes: MAT, Penalties, Interest Deduction Key Concerns
CCNBC TV18•03-03-2026, 15:45
CA Body Urges Finance Bill 2026 Changes: MAT, Penalties, Interest Deduction Key Concerns
- •Bombay Chartered Accountants’ Society (BCAS) submitted post-Budget representation to Finance Ministry for Finance Bill 2026 amendments.
- •Opposes combined assessment and penalty orders, citing distinct nature and potential for increased litigation and market volatility.
- •Objects to restricting interest deduction against dividend income, warning of adverse effects on infrastructure, real estate, and financial services.
- •Suggests MAT changes: exempt foreign companies with incidental income and allow carry-forward of MAT credit for new tax regime transitioners.
- •Calls for full decriminalisation of TDS/TCS and return-filing lapses, removal of reverse burden of proof, and reforms in FAST Disclosure Scheme.