New Framework for Compounding Offenses Under Income Tax Act: Excludes Serious and Repeat Offenses, Details Fees and Procedures.

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....The guidelines provide a comprehensive framework for compounding offenses under the Income Tax Act, 1961. The key points are: 1. Compounding is permissible for specified offenses, subject to certain exclusions like anti-national/terrorist activities, offenses related to black money, benami transactions, and repeat offenders. 2. The jurisdictional Pr. CCIT/CCIT/Pr. DGIT/DGIT is the competent authority for compounding. Detailed procedures and timelines are prescribed for processing applications. 3. Compounding charges are computed based on the tax amount involved and whether it is a first or subsequent application for the same offense type. Higher charges apply for delayed applications. 4. Co-accused persons in company/HUF offenses can file s.........