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Residential Status under Income Tax Act, 1961: Meaning, Determination & Judicial Interpretation

February 16, 2026 1575 Views 0 comment Print

Residential classification under Section 6 decides whether only Indian income or global income is taxable. Annual day-count tests directly impact total tax liability.

ITAT Kolkata – Exemption U/s 10(38) Allowed; AO Cannot Alter Cost of Acquisition in Year of Sale

February 16, 2026 483 Views 0 comment Print

Since the investment was examined and accepted in scrutiny proceedings for AY 2015–16, the Revenue could not re-characterize the cost during the sale year. The Tribunal dismissed the appeal and upheld full LTCG exemption.

ITAT Kolkata – Addition U/s 56(2)(viib) Deleted; AO Cannot Replace Assessees DCF Valuation with NAV Method

February 16, 2026 549 Views 0 comment Print

NAV approach using prevailing market value of land, the fair market value exceeded the issue price. The Tribunal ruled that the AO’s reliance on book value was unjustified and deleted the addition.

Tax Planning vs Tax Evasion: Understanding Thin Legal Line in Indian Tax Law

February 15, 2026 2640 Views 2 comments Print

One of the main ways the government raises money is through taxes, which also have a big impact on a nation’s economic growth. In India, public welfare initiatives including infrastructure development, healthcare, education, and social security programs are funded by taxes paid by both individuals and corporations. In addition, people frequently search for methods to lower their tax liability

CAG: Empanelment of Chartered Accountant firms/LLPs for year 2026-2027

February 15, 2026 73272 Views 0 comment Print

CAG opens 2026–27 empanelment under Sec 139(5)&(7). Online form, acknowledgement & hard copy by 10 March mandatory or application invalid.

GST for Charities & NGOs: Key Changes in Registration, ITC & RCM

February 15, 2026 15267 Views 0 comment Print

GST for Charities & NGOs: The Big Changes You Must Know (Registration Relief, ITC Blocks, RCM Shifts & Key Clarifications) INTRODUCTION India’s GST framework for charities and NGOs balances generous exemptions with tricky compliance edges. Recent amendments—especially from 2023 through early 2025—have redrawn key boundaries by bringing retrospective relief on GST registration, inserting a specific […]

SEBI Flags T-2 NAV Lag in ETFs: Big Reform Ahead for Gold & Silver Funds

February 15, 2026 936 Views 0 comment Print

SEBI’s 2026 consultation paper highlights how the T-2 NAV system distorts ETF pricing during volatility. A shift to T-1 and flexible price bands could transform gold and silver ETF trading.

Commission from Foreign Universities Not ‘Intermediary Service’: CESTAT Sets Aside Service Tax Demand

February 15, 2026 726 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that commission earned for promoting foreign universities qualifies as export of services and does not fall within Rule 2(f) definition of intermediary service. Demand, interest, and penalties were set aside.

Calcutta HC Upholds Gold & Cash Seizure Under Customs Act; Orders Adjudication Within 3 Months

February 15, 2026 549 Views 0 comment Print

The Court held that allegations of forged extension and duress require factual examination by the Adjudicating Authority, maintaining status quo on seized gold and cash.

Karnataka HC Set Aside Ex-Parte Income Tax Assessment as Notices Sent to Former Employee’s Email

February 15, 2026 801 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court granted a second opportunity after finding that assessment orders were passed without reply, as notices were sent to an old employee’s email ID.

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