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175 Legal Compliances and Legal Updates for July-2026 in India

CA, CS, CMA : A comprehensive guide covering 175 legal compliances for July 2026 under FEMA, Income Tax, GST, SEBI, Companies Act, Labour Laws, ...

July 6, 2026 54966 Views 2 comments Print

Meaning of Relatives​ Under Income Tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : The Income-tax Act does not prescribe a single definition of "relative" for all purposes. Different provisions such as Sections 13...

July 6, 2026 18330 Views 1 comment Print

TDS- Section 194IA Payment on transfer of immovable property

Income Tax : Understand when 1% TDS applies on purchase of immovable property under Section 194-IA. Learn the Rs. 50 lakh threshold, compliance...

July 4, 2026 446562 Views 44 comments Print

Lower / Nil TDS Certificate for NRI Payments: Form 128 & Form 129

Income Tax : This guide explains when NRIs should use Form 128 and when payers should use Form 129 to reduce or eliminate excess TDS. It also c...

July 3, 2026 417 Views 0 comment Print

Profit Below 6%: Has New Law Changed Old Section 44AD–44AB Principle?

Income Tax : The article argues that Section 58(3) of the Income-tax Act, 2025 does not independently mandate books of account or tax audit for...

July 3, 2026 5280 Views 0 comment Print


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Salient Features of Income Tax Act 2025

Income Tax : The issue was complexity in the existing tax law. It was clarified that the new Act simplifies structure by reducing sections and ...

April 29, 2026 9930 Views 0 comment Print

Free Live Webinar: Decoding the New Income Tax Act, 2025

Income Tax : This webinar breaks down the major structural and conceptual changes introduced in the new Income Tax Act, 2025. It helps professi...

April 5, 2026 8715 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax Raid Details Cannot Be Shared Due to Legal Confidentiality

Income Tax : The government informed Parliament that taxpayer-specific details of income tax searches cannot be disclosed due to confidentialit...

March 18, 2026 783 Views 0 comment Print

No New Digital Search Powers Under Section 247 of New Income Tax Act 2025

Income Tax : The Government clarified that the new income tax search provision does not expand powers or permit AI-based digital surveillance, ...

February 10, 2026 2145 Views 0 comment Print

Representation for Streamlining Sections 12AB and 80G Registration & Renewal

Income Tax : The representation highlights large-scale pendency and administrative bottlenecks under Sections 12AB and 80G, urging immediate re...

January 8, 2026 5070 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Section 223(1) BNSS Hearing Mandatory Before Cognizance Under Income-tax Act: Madras HC

Income Tax : Madras HC set aside cognizance under the Income-tax Act, holding Section 223(1) BNSS mandates hearing the accused before cognizanc...

July 5, 2026 174 Views 0 comment Print

Section 143(2) Notice & Valid Draft Assessment Mandatory U/s 144C: ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai quashed reassessment after finding no Section 143(2) notice and that the AO issued a final order disguised as a draft ...

July 5, 2026 222 Views 0 comment Print

Section 148 Notice Quashed for Lack of Live Nexus With Seized Material: Gujarat HC

Income Tax : Gujarat HC quashed a Section 148 notice, holding that a seized inquiry register without a live nexus to the assessee cannot justif...

July 5, 2026 180 Views 0 comment Print

Section 149 Limitation Bars Section 148 Reassessment Based on Search Material: Gujarat HC

Income Tax : Gujarat HC quashed Section 148 reassessment as it was issued beyond Section 149 limitation, holding Section 152(3) applies to sear...

July 5, 2026 210 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Assessment Ignoring Filed Return Set Aside for Fresh Consideration: Madras HC

Income Tax : Madras HC held that merely issuing a corrigendum acknowledging the return did not rectify the defective assessment process and ord...

July 4, 2026 120 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


CBDT Grants Five-Year Scientific Research Recognition to Public Health Foundation

Income Tax : CBDT has approved a scientific research institution under the Income-tax Act, 2025 for tax years 2026-27 to 2030-31. The notificat...

June 25, 2026 327 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Approved University of Hyderabad for Scientific Research Tax Benefits

Income Tax : CBDT has approved the University of Hyderabad for scientific research under Section 45 of the Income-tax Act, 2025. The approval i...

June 25, 2026 177 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Grants Section 35 Approval to Shree Hari Arogyam Foundation

Income Tax : The Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions) approved the company under Section 35(1)(iia) for scientific research ...

May 12, 2026 414 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Notifies India-Japan Tax Recovery Pact

Income Tax : The government enforced a tax collection assistance agreement with Japan effective from 8 July 2025. The notification enables cros...

April 2, 2026 981 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT revises Mandatory DIN Requirement to align with Finance Act 2026

Income Tax : CBDT updated DIN rules to align with new provisions introduced under the Finance Act, 2026. The circular mandates DIN for most tax...

March 31, 2026 3405 Views 0 comment Print


Decoding Exempt Incomes Under Income Tax Act, 2025: From Section 10 to 11

June 15, 2026 1233 Views 0 comment Print

The Income Tax Act, 2025 introduces a significant structural reform by relocating the exempt income provisions previously contained in Section 10 of the Income-tax Act, 1961, into Section 11 supported by a schedule-based framework. While the legislative architecture has changed, the substantive policy governing exemptions remains largely intact. Key exemptions, including agricultural income, life insurance […]

Form 10BD Filing & Correction Guide: Revised Forms, Omitted Donors & 80G Issues

June 15, 2026 861 Views 0 comment Print

The article explains how accurate Form 10BD reporting protects donor deduction claims, prevents penalties, and ensures consistency with audit disclosures.

June 2026 Advance Tax: Key Checks Under New Income Tax 2025

June 15, 2026 6192 Views 0 comment Print

The article explains what remains unchanged under the new tax law while highlighting critical compliance checks taxpayers should undertake before paying advance tax.

Natural Justice Violated as Assessee’s Explanations Were Not Properly Examined Before Reopening

June 15, 2026 258 Views 0 comment Print

The Court emphasized that reassessment proceedings must comply with principles of natural justice by providing an effective opportunity of hearing. Ignoring explanations and documents submitted by the taxpayer vitiates the entire reopening process.

Tax Deduction/Collection Account Number (TAN)

June 15, 2026 308606 Views 23 comments Print

Learn what TAN is, who must obtain it, how to apply, and where it must be quoted under the Income-tax Act. The guide also explains exemptions, duplicate TAN rules, penalties, and compliance requirements.

Assessment Quashed for Expanding Scope from one Unit to 119 Apartments Without Section 148A Notice

June 14, 2026 402 Views 0 comment Print

The Karnataka High Court quashed an assessment order after finding that allegations concerning 119 apartment sales were introduced without prior notice during Section 148A proceedings. The Court granted the taxpayer an opportunity to submit a detailed response before fresh consideration.

Kerala HC Orders Fresh Review of 12A Registration Claim as CBDT Circular Was Not Considered

June 14, 2026 360 Views 0 comment Print

The Kerala High Court set aside the ITAT and CIT(E) orders after finding that the applicability of CBDT Circular No. 7/2024 had not been properly examined. The Court directed the Commissioner to reconsider the trust’s request for registration from 1 April 2021 after granting an opportunity of hearing.

No Evidence of Penny Stock Exemption Claim, Calcutta HC Quashed Reassessment

June 14, 2026 216 Views 0 comment Print

The Calcutta High Court upheld the Tribunal’s order after finding that the reopening of assessment proceeded on incorrect facts regarding alleged exempt income from penny stock transactions. The Court held that no substantial question of law arose for consideration.

Retrospective Amendment Requires Addition of Bad Debt Provision to MAT Profits: Madras HC

June 14, 2026 195 Views 0 comment Print

The Madras High Court held that provisions for bad and doubtful debts must be added back while computing book profits under Section 115JA because of the retrospective amendment introduced by the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2009. However, it permitted audit reports for deduction claims to be filed at the appellate stage.

Restricted Stock Units Taxation in India: Foreign Tax Credit, Form 67 & Reporting

June 13, 2026 993 Views 0 comment Print

Judicial authorities have held that Foreign Tax Credit is a substantive right and cannot be denied merely due to procedural delays in filing Form No. 67. Taxpayers must nevertheless strive for timely compliance and proper documentation.

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