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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 54972 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 18336 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 446628 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 5283 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 177 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 183 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


Service Tax on Rent: Co-Owners Not One Entity for Threshold Calculation

November 27, 2025 480 Views 0 comment Print

The Calcutta High Court remanded the matter for adjudicating authority to compute service tax on consolidated rental income exceeding threshold limits. Co-owners are not treated as a single entity merely due to a joint account arrangement.

Chhattisgarh HC Quashes Additions as Section 133A Survey Statements Hold No Evidentiary Value

November 27, 2025 774 Views 0 comment Print

Court rules that statements recorded under Section 133A during survey proceedings have no evidentiary value, invalidating additions for excess stock and cash.

Appeal Dismissed Over Delay in Requesting Form 26A Certificate

November 27, 2025 498 Views 0 comment Print

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a writ petition seeking Form 26A certificates, citing delay and laches as the petitioner approached nearly ten years after the License Agreement expired.

Assessment Quashed Because JAO Issued Notice Instead of FAO: ITAT Jodhpur

November 27, 2025 741 Views 0 comment Print

The Court ruled that reassessment proceedings initiated by a non-faceless officer violate the faceless regime. Both the Section 148 notice and the assessment order were quashed, subject to the Supreme Court’s final view on related precedents.

Ex Parte ITAT Order Set Aside for Lack of Reasons on Denying Adjournment

November 27, 2025 597 Views 0 comment Print

The Court held that the Tribunal erred by rejecting an adjournment request without assigning reasons. The matter was remanded for a fresh hearing after finding a violation of natural justice.

Section 37 of Income Tax Act 2025 (Earlier Section 43B of Income Tax Act 1961)

November 26, 2025 2790 Views 0 comment Print

Breaks down the new mandate that key expenses—taxes, PF, interest, leave encashment, and MSME dues—are deductible only on actual payment. Highlights major compliance changes and exceptions.

Reopening Notice Quashed for Lack of Proper Sanction Under Section 151

November 26, 2025 1035 Views 0 comment Print

Tribunal invalidated the reassessment because the Assessing Officer failed to obtain mandatory approval from the specified authority under Section 151(ii), rendering the Section 148 notice void.

Sale of undertaking as going concern constitutes slump sale hence section 41(2) doesn’t apply

November 26, 2025 705 Views 0 comment Print

Telangana High Court held that sale of undertaking as a going concern falls within the definition of a slump sale as set out in Section 2(42C) of the Income Tax Act hence section 41(2) dealing with taxation of gains on sale of certain depreciable assets doesn’t apply.

Finance Act 2025: Key Tax Updates for Middle-Class Taxpayers

November 26, 2025 1560 Views 1 comment Print

Explains the new tax slabs, higher Section 87A rebate, and standard deduction increases under the Finance Act 2025, highlighting relief for taxpayers earning up to ₹12 lakh.

Income Tax Refund Cannot Be Withheld Without Valid Tax Demand: Calcutta HC

November 25, 2025 1365 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta High Court rules that the Income Tax Department cannot retain a refund under Section 245 without an outstanding tax liability, ordering release of Rs.22,73,833/- with interest.

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