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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


Chennai ITAT Quashes Section 263 Revision on Excess Stock Taxation

June 13, 2026 147 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal ruled that Section 263 does not permit the PCIT to substitute his opinion for that of the Assessing Officer when two legally sustainable views exist. A revision based solely on a different interpretation of taxability is unsustainable.

Section 127 & 263 Orders Quashed as Assessee Was Denied Fair Hearing During COVID

June 12, 2026 180 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court held that merely issuing a notice is insufficient if the assessee is not informed of further developments or given a meaningful opportunity to be heard. The decision underscores the importance of compliance with procedural safeguards in jurisdiction transfer matters.

Section 62(4) of Income-tax Act 2025: Closed List of Specified Professions Remains Unreformed

June 11, 2026 453 Views 0 comment Print

The Income-tax Act, 2025 continues the old specified professions framework without addressing longstanding classification issues. The key takeaway is that professionals still face uncertainty over presumptive taxation and audit eligibility.

Delhi HC Admits Appeal as ITAT Relied on Inapplicable Section 56 Provisions for Valuation

June 11, 2026 168 Views 0 comment Print

The Delhi High Court admitted appeals challenging the Tribunal’s reliance on Section 56(2)(vii)(b) for directing a fresh valuation exercise in a slump sale transaction. The Court framed substantial questions on the legality of invoking provisions allegedly inapplicable during the relevant assessment year.

Delhi HC questions Denial of Prepaid Tax Credit Solely Because Return Was Filed After Section 148 Notice

June 11, 2026 246 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court questioned the Revenue’s refusal to grant credit for advance tax and TDS despite substantial amounts already lying with the Government. The matter was directed towards reconsideration through a fresh assessment.

Settlement Proceedings do not invalidate assessments passed under Court’s interim liberty

June 10, 2026 303 Views 0 comment Print

Assessment orders passed pursuant to express liberty granted by the High Court during pendency of settlement-related litigation remain valid and enforceable. Mere keeping of demand in abeyance did not invalidate already communicated assessment orders, nor did it require passing of fresh assessment orders after rejection or abatement of settlement proceedings.

ITR Filing 2026: Important Due Dates, Budget 2026 Updates & Strategies

June 10, 2026 5274 Views 0 comment Print

Budget 2026 has extended the due dates for ITR-3, ITR-4, and revised returns, offering taxpayers greater flexibility. Understanding the updated calendar can help avoid penalties and preserve important tax benefits.

Sikkim: India’s Only Income Tax-Free State and the Law Behind It

June 10, 2026 660 Views 0 comment Print

Relocating to Sikkim does not automatically exempt you from income tax. This article explains who qualifies under Section 10(26AAA) and why eligibility depends on historical status rather than residence.

Compounding of Offences under Income-tax Act, 1961

June 10, 2026 22686 Views 1 comment Print

The revised CBDT guidelines effective from 17 October 2024 streamline the compounding process under the Income-tax Act by prescribing uniform eligibility conditions, updated compounding charges, and provisions for refiling applications rejected due to curable defects. While taxpayers can seek relief from prosecution by fulfilling specified requirements and paying applicable charges, compounding is not an automatic right and may still be denied in exceptional cases.

Section 40A: Expenses or payments not deductible in certain circumstances

June 10, 2026 16674 Views 0 comment Print

Section 40A of the Income-tax Act restricts the deduction of specified business expenses where statutory conditions are not fulfilled, including excessive payments to related parties and cash payments exceeding prescribed thresholds. The provisions also disallow certain gratuity provisions, contributions to non-statutory employee funds, and notional losses on specified securities.

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