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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 54990 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 18378 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 447768 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 420 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 5319 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 8718 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 225 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 204 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 123 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 330 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


Things to be Kept in Mind While Replying to Section 131 Income Tax Notice

September 14, 2025 3669 Views 0 comment Print

A guide for tax professionals on how to respond to a Section 131 income tax notice, covering legal procedures, best practices, and avoiding penalties.

Source-of-Source Amendment Not Retrospective: Tribunal Spares Company from₹4.5 Cr Share Application  Addition-

September 13, 2025 564 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Delhi has ruled in favour of Sourabh Logistics Pvt. Ltd. regarding ₹4.50 crore in share application money, upholding its deletion. However, additions of ₹1.50 crore for unsecured loans were partly confirmed and partly sent back to the Assessing Officer for further review.

Relief for Co-op Credit Societies – Totgars Distinguished- Bank Deposit Interest Not Taxable as Other Sources

September 13, 2025 807 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Jaipur allows deduction u/s 80P on interest earned from bank FDs and investments for a credit co-operative society, distinguishing the Totgars case and following CBDT clarifications.

ITAT Jaipur Deletes ₹6.26 Cr. Addition u/s 68 on Sub-Contract Receipts – Double Taxation Avoided

September 12, 2025 759 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Jaipur deletes ₹6.26 Cr. addition u/s 68, stating it would be double taxation. Tribunal also rules that the CIT(A) exceeded jurisdiction by remanding the case for verification of already submitted documents.

Cash Gift from Deceased Grandmother Not Proved – ITAT Pune Upholds Partial Addition

September 11, 2025 849 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune has granted partial relief to an assessee, deleting a ₹5 lakh disallowance related to an unexplained cash deposit. Tribunal, however, upheld disallowance of a ₹10 lakh cash gift, ruling that an unregistered gift deed with no witnesses was insufficient evidence, especially when donor was deceased.

Genuine Purchases Cannot Be Disallowed for Non-Response of Suppliers: ITAT Chennai

September 11, 2025 1338 Views 0 comment Print

The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has allowed a tax appeal by Workenstein Collaborative Spaces Pvt. Ltd., ruling that a company cannot be held responsible for its suppliers’ failure to file returns or respond to notices.

Trust Can Reapply for 80G Registration After CBDT Extends Form 10AB Deadline: Karnataka HC

September 11, 2025 825 Views 0 comment Print

The Karnataka High Court dismissed an appeal from the Income Tax Department, affirming the Tribunal’s decision to remand a case for reconsideration of an 80G registration application.

Section 14A Disallowance Limited to Investments Yielding Exempt Income: ITAT Mumbai

September 11, 2025 1134 Views 0 comment Print

In a landmark ruling, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has held that tax disallowance under Section 14A must be limited to investments that yielded exempt income, dismissing the tax department’s appeal against Nippon Life.

Tax Avoidance & Tax Evasion: A Legal Perspective under Indian Taxation Laws

September 11, 2025 2721 Views 0 comment Print

Learn the key differences between tax avoidance and tax evasion in India, their legal consequences, and the laws enacted to curb these practices.

New Income Tax Act 2025: Death of 1961 Legacy

September 11, 2025 2178 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax Act 2025 replaces 1961 law, simplifying tax concepts, introducing a single Tax Year, and using modern, user-friendly formats for better clarity and compliance.

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