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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 447729 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 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 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


Revision u/s. 263 justified as AO accepted returned income without complete enquiry

September 10, 2025 528 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chennai held that invocation of revisionary power under section 263 of the Income Tax Act by PCIT justified since AO erroneously accepted the returned income without complete enquiry. Accordingly, appeal of assessee dismissed and revisionary proceedings upheld.

Delhi HC Quashes 5% Compounding Charges in Velvet Apple Hotel TDS Case

September 10, 2025 357 Views 0 comment Print

The Delhi High Court clarifies the interpretation of CBDT’s compounding guidelines, ruling that an assessee cannot be charged a higher fee of 5% on a second application if the first was merely rejected and the offence was never compounded.

5 Key Income Tax Provisions Every Indian Taxpayer Should Know

September 9, 2025 1476 Views 0 comment Print

Understand 5 key income tax provisions for Indian taxpayers, including the basic exemption limit, Section 80C deductions, capital gains tax, TDS, and penalties for non-compliance.

Jurisdiction of Collector of Stamps for valuing property not permissible

September 9, 2025 525 Views 0 comment Print

Chhattisgarh High Court held that questioning jurisdiction and authority of collector of Stamps for market value of property transferred under Income Tax Act not permissible since already accepted by petitioner. Accordingly, writ appeal sans merit is dismissed.

Claim of concessional rate u/s. 115BAA to be reconsidered as Form 10-IC filed before 30.06.2022

September 9, 2025 648 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Hyderabad directed to reconsider claim of concessional tax rate benefit u/s. 115BAA of the Income Tax Act since Form 10-IC filed belatedly but was filed before cut-off date i.e. 30.06.2022 as prescribed by CBDT Circular No. 6/2022. Accordingly, appeal allowed for statistical purpose.

GST on Commission: A Guide for Agents and Brokers

September 8, 2025 7470 Views 1 comment Print

Learn about the scope of GST on commission income. Understand the invoice test, registration thresholds, and key rulings that clarify tax liability for agents.

ITAT allows trust to reapply for 12AB & 80G registration, condoned minor delay

September 7, 2025 582 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Ahmedabad has given the Stellin Foundation another chance to seek registration under Sections 12AB and 80G, setting aside a denial and ordering a new hearing. The tribunal condoned a 19-day delay in the appeal filing, citing sufficient cause.

ITAT Jodhpur Quashes Double Taxation of Surrendered Income

September 7, 2025 765 Views 0 comment Print

The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) in Jodhpur has set aside an order that led to the double taxation of income, instructing the tax authorities to correct a taxpayer’s inadvertent error. The ruling distinguishes a key judicial precedent to prevent an unjust outcome.

CIT cannot reject Section 12AB Registration by non speaking & reasoned order

September 7, 2025 666 Views 0 comment Print

The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal in Visakhapatnam has set aside an order by the CIT(Exemptions) that denied permanent registration to Bethany Chapel, citing a lack of detailed reasons and violating the principles of natural justice.

Advance receivables qualify as application of income u/s 11(2): ITAT Chandigarh

September 7, 2025 555 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chandigarh rules advance receivables qualify as application of income u/s 11(2), deleting Rs.56,947 shortfall and directing AO to accept claim.

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