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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 18375 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 447534 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 5316 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 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


ITAT quashes CIT(A) order after CPC rectifies surcharge on dividend from 37% to 15%

September 7, 2025 786 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Delhi has set aside an order that levied an excessive 37% surcharge on the dividend income of Srijan Family Trust, confirming the correct rate is 15%.

ITAT Allows Club Membership Fees, Disallows Food & Beverage Costs at club

September 7, 2025 1674 Views 0 comment Print

The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Mumbai has provided relief to Axis Finance Limited by ruling that club membership and subscription fees paid for employees are a valid business expense under Section 37(1) of the Income-tax Act.

ITAT Remands Case After Tax Preparer Updates ITR with higher Income Without Consent

September 7, 2025 657 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Pune has remanded the case of Nazneen Parvez Memon, citing a tax preparer’s error that led to a drastically inflated income declaration without the assessee’s knowledge.

Snack Vendor Cash Deposits Verified; ITAT Deletes Addition as Source proved

September 7, 2025 369 Views 0 comment Print

The Income-tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) in Chandigarh has ruled in favor of an assessee, deleting a significant cash deposit addition made by the Assessing Officer.

Delhi HC Quashes Income Tax Notice Pending FCRA certificate cancellation Challenge

September 7, 2025 849 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court has set aside a tax department notice to cancel a foundation’s tax registration, ruling it was premature while an FCRA cancellation challenge is pending.

ITAT allows reapplication for 80G benefits post rejection due to portal-related confusion

September 7, 2025 750 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT grants a rural trust a second opportunity to secure 80G tax benefits after its application was rejected due to portal-related confusion.

Chhattisgarh HC dismisses Income Tax Appeal as Tax Liability Below Rs. 2 Crore Limit

September 7, 2025 543 Views 0 comment Print

The Chhattisgarh High Court disposes of an income tax appeal against Vandana Ispat Ltd, citing a new government circular that raises the monetary limit for filing appeals to Rs. 2 crores.

Calcutta HC Dismisses Writ Petition as Income Tax Dept Drops Demand u/s 143

September 7, 2025 423 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta High Court disposed of a writ petition after the Income Tax Department decided not to pursue the demand raised under Section 143(1) for AY 2018-19, effectively closing the matter.

No PE as company doesn’t have any control over employees seconded to Indian entity

September 6, 2025 729 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that non-resident company assessee was not having any control over employees seconded by it to Indian entity and hence there cannot be any fixed place Permanent Establishment [PE] of the assessee in India. Accordingly, appeal allowed.

Deduction u/s. 80P(2)(d) admissible on interest received from Kanchipuram Central Co-op. Bank

September 6, 2025 606 Views 0 comment Print

The AO completed the assessment u/s.147 r.w.s. 144B of the Act vide order dated 02.03.2023. In the said reassessment order, the AO treated the income received from Kanchipuram Central Co-operative Bank Ltd.

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