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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 54984 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 18357 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 446820 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


Delhi HC Upholds Reassessment Notice Because Father Qualified as ‘Legal Representative’

May 27, 2026 420 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that even if the father may not qualify as a Class-I heir under succession law, he can still fall within the broader definition of legal representative for tax proceedings.

Received Capital Gain Tax Notice? Step-by-Step Guide to Respond Correctly

May 27, 2026 9546 Views 0 comment Print

The guide explains that many income tax notices are generated automatically due to mismatches, filing errors, or compliance verification. It highlights the importance of understanding the notice type and responding correctly through the e-filing portal.

Gujarat HC Upholds 6% Addition on Bogus Purchases Due to Embedded Profit Element

May 27, 2026 432 Views 0 comment Print

Gujarat High Court observed that additions in bogus purchase cases should be confined to the income component embedded in such transactions rather than the entire purchase amount.

Calcutta HC quahses Section 148 Notices Due to Expiry of Three-Year Limitation

May 27, 2026 402 Views 0 comment Print

The Calcutta High Court held that reassessment notices for AY 2015-16 issued after the amended limitation period under Section 149 were without jurisdiction. The Court ruled that the extended ten-year period could not apply without material showing escaped income exceeding Rs. 50 lakh.

Duty Drawback Taxable on Approval, MODVAT Credit Allowed u/s 43B, but 80IB Must Be Reduced for 80HHC: Delhi HC

May 27, 2026 243 Views 0 comment Print

The Delhi High Court held that duty drawback accrues only upon passing of the order by the competent authority and not merely in the year of export.

Interest Awarded After Tax Department Retained Matured KVPs Despite Settlement Payment

May 26, 2026 273 Views 0 comment Print

The Delhi High Court held that the Income Tax Department was liable to compensate an assessee for delayed release of seized KVPs and IVPs after settlement dues were paid. The Court awarded interest for the delay period and additional simple interest for continued non-payment.

Section 154 Rectification Invalid for Orders Passed Under Vivad Se Vishwas Act: Delhi HC

May 26, 2026 351 Views 0 comment Print

The Delhi High Court held that orders passed under the Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Act, 2020 are final and conclusive. It ruled that Section 154 of the Income Tax Act cannot be used to rectify such orders.

Calcutta HC Quashes Reassessment Notice as Amended Section 149 Limitation Applies Retrospectively

May 25, 2026 405 Views 0 comment Print

The Calcutta High Court held that reassessment proceedings for AY 2015-16 must comply with the amended limitation provisions under Section 149 effective from 01.09.2024. The Court quashed the notices as time-barred due to absence of material showing escaped income above Rs. 50 lakh.

Has Income-tax Act, 2025 Replaced Income-tax Act, 1961?

May 25, 2026 840 Views 1 comment Print

The Income-tax Act, 2025 has officially replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1st April 2026. The new law focuses on simplified language, reduced litigation, and easier tax compliance without introducing new taxes.

All About Exempted Income and Deductions under New Income Tax Act, 2025

May 25, 2026 10344 Views 0 comment Print

The Income Tax Act 2025 has overhauled the 1961 law by introducing new section numbers, a unified “Tax Year,” and simplified compliance structures. The article explains the key renumbered provisions taxpayers must now remember.

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