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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


Section 12A Registration Can’t Be Denied for Sub-clause Mistake in Application: ITAT Pune

August 1, 2025 2325 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT, Pune, rules that a clerical error in a trust’s registration application is a rectifiable mistake. The tribunal directs the CIT (Exemption) to reconsider the application on its merits, setting a precedent for similar cases.

80P(2)(a)(i) deduction eligible on interest earned by co-operative society from deposits with co-operative banks

August 1, 2025 954 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune held that interest income earned by cooperative society on deposits made out of surplus funds with cooperative banks qualifies for deduction under the provisions of section 80P(2)(a)(i). Accordingly, appeal of assessee allowed.

Addition u/s. 43CA quashed as stamp duty and agreement value difference is less than allowable limit

August 1, 2025 552 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune held that addition by invoking provisions of section 43CA of the Income Tax Act cannot be sustained since the difference between the Stamp Duty Value and agreement value is less than the allowable limit of 5%.

Reopening quashed as matter already considered during original assessment: ITAT Cuttack

August 1, 2025 999 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Cuttack held that reassessment proceedings cannot be sustained since issue already considered during original assessment by AO and hence reopening amounts to change of opinion. Accordingly, order quashed.

Permission from PCIT instead of PCCIT for reassessment beyond three years is invalid

August 1, 2025 1122 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that permission of initiation of reassessment proceedings u/s. 148 of the Income Tax Act beyond the period of three years is to be obtained only from Pr. Chief Commissioner of Income Tax. Here, permission obtained from Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax is invalid.

Addition u/s. 69A towards cash deposits deleted to the extent of accepted cash sales

August 1, 2025 849 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that addition under section 69A of the Income Tax Act towards cash deposited during demonetization period deleted to the extent of cash sales which is accepted. Accordingly, appeal partly allowed.

Stridhan: Property Rights and Income Tax Implications

July 31, 2025 14484 Views 0 comment Print

Understand Stridhan under Hindu Law and its taxation in India. Learn about a woman’s absolute property rights, income tax treatment, and CBDT guidelines on gold jewelry ownership.

ITAT: Genuineness of Activities, Not Commercial Nature, to be seen while granting registration u/s 12AA and 80G

July 31, 2025 1107 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi ruled Rasha Welfare Foundation’s EV initiative is charitable, not commercial, upholding 12AA & 80G registration. Focus on genuine activity, not incidental income.

Remand by CIT(A) for Non-Appearance Before AO – Mandatory?

July 30, 2025 5856 Views 0 comment Print

Explore when CIT(A) can remand cases to the Assessing Officer for non-appearance, focusing on legal provisions, court rulings, and natural justice principles.

Private Trusts under Income Tax Act, 1961

July 29, 2025 9612 Views 1 comment Print

Explore private trusts under the Income Tax Act, 1961, including definite and discretionary types, their taxation, and key exceptions to tax rates.

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