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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 54993 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 18384 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 447828 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 5322 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 9933 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 8721 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 183 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 207 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 3408 Views 0 comment Print


Revision u/s. 263 quashed as plausible view taken by AO in allowing claim of interest u/s. 24b

July 9, 2025 603 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that claim of interest u/s. 24b of the Income Tax Act was duly examined during original as well as reassessment proceedings. Thus, the plausible view having been taken by the AO cannot be held to be prejudicial to the interests of Revenue.

Exemption u/s. 54 granted as amount utilized within extended time under TOLA

July 9, 2025 2706 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that denial of exemption under section 54 of the Income Tax Act on account of non-utilization of consideration not justified as utilization done within extended time limit for making the investment under the TOLA. Accordingly, exemption u/s. 54 granted and appeal allowed.

IREDA Bonds: New Long-Term Asset for Section 54EC Tax Exemption

July 9, 2025 1173 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Finance notifies IREDA bonds issued post-July 9, 2025, as long-term specified assets under Section 54EC for income tax exemption.

Prosecution u/s. 276C(1) cannot be continued as penalty proceedings u/s. 276C(1) already terminated

July 8, 2025 969 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court held that prosecution initiated for the offence punishable under Section 276C(1) of the Act cannot be continued, in the light of the penalty proceedings initiated under Section 276C(1) of the Act have been already terminated by the Appellate Tribunal.

Passing of intimation u/s. 143(1) not tenable as 30 days time for filing response not provided

July 7, 2025 1305 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that intimation under section 143(1) of the Income Tax Act being passed without waiting for the response of the assessee and without providing thirty day time for filing response is not sustainable in law. Accordingly, appeal allowed.

Calcutta HC Quashes Income Tax Order as AO failed to provide personal hearing

July 7, 2025 624 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta High Court overturns Section 148A(d) income tax order for AY 2018-19, citing natural justice violation due to lack of personal hearing. Case remanded for re-evaluation.

Section 54F deduction allowed as funds utilized within extended period vide CBDT Circular 11/2023

July 7, 2025 891 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that deduction under section 54F of the Income Tax Act duly available since funds are utilized within the extended period of time as per CBDT Circular No. 1/2023 dated 06.01.2023. Accordingly, appeal of revenue dismissed.

CBDT notifies Income Tax Exemption for Rajasthan Housing Board

July 7, 2025 813 Views 0 comment Print

Rajasthan Housing Board is notified for income tax exemption under Section 10(46A)(b) of Income-tax Act, 1961, effective from AY 2024-25.

Order rejecting 80G application under incorrect name resulted in procedural irregularity: Matter remanded

July 7, 2025 357 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore held that order rejecting application for approval under section 80G of the Income Tax Act passed by CIT(E) under incorrect name has resulted into confusion and procedural irregularity. Hence, matter remanded for fresh adjudication.

No addition u/s. 68 as genuineness and identity of shareholders proved

July 7, 2025 684 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that addition under section 68 of the Income Tax Act not justified as genuineness and identity of shareholders proved. Accordingly, appeal of revenue dismissed and CIT(A) upheld.

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