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Chapter VI-A Deductions Reorganised Under Chapter VIII of Income-tax Act, 2025

Income Tax : Income-tax Act, 2025 reorganises Chapter VI-A deductions into Chapter VIII from 1 April 2026 while largely retaining existing bene...

July 8, 2026 147 Views 0 comment Print

Evolution of Strict Tax Interpretation: From Literalism to Purpose in Sterling Holiday Decision

Income Tax : The article argues that the ITAT's interpretation of Sections 2(19AA) and 2(41A) overlooked the anti-surplusage canon, creating su...

July 8, 2026 129 Views 0 comment Print

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 55083 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 18519 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 448263 Views 44 comments 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 9948 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 8724 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 798 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 2151 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


Skill Development Institution Qualifies as ‘Education’; Section 12AA/12AB Registration Restored: Pune ITAT

Income Tax : Pune ITAT restored Sections 12AA/12AB registration, holding structured skill development constitutes education under Section 2(15)...

July 8, 2026 63 Views 0 comment Print

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 207 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 246 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 213 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 228 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


FAQs on Section 536 Transition Provisions Under Income-Tax Act 2025

Income Tax : CBDT FAQs clarify Section 536 transition rules for summons, searches, recovery, penalties, pending 12AB/80G approvals and LDC/NDC ...

July 6, 2026 243 Views 0 comment Print

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 333 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 183 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 990 Views 0 comment Print


Notification No. 110/2025 – Income Tax, Dated: 11th July, 2025

July 11, 2025 894 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry of Finance extends the income tax exemption under Section 10(23FE) from March 31, 2025, to March 31, 2030, through a recent notification.

Notification No. 105/2025 – Income Tax, Dated: 11th July, 2025

July 11, 2025 786 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Finance extends the income tax exemption under Section 10(23FE) from March 31, 2025, to March 31, 2030, through a recent notification.

Calcutta HC Stays Reassessment Proceedings, Cites Due Process

July 10, 2025 615 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta High Court stays reassessment proceedings against Unisource Hydro Carbon Services, highlighting the need for affidavits and potential natural justice violations.

Revision u/s. 263 upheld as depreciation disallowed based on incorrect understanding of facts

July 9, 2025 654 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad held that revisionary proceedings under section 263 of the Income Tax Act justified since PCIT correctly observed that the very basis of disallowance of depreciation was on an incorrect understanding of the facts by AO. Accordingly, revision order upheld.

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 1311 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.

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