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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


Provisional 12AB Registration Revocation Set Aside for Fresh Adjudication: ITAT Jaipur

June 21, 2025 654 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Jaipur remands Setu Sansthan’s tax exemption case, citing natural justice and DIN issues. Non-registration under RPT Act not a barrier to IT Act benefits.

Notice U/S 148 Invalid if issued Without Proper Section 151 Sanction: Delhi HC

June 20, 2025 2100 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that notice issued u/s. 148 and assessment order thereon is liable to be set aside as sanction of issuance of notice not granted by authority specified under section 151 of the Income Tax Act. Accordingly, appeal of asset allowed and demand set aside.

Compensation for Non-Performance of Capital Asset Guarantee is Capital Receipt: ITAT Kolkata

June 20, 2025 576 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Kolkata held that compensation received for failure of performance guarantee parameter of capital assets [Wind Turbine Generators] is in nature of capital receipt and hence outside the purview of taxation. Accordingly, appeal of assessee allowed.

Section 68: Explaining Source of Source Funds for Unsecured Loans Not Required Pre-01.04.2023

June 20, 2025 5157 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that that Section 68 of the Act as was in force prior to 01.04.2023, did not require the assessee to explain the source of the source of funds in case of unsecured loans. Accordingly, addition is liable to be deleted and appeal allowed.

Income Tax Informants Reward Scheme 2018 FAQs | Key Insights

June 20, 2025 13875 Views 3 comments Print

The CBDT’s Income Tax Informants Reward Scheme 2018 offers rewards up to ₹5 crore for specific, written information leading to the detection of substantial tax evasion, including undisclosed foreign assets. It specifies eligibility, confidential procedures, and tiered rewards based on the realized tax amount.

Freelancers, Influencers & Digital Earners: Income Tax & GST Compliance Guide

June 20, 2025 2373 Views 0 comment Print

This article aims to provide a detailed overview of income tax and GST obligations for digital earners in Financial Year 2025–26 (Assessment Year 2026–27).

Section 194H: TDS on Payment of Commission or Brokerage

June 19, 2025 6267 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about TDS on commission and brokerage under Section 194H, including rates, thresholds, and liability. Key updates for FY 2025-26 and PAN implications.

Karnataka HC allows Income Tax Refund of amount Beyond 20% in Stayed Tax Demand

June 19, 2025 687 Views 0 comment Print

Subsequently, the petitioner submitted a representation/application dated 05.09.2024 and 24.10.2024 seeking the respondents for the refund of the adjust amount along with interest for which the petitioner neither received a reply nor the refund.

Penalty u/s. 276B set aside as reasonable cause shown: Delhi HC

June 19, 2025 840 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that penalty imposed under section 276B of the Income Tax Act is liable to be set aside on account of section 278AA of the Income Tax Act as reasonable cause shown. Accordingly, petition by revenue dismissed.

Sales Incentives to Retailers by Agent Not “Commission” U/S 194H: ITAT Hyderabad

June 19, 2025 723 Views 0 comment Print

The appellant-company has deducted TDS as per sec.194H of the Act on commission payment to Agent, however, not deducted any TDS on sales promotion and cash incentives paid to the retailers.

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