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Reassessment 2.0: New Tax Notice Playbook Every Tax Professional Must Decode

Income Tax : The Income Tax Act, 2025 replaces old reassessment provisions with Sections 279 to 286 and increases reopening timelines in certai...

May 15, 2026 7110 Views 0 comment Print

Finance Bill 2026 Enactment Highlights: What Has Changed?

Finance : The amended Finance Bill 2026 abolishes the Tax Recovery Officer’s power to arrest and detain taxpayers for recovery of dues. Th...

May 15, 2026 381 Views 0 comment Print

Enduring Benefit or Recurring Necessity: Tax Treatment of Advertisement Expenditure

Income Tax : The article explains why advertisement expenses for brand building remain deductible under Section 37. Courts have consistently ru...

May 14, 2026 1146 Views 0 comment Print

Decoding Section 115BAE: Are Co-operative Societies Next Manufacturing Hubs?

Income Tax : The article explains how Section 115BAE offers newly established co-operative societies a concessional 15% tax rate for manufactur...

May 14, 2026 177 Views 0 comment Print

Segregation & Aggregation of Income Under Income Tax Acts 1961 & 2025

Income Tax : The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaces old Sections 68 to 69D with a simplified sequential structure under Sections 102 to 106. The cha...

May 12, 2026 387 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 9459 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 8295 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 534 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 1983 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 4992 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


ITAT Upholds Section 153A Jurisdiction as Search Warrant Mentioned “& Ors.” in Group Search

Income Tax : ITAT Delhi held that the assessee was covered under the search proceedings even though its name did not specifically appear in the...

May 22, 2026 63 Views 0 comment Print

Only Solar Days Count for Determining PE Under India-Saudi Arabia DTAA: ITAT Bangalore

Income Tax : Bangalore ITAT ruled that only solar days and not cumulative man-days should be considered while determining the existence of a Pe...

May 22, 2026 906 Views 0 comment Print

Income From AOP Held Non-Taxable in Member’s Hands as It Was Share of Profit: SC

Income Tax : SC examined nature of amounts received from an AOP and upheld findings that receipts constituted profit share rather than revenue ...

May 22, 2026 240 Views 1 comment Print

Concessional 22% Corporate Tax Rate Cannot Be Denied for Procedural Lapse: Rajasthan HC

Income Tax : The Rajasthan High Court held that the benefit of Section 115BAA could not be denied when Form 10-IC was filed within the period p...

May 22, 2026 117 Views 0 comment Print

Reopening Quashed as It Was Based on Unverified PDF Complaint Found on Third Party’s Mobile Phone: Gujarat HC

Income Tax : The Court held that the petitioner had no connection with the entities or individuals from whose devices the disputed material was...

May 22, 2026 123 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


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 15, 2026 192 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 765 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 2280 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT notifies ITR-U form Form for AY 2026–27

Income Tax : The CBDT introduced Form ITR-U to allow taxpayers to update previously filed returns. The amendment promotes voluntary compliance ...

March 30, 2026 678 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT notifies ITR-V Form for AY 2026–27

Income Tax : The CBDT has substituted the ITR-V form to strengthen verification of electronically filed returns. The amendment enhances accurac...

March 30, 2026 747 Views 0 comment Print


80P Deduction Denied Due to Late Filing of Return: HC Directs to seek Condonation

April 6, 2026 432 Views 0 comment Print

The court held that delay in filing returns can bar deduction under Section 80P. It directed the taxpayer to seek condonation under Section 119(2)(b). The ruling emphasizes compliance with statutory timelines.

Taxation of Life Insurance Policies under Income Tax Act, 1961

April 6, 2026 1848 Views 0 comment Print

Even where premium limits are exceeded, death benefits continue to be fully exempt. This ensures protection for beneficiaries. The takeaway is that exemption rules differ for survival and death benefits.

Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs) under Income-tax Act, 1961

April 6, 2026 804 Views 0 comment Print

The provisions mandate taxation of VDA transfers at a flat 30% rate without allowing deductions except cost of acquisition. The key takeaway is that strict computation rules limit tax benefits and increase effective tax liability.

Tax on Winnings From Online Games: Section 115BBJ of Income-tax Act, 1961

April 6, 2026 621 Views 0 comment Print

The issue concerns taxation of income from online games. The law mandates a flat 30% tax regardless of skill or chance. The key takeaway is uniform taxation across all gaming activities.

Tonnage Tax Scheme (TTS) under Chapter XII-G of Income-tax Act

April 6, 2026 441 Views 0 comment Print

Companies must maintain distinct books and furnish audit reports for the tonnage business. Non-compliance invalidates the scheme for the year. The takeaway is strict adherence to record-keeping rules.

Section 10(23C) Exemption to Educational, Medical, Charitable & Religious Institutions

April 6, 2026 1116 Views 0 comment Print

The framework clarifies that exemption is contingent upon strict compliance with approval, filing, and income application rules. It holds that violations such as improper use of funds or failure to meet conditions can lead to denial of exemption and taxation.

Taxation of Political Parties and Electoral Trust

April 6, 2026 423 Views 0 comment Print

Political parties must maintain detailed records of donors for large contributions. Lack of proper documentation can lead to denial of exemption. The key takeaway is enhanced accountability in political funding.

Income Tax Return and Updated Return under Income-tax Act, 1961

April 6, 2026 3132 Views 0 comment Print

The issue relates to consequences of delayed return filing. Benefits such as deductions and loss carry forward are denied if returns are not filed on time. The ruling highlights strict adherence to due dates.

Form No. 48: Transfer Pricing Certification under Income-tax Act, 2025

April 6, 2026 2193 Views 0 comment Print

The issue concerns replacement of Form 3CEB with a new reporting framework. The reform mandates structured reporting with enhanced disclosures and digital integration for transfer pricing compliance.

Crypto/VDA Taxation: Income-tax Act 1961 vs 2025 Framework

April 6, 2026 618 Views 0 comment Print

The new law removes the minimum threshold for TDS on crypto transactions, making even small trades taxable. The key takeaway is stricter compliance with full transaction-level tracking.

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