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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


CBDT Grants Income Tax Exemption to Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission

June 16, 2025 852 Views 0 comment Print

Notification grants income tax exemption to the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) from assessment year 2025-26 under the Income-tax Act.

CBDT Exempts HP School Board from Income Tax under Section 10(46)

June 16, 2025 555 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education’s income tax exemption on specific receipts, effective retrospectively from financial year 2019-2020.

Haryana Charitable Endowments Tax Exemption Notified under Section 10(46)

June 16, 2025 450 Views 0 comment Print

Income tax exemption granted to ‘Treasurer Charitable Endowments, Haryana’ for specific income from 2014-15, with conditions.

Proprietorship vs Company: Best for Manufacturing? Income Tax Perspective?

June 16, 2025 1794 Views 0 comment Print

Compare tax benefits for manufacturing businesses: proprietorship vs. company structures for Tax Year 2025-26. Analyze scenarios based on turnover and net profit to determine the optimal choice for tax savings and compliance.

Commerce Ministry Can Retrospectively Withdraw Industrial Park Benefits: Bombay HC

June 16, 2025 396 Views 0 comment Print

The present petition is filed assailing the Communication dated 03 February 2014 issued by the Respondent No. 3 rejecting the Petitioner’s Application dated 15 December 2011 for seeking amendments of the earlier granted approval dated 17.11.2006.

Beyond Blank Cheque: Taxation Complexities In SPAC Transactions

June 16, 2025 1863 Views 0 comment Print

Understand India’s SPAC taxation complexities, from capital gains and PE issues to tax arbitrage. Explore tax-efficient alternatives like GDRs and direct foreign listings, offering streamlined paths for Indian companies navigating global capital markets.

Proceedings u/s. 153A bad-in-law as no certificate issued as per rule 112F: ITAT Mumbai

June 16, 2025 717 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that proceedings u/s. 153A of the Income Tax Act is bad in law since case falls within parameters of rule 112F r.w. third proviso to section 153A, however, no certificate was issued by investigating officer even when cash was found during election period.

No disallowance u/s. 14A as sufficient interest free funds available: ITAT Mumbai

June 16, 2025 366 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that no disallowance u/s. 14A of the Income Tax Act r.w.r. 8D(2)(ii) due to availability of sufficient interest free funds for the purpose of making investment in exempt income yielding assets.

ITAT Restores Exemption Claim Denied U/S 10(23C)(iiiad) to CIT(A); Directs Fair Hearing Opportunity

June 15, 2025 909 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune remands Sai Shikshan Prasarak Mandal’s exemption case (Sec 10(23C)(iiiad)) to CIT(A), citing lack of fair hearing. Delay condoned based on Supreme Court’s Katiji precedent.

Only Investments Yielding Exempt Income has to be Considered for Rule 8D: ITAT Delhi

June 15, 2025 549 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi dismissed revenue appeals against Jindal Pipes Ltd., upholding deletion of disallowances on technical know-how fees and captive power expenses and restricting Section 14A disallowance.

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