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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 54966 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 18330 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 446562 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 417 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 5280 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 9930 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 8715 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 174 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 222 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 180 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 120 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 327 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 3405 Views 0 comment Print


ITAT Quashes Reassessment: Reasons Based Solely on ADIT Information Invalid Under Sections 147/148

June 13, 2025 1311 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi dismisses revenue appeal, upholding the quashing of reassessment proceedings against Vishal Gold & Precious Stones due to ‘borrowed satisfaction’ and lack of a ‘live link’ to the assessment year.

AWS Cloud Computing Service Receipt Not Taxable as Equipment Royalty: Delhi HC

June 13, 2025 891 Views 0 comment Print

The charges paid by the Assessee’s customers are for availing services, which the Assessee provides by using its proprietary equipment and other assets. No part of its equipment or IPRs are alienated by the Assessee in favour of its customers for their use.

20th Proviso to section 10(23C) applies prospectively hence denial of exemption u/s. 10(23C)(vi) not justified

June 12, 2025 1170 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Indore held that there is no authority to deny exemption u/s. 10(23C)(vi) for non-filing return since 20th Proviso to section 10(23C) denying exemption for non-filing return u/s. 139(4C) came to statue from AY 2023-2024 only.

If Applicability of Section 115JB is Debatable, then Rectification Beyond Section 154 Scope

June 12, 2025 366 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad held that issue of applicability of section 115JB to National Dairy Development Board is debatable and not a mistake apparent from record hence rectification order passed is beyond the scope of section 154 of the Income Tax Act.

Goodwill created upon amalgamation is intangible asset eligible for Section 32 depreciation

June 12, 2025 1116 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad held that goodwill arose from the excess of consideration over the net value of tangible assets transferred in amalgamation and was therefore a valid intangible asset eligible for depreciation under section 32(1)(ii).

Section 80G Approval cannot be denied merely on presumptions: ITAT Hyderabad

June 12, 2025 537 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Hyderabad remands Mahindra University’s 80G application to CIT(E), citing arbitrary rejection despite prior 10(23C)(vi) approval for charitable education.

No Penalty u/s 273B for Cash Loan Repayment on Lender’s Request to curb Interest Escalation

June 11, 2025 1449 Views 0 comment Print

AO held that assessee had made repayment of the loan to M/s. Tata Finance Corporation in that financial year to the extent of Rs. 6,71,939 in cash against the loan taken for commercial vehicle.

HC Remands Case to Assess Viacom 18’s Transponder Payments as ‘Royalty’ Under India-US DTAA

June 11, 2025 726 Views 0 comment Print

The company had sought a NIL tax deduction certificate under Section 195, arguing that the payments did not constitute royalty either under domestic tax law or the DTAA, and that Intelsat had no permanent establishment (PE) in India.

Denial of final registration u/s. 12AB without proving non-charitable and non-genuine activity not justified

June 10, 2025 813 Views 0 comment Print

The assessee is public charitable trust established vide trust deed dated 1st September 2024 with the stated object to build, restore, renovate, and maintain places of worship, historical monuments, pilgrimage sites, and public places of faith and belief.

Greater Noida Authority Notified for Income Tax Exemption

June 10, 2025 1170 Views 0 comment Print

Central Government notifies Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority under Income Tax Act, 1961, Section 10(46A), effective AY 2024-25.

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