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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 54990 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 447810 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 204 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 3405 Views 0 comment Print


Interim Land Compensation no taxable Until Final Order: ITAT Mumbai

June 10, 2025 1107 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai recently ruled on the taxability of enhanced compensation received under interim court orders, clarifying Section 45(5)(b) of Income Tax Act.

Sale Agreement with Possession Qualifies for Section 54F Exemption

June 9, 2025 1737 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Surat rules Section 54F exemption is permissible on a residential property purchase through a possession-based agreement, even without a registered sale deed.

AO duty bound to complete Income Tax rectification process within six months

June 9, 2025 1383 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that it is the duty imposed on the Assessing Officer to complete the rectification process within six months. Thus, by remanding the matter back to the file of Assessing Officer, it is directed to complete the rectification within one month.

Reassessment Based Solely on ADIT Report Without Independent Inquiry Quashed as Bad in Law

June 9, 2025 1086 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi ITAT rules in Ajay Singh vs. ACIT, quashing reassessment for AY 2012-13. Citing borrowed satisfaction and lack of independent inquiry by AO, the tribunal highlights the need for a direct link between tangible material and belief formation, even on merits.

Lack of Tangible Material & Procedural Errors: Reopening of Assessment Invalid

June 8, 2025 831 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court dismisses revenue’s appeal in PCIT vs. RMG Polyvinyl (I) Ltd., upholding ITAT’s decision that reassessment was bad in law due to AO’s flawed reasoning.

Deferred Tax under Income Tax Act,1961: Assets, Liabilities & Rules

June 8, 2025 9174 Views 0 comment Print

Understand deferred tax under the Income Tax Act, including Deferred Tax Assets (DTA), Deferred Tax Liabilities (DTL), permanent vs. temporary differences, and their accounting impact.

Registered Deed Not Mandatory for Section 54F Exemption: ITAT Delhi

June 7, 2025 1836 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that registered deed of new property not mandatory for claiming exemption under section 54F of the Income Tax Act. Investment in property and possession thereof sufficient for claiming exemption.

Joint Development Agreements (JDA) and Tax Implications

June 7, 2025 43110 Views 1 comment Print

This guide explains the special tax treatment applicable to Joint Development Agreements under Section 45(5A). It highlights when capital gains become taxable and how consideration is determined.

Validity of Section 131(1A) Notices issued Post Income Tax Search

June 6, 2025 5025 Views 0 comment Print

Allahabad High Court rules Section 131(1A) notices are invalid if issued after a Section 132 income tax search. Judgment clarifies pre-search vs. post-search investigative powers, protecting taxpayer safeguards.

ITAT Allows Appeal Citing No Change in Facts from Previous Years

June 6, 2025 1659 Views 0 comment Print

On verification of various documents, CIT(E) noted that in the trust deed it has been categorically mentioned that the trust is a private trust and is set up to impart religious education to a particular caste who accept the principle of Varnashrama Dharma.

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