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Chapter VI-A Deductions Reorganised Under Chapter VIII of Income-tax Act, 2025

Income Tax : Income-tax Act, 2025 reorganises Chapter VI-A deductions into Chapter VIII from 1 April 2026 while largely retaining existing bene...

July 8, 2026 111 Views 0 comment Print

Evolution of Strict Tax Interpretation: From Literalism to Purpose in Sterling Holiday Decision

Income Tax : The article argues that the ITAT's interpretation of Sections 2(19AA) and 2(41A) overlooked the anti-surplusage canon, creating su...

July 8, 2026 126 Views 0 comment Print

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 55080 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 18510 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 448248 Views 44 comments 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 9948 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 8724 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 798 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 2151 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


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Skill Development Institution Qualifies as ‘Education’; Section 12AA/12AB Registration Restored: Pune ITAT

Income Tax : Pune ITAT restored Sections 12AA/12AB registration, holding structured skill development constitutes education under Section 2(15)...

July 8, 2026 63 Views 0 comment Print

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 207 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 243 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 213 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 228 Views 0 comment Print


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FAQs on Section 536 Transition Provisions Under Income-Tax Act 2025

Income Tax : CBDT FAQs clarify Section 536 transition rules for summons, searches, recovery, penalties, pending 12AB/80G approvals and LDC/NDC ...

July 6, 2026 234 Views 0 comment Print

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 333 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 183 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 990 Views 0 comment Print


Section 154 Rectification Allowed Despite Pending Appeal: Bombay HC

May 14, 2025 1947 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court rules rectification under Section 154 is valid even with pending appeal, if the issue hasn’t been considered and decided by CIT(A).

No Section 54B Deduction on Agriculture Land Purchased in Wife’s Name: ITAT Chandigarh

May 14, 2025 1419 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chandigarh held that deduction u/s 54B of the Income Tax Act, 1961 is not admissible if the new capital asset i.e. agriculture land is purchased in the name of wife of the assessee. Accordingly, appeal of assessee partly allowed.

Surcharge Applicable Only When Total Income Exceeds ₹50 Lakhs: ITAT Ahmedabad

May 14, 2025 783 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad allows appeal of Sorathiya Darji Kedvani Mandal, ruling surcharge not applicable on trust’s income below Rs. 50 lakhs, citing precedents.

AO Cannot Act as Appellate Authority to Review CIT(A) Order: Delhi HC

May 14, 2025 1047 Views 0 comment Print

 Delhi High Court sets aside AO’s order that ignored CIT(A) ruling on PF/ESI deposit disallowance, citing lack of jurisdiction to review appellate order.

Cash Deposits out of Pension and Property Sale, Additions Deleted by ITAT

May 14, 2025 879 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad allows NRI’s appeal, quashing ₹8.31 lakh unexplained income addition for demonetization cash linked to pension & property sale.

Lack of India PE Evidence: Delhi HC Quashes Income Tax Reassessment

May 14, 2025 684 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC rules for GE Renewables, setting aside tax reassessment for AY 2013-17 due to lack of tangible India PE evidence, citing prior GE cases.

Section 11 exemption Denial for charging fees: ITAT Remands case to AO

May 14, 2025 582 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Cochin sends back trust’s tax exemption denial case to tax officer, stating charging fees doesn’t automatically bar Section 11 benefits.

Capital Gain Exemption Documents Submitted at Tribunal Stage: ITAT Orders Fresh Assessment

May 14, 2025 396 Views 0 comment Print

Chennai ITAT remands Syed Hussain Syed Asif’s case on Section 54F exemption denial, allowing assessee to submit documents for fresh assessment.

Section 292B & 292BB Bars assessee From Challenging ITO Notice Validity

May 14, 2025 1155 Views 0 comment Print

Gauhati High Court held that in view of provisions of section 292B and 292BB of the Income Tax Act the right of assessee has been restricted to challenge the validity of notice issued by Income Tax Officer (ITO) or assessment order passed by DCIT.

CSR contribution to Mukhyamantri Shree Swachchta Nidhi Gujarat eligible for 80G deduction

May 14, 2025 618 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad held that the assessee was eligible for claim of deduction under Section 80G of the Act in respect of donation made to Mukhyamantri Shree Swachchta Nidhi Gujarat, as part of its CSR initiative. Accordingly, appeal of assessee allowed.

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