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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 147 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 129 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 55083 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 18519 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 448263 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 246 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 243 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


Notice proposing penalty u/s. 271(1)(c) without specifying limb is bad-in-law

May 14, 2025 1062 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that issuance of notice for initiating penalty proceedings under section 271(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act without specifying the limb under which the penalty was proposed to be levied is bad-in-law. Accordingly, appeal of revenue dismissed.

Section 54 Benefit Allowed for Property Purchased Jointly with Spouse

May 14, 2025 1518 Views 0 comment Print

Summary of ITAT Mumbai decision in Tejal Kaushal Shah vs ITO case. Examines Section 54 deduction for joint property and Section 23 deemed rental income dispute.

No reassessment proceedings as the limitation period u/s 149 was expired

May 14, 2025 4416 Views 0 comment Print

Assessee challenged this, arguing the procedure under Section 148A was not followed. The Supreme Court ruled that notices after 31.03.2021 had to follow the amended Section 148A.

ITAT Restores case for De Novo Adjudication Due to Insufficient Opportunity by CIT(A)

May 14, 2025 501 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Cochin returns tax case involving delayed ITR filing by YWCA to CIT(A) citing insufficient opportunity of hearing, emphasizing natural justice.

Bombay HC Remands Assessment After Income Tax Dept Admits Denying Hearing

May 13, 2025 609 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court remands Dev Marketing’s tax assessment after Income Tax Department admits a bonafide error in denying a requested video conference hearing.

ITAT Restores Trust’s Registration Application Missed Due to Legal Unawareness

May 13, 2025 516 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad remands Chorasi Kadava Patidar Samaj trust’s 12A/80G tax registration case. Applications rejected over missed notices; ITAT cites lack of awareness.

Penalty Unsustainable Once Quantum Assessments Quashed: ITAT Delhi

May 13, 2025 1224 Views 0 comment Print

 ITAT Delhi cancels penalties against G.D. Goenka Pvt. Ltd. ruling that underlying assessments were invalid due to defective Section 153D approval following a search.

ITAT Imposes ₹5,000 Cost for Non-Compliance, Allows Fresh Hearing on Trust Registration

May 13, 2025 558 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT directs tax authority to reconsider rejected trust registration. Trust gets another chance to submit documents.

ITAT Deletes ₹13.73 Lakh Property Addition After Verifying FD Source

May 13, 2025 504 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad deletes unexplained investment addition after assessee proves source from spouse’s fixed deposits via banking channels.

ITAT Kolkata Dismisses Tax Appeal Below ₹60 Lakh Tax Effect

May 13, 2025 792 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Kolkata dismisses Revenue appeal against Intime Vanijya Private Limited as tax effect on Section 68 addition falls below CBDT’s ₹60 lakh threshold.

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