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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


Section 12A Registration Rejection Due to Bye-Law Delay Unjustified: Kerala HC

May 5, 2025 585 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala High Court sets aside rejection of Thrissur Canine Club’s 12A/80G registration, citing same-day amendment approval. Tax dept to reconsider.

ITAT Denies Tax Deduction for Donation to Unapproved Scientific Research Trust

May 5, 2025 495 Views 0 comment Print

Ahmedabad ITAT upholds disallowance of Section 35(1)(ii) tax deduction for donation to Shri Arvindo Institute as trust’s approval had expired in 2006.

ITAT Sets Aside Demonetisation Cash Deposit Addition for Hospital; Remands case to AO

May 5, 2025 663 Views 0 comment Print

Cochin ITAT remands Rs. 45.74 lakh cash deposit addition during demonetisation for Trichur Heart Hospital, citing need for fresh verification of patient payments.

ITAT Remands Ex-Parte Order for Lack of Hearing Opportunity

May 5, 2025 396 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi remits ex-parte order against Sohanvir Singh to AO, citing denial of adequate opportunity of being heard, upholding natural justice.

ITAT Restores 12A Registration Case to CIT(E) with Cost Imposed for Non-Compliance

May 5, 2025 714 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune gives final opportunity to CA-led trust for registration after repeated non-compliance; imposes ₹2,500 penalty.

Bogus Purchases: ITAT Mumbai Upholds 4% GP Rate Instead of 12.5%

May 5, 2025 1035 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai dismisses revenue’s appeal, upholds NFAC order restricting additions for alleged bogus purchases based on Bombay HC precedents.

AO Empowered to Modify Penalty as per Higher Authority or Court Orders

May 5, 2025 1071 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad held that section 275(1A) of the Act empowers AO to impose or enhance or reduce or cancel penalty pursuant to the quantum appeal before higher appellate authority or court by giving effect to the quantum order.

Marketing & Reservation Fees to US Hotel Chain Not Taxable Under India-US DTAA

May 5, 2025 1386 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT upholds AO’s 20.97% gross profit estimation for Sarandhar Gupta due to unverifiable cash expenses in road contracting business.

Assessee Proves Loan Repayment & Discharges Section 68 Onus – ITAT deletes addition

May 5, 2025 885 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai allows WOW Entertainment’s appeal, deleting ₹1.44 Cr addition under Section 68 due to denied cross-examination and proof of loan genuineness from a cooperative credit society.

Madras HC Directs IT Department to Resolve Appeal on Bank Account Attachment

May 5, 2025 630 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court directs the Income Tax department to decide CRC Limited’s appeal within two months, addressing the attachment of their bank account during the appeal process.

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