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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


Reassessment order u/s. 148A(d) beyond scope of notice is not sustainable: Delhi HC

May 2, 2025 1152 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that reassessment order passed under section 148A(d) of the Income Tax Act beyond the scope of notice issued under section 148A(b) of the Income Tax Act is not sustainable and liable to be set aside.

Kerala HC Directs CIT to Expedite Section 154 Rectification Petition

May 2, 2025 420 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala HC directs Income Tax Commissioner to decide Unitac Energy’s Section 154 rectification petition within three months.

ITAT Allows Additional Evidence, Remands Loan Case for Fresh Assessment

May 2, 2025 735 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Surat admits new evidence in Takhatsinh F. Dodia’s case, remanding a Rs. 17 lakh unsecured loan issue to the Assessing Officer for reassessment.

Incorrect Section Code Shouldn’t Disqualify Valid Section 12AA Claim: ITAT Pune

May 2, 2025 1191 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune allows Sai Sanskar Trust’s appeal against CIT(E) rejection of 12AA registration due to incorrect form section, granting opportunity for rectification.

Kerala HC: Income Tax Writ Dismissed, Appeal Allowed Over Notice Dispute

May 2, 2025 552 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala HC dismisses writ petition challenging income tax assessment over disputed notice service. Court rules issue is a disputed fact not for writ. Directs taxpayer to file statutory appeal, granting one month.

CBDT notifies ITR Form 5 for AY 2025-26

May 1, 2025 6666 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT issues Income-tax (Fourteenth Amendment) Rules, 2025, effective April 1, 2025, replacing FORM ITR-5 in Appendix-II.

Protective Additions Under Sections 69A & 69C: HC remands case to CIT(A)

April 30, 2025 1149 Views 0 comment Print

Chhattisgarh High Court sets aside tax orders in B.L. Agrawal case, citing failure to consider key evidence on alleged black money conversion.

Reassessment notice issued beyond three years is barred by limitation: Delhi HC

April 30, 2025 2121 Views 0 comment Print

The petitioner, essentially, impugns a notice dated 22.07.2022 issued under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 inter alia, on the ground that it has been issued beyond the period of limitation as specified under Section 149(1)(a) of the Act.

Reassessment framed u/s. 147 invalid due to non-issuance of notice u/s. 143(2)

April 30, 2025 4575 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that assessment framed u/s. 147 invalid due to non-issuance of notice u/s. 143(2) of the Income Tax Act against return filed in response to notice u/s 148. Accordingly, appeal of the assessee allowed.

Taxes in India – What You Should Know in 2025

April 30, 2025 2073 Views 0 comment Print

Understand India’s 2025 tax updates, new slabs, crypto taxes, and digital changes. Learn how to stay compliant and avoid penalties in a simple guide.

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