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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


Disallowance u/s. 14A not justified as sufficient own interest free funds available: ITAT Ahmedabad

April 28, 2025 567 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad held that disallowance of expenses under section 14A of the Income Tax Act not justifiable as there was sufficient own interest free funds available with the assessee for making investment. Thus, appeal of assessee allowed.

Kerala HC Directs disposal of Appeals on Section 192 or 194J TDS Deduction for Doctors

April 28, 2025 1308 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala HC directs ITAT to decide Amrita Institute’s appeal on TDS applicability (Sec 192 vs 194J) for payments to engaged doctors.

Assessment of Deceased Person Under Income Tax Act, 1961

April 27, 2025 15675 Views 0 comment Print

Understand how income from a deceased person’s estate is assessed, including executor responsibilities, WILL provisions, and legal precedents under the Income Tax Act.

Addition u/s 69 Deleted: Cash in Locker Proven as Flat Sale Proceeds Assessed to Capital Gains

April 26, 2025 1107 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chandigarh held that amount in locker being cash received on sale of flat which is already assessed to capital gain. Accordingly, addition under section 69 of the Income Tax Act towards unexplained cash rightly deleted by CIT(A). Thus, appeal of revenue dismissed.

Legal and Tax Concept Differentiators

April 25, 2025 1122 Views 0 comment Print

Understand key differences between legal and tax terms like Act vs Rule, Exemption vs Deduction, TDS vs TCS, and more for better clarity.

Petitioner Must Deposit Compounding Charge; Apportionment to Be Considered by Secretary, Rural Works Department

April 25, 2025 405 Views 0 comment Print

Patna High Court held that compounding charge should be deposited by the petitioner abiding his statement and issue of apportionment of compounding charges should be considered by the Secretary, Rural Works Department.

Section 14A doesn’t apply while computing income as per section 44: ITAT Delhi

April 25, 2025 774 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that while computing total income as per Rule 5 r.w. section 44, provisions of section 14A are not applicable. Further, disallowance method of computation of prescribed under Rule 8D is not applicable while “Book Profit” u/s 115JB.

Unpaid VAT liability not claimed as expense in P&L cannot be disallowed u/s. 43B

April 25, 2025 1212 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Raipur held that disallowance under section 43B of the Income Tax Act towards unpaid VAT liability cannot be sustained since the amount was not claimed as an expenditure in P&L account. Accordingly, appeal of revenue dismissed.

Assessment order passed against non-existent entity is invalid: ITAT Ahmedabad

April 25, 2025 1167 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad held that assessment order passed against non-existent entity is an invalid assessment order and hence entire assessment framed is liable to be quashed. Accordingly, appeal of assessee allowed.

Income Tax Refund cannot be denied for Minor Return Error: Gujarat HC

April 25, 2025 1272 Views 0 comment Print

Gujarat High Court rules in favor of assessee, stating a mere error in reporting disallowances shouldn’t lead to refund denial after revised return deadline.

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