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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 54990 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 447810 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 204 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 3405 Views 0 comment Print


Section 68 Addition for Capital Contribution Deleted on Proof of Identity, Genuineness & Creditworthiness

April 23, 2025 651 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad held that addition u/s. 68 of the Income Tax Act towards capital contribution deleted since assessee furnished adequate evidence to prove the identity, genuineness and creditworthiness of the partner. Accordingly, appeal of revenue dismissed.

Non-adjudication of legal ground of jurisdiction by CIT(A) not justified: ITAT Raipur

April 23, 2025 1236 Views 0 comment Print

The case of assessee was selected through compulsory manual Statutory notices u/s 143(2) was issued on 21.09.2017. Further, notice u/s 142(1) dated 08.12.2018 and 10.12.2018 were issued, seeking details of sales & purchases of lands, producing books of accounts and to substantiate the Short-Term Capital Gain.

Section 68 Addition unsustainable as LTCG Non-Genuineness Not Proven: ITAT Ahmedabad

April 23, 2025 876 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad held that addition under section 68 of the Income Tax Act unsustainable since revenue/ department failed to establish that LTCG earned is non-genuine. Accordingly, appeal of revenue dismissed.

Assessment Order Violates Natural Justice Due to SOP u/s 144B Breach: Bombay HC

April 23, 2025 2454 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court held that department have acted contrary to the SOP under section 144B of the Income Tax Act violating the principles of natural justice. Accordingly, assessment order passed thereon is liable to be quashed.

Section 148 Reopening based on incorrect facts & reasons is invalid: ITAT Delhi

April 23, 2025 3144 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that reopening of assessment under section 148 of the Income Tax Act based on incorrect facts and incorrect recording of reasons is invalid and bad-in-law. Accordingly, reopening is liable to be quashed.

Penalty u/s 271(1)(c) Justified for Concealment via Bogus Share Capital: ITAT Delhi

April 23, 2025 1371 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that concealment of income via bogus share capital transaction duly attracts levy of penalty under section 271(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act. Accordingly, appeal of assessee dismissed and penalty upheld.

Section 153D Approval granted mechanically vitiates entire assessment: ITAT Delhi

April 23, 2025 963 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that approval memo u/s. 153D of the Income Tax Act is totally silent on the issues involved and has been granted omnibus approval without any thoughtful process being discernible. Thus, assessment order vitiated due to such mechanical approval.

Section 263 cannot be Invoked for Difference of Opinion on Section 54F Exemption & Indexed Cost

April 22, 2025 1023 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai allows appeal of Jasmine Bhaskar Shah against PCIT’s Section 263 revision on exemption under 54F and indexation of gifted shares.

Exempt LTCG Under India-Mauritius DTAA Not Adjustable Against Taxable Losses: ITAT Mumbai

April 22, 2025 894 Views 0 comment Print

It also referred to similar findings in Matrix Partners India Investment Holdings, LLC vs DCIT and other precedents, reinforcing that exempt income did not form part of the computation of total income under Indian law.

Notification u/s 10(46A) of Income Tax Act in case of National Mission for Clean Ganga

April 22, 2025 1305 Views 0 comment Print

The Central Government notifies the National Mission for Clean Ganga as exempt from income tax under Section 10(46A), effective AY 2024-25.

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