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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


Adjustment of Tax Refund Against Demand Unjustified Due to Stay on Coercive Action

April 7, 2025 1242 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that adjustment of refund against outstanding demand not justified on account of an order interdicting coercive action for recovery of dues. Accordingly, petition is allowed and refund amount is directed to be paid.

Addition merely based on dumb documents/ loose paper not tenable: ITAT Nagpur

April 7, 2025 1605 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Nagpur held that addition made on the basis of dumb documents, loose paper containing scribbling, rough/vague noting’s in the absence of any corroborative material is not tenable in law. Thus, appeal of revenue dismissed.

Section 68 Addition Unjustified as Loan Genuineness, Lender Capacity & Transaction Proven: Gujarat HC

April 7, 2025 1008 Views 0 comment Print

Gujarat High Court dismisses appeal, upholds addition of unexplained cash credit under Section 68, citing lack of genuine transactions.

Re-opening u/s. 147 quashed as not based on tangible material: Madras HC

April 7, 2025 1185 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court held that re-opening of assessment u/s. 147 must be based on some tangible material without such tangible material, re-opening is merely inspired from change of opinion and hence the same is liable to be quashed.

Unsecured Loan Addition deleted by ITAT Citing Adequate Evidence & Repayment

April 7, 2025 789 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad upheld the deletion of ₹86 lakh addition for unsecured loans, citing sufficient evidence and loan repayment by Cloud 9 Infraspace LLP.

Section 56(2)(viib) Applies to Share Premium Exceeding FMV, Regardless of Shareholder Relationship or Status

April 7, 2025 756 Views 0 comment Print

 ITAT Ahmedabad dismisses Canpac Trends’ appeal on share premium addition under Section 56(2)(viib). No submissions made by the appellant.

Delhi HC Orders Reassessment of DTVSV Application, Rejects PCIT’s Cancellation

April 7, 2025 900 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC orders re-assessment of Seema Tripathi’s DTVSV application after rejecting cancellation by PCIT, citing judicial precedents for interest waiver.

IBC Plan Prevails Over Income Tax Reassessment: Calcutta HC

April 7, 2025 771 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta High Court quashes reassessment, ruling IBC resolution plans override Income Tax Act, protecting companies in CIRP.

ITAT Ahmedabad Set Aside Indian Red Cross Section 80G Approval Rejection 

April 5, 2025 504 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad overturns CIT(E)’s rejection of Indian Red Cross’s 80G approval, citing ignored submissions and directs fresh adjudication.

Penalty for non-compliance with notice u/s. 133(6) justified: Kerala HC

April 5, 2025 1323 Views 0 comment Print

The petitioner contends that the 1st respondent lacked jurisdiction to issue notice, as the 1st respondent is not the Assessing Officer. The petitioner objected on 28.03.2016, but the 2nd respondent directed compliance by 25.07.2016, threatening the imposition of penalty.

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