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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


India’s New Income Tax Bill 2025: A Comprehensive Overview

March 28, 2025 3900 Views 0 comment Print

Discover key highlights of India’s Income Tax Bill 2025, effective April 2026, featuring simplified tax structures, revised slabs, and compliance changes for businesses and NRIs.

Navigating the Interplay: TOLA, Finance Act 2021 and Income Tax Act

March 28, 2025 1362 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court clarifies the applicability of TOLA to reassessment notices under the Income Tax Act, addressing the interplay with Finance Act, 2021.

Penny Stocks and Legal Framework: Strengthening Revenue’s Position

March 28, 2025 1368 Views 0 comment Print

Penny stocks, often associated with small, illiquid companies, have been a subject of concern due to their susceptibility to price manipulation. The Income tax Act, 1961, contains provisions such as Section 68 (Unexplained Cash Credits) and Section 10(38) (Exemption on Long Term Capital Gains  LTCG) to prevent tax evasion through sham transactions involving these stocks.

AO Cannot Add Income on New Grounds if Original Grounds Fail: ITAT Jaipur

March 27, 2025 2424 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Jaipur’s ruling on Kailash Chand vs ITO case, analyzing tax assessment, additions, and legal compliance under Section 144 & 147 of the Income Tax Act.

Expenditure from Taxed income cannot be considered as unexplained: ITAT Jaipur

March 27, 2025 603 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Jaipur ruling on Parshavnath Buildestate Pvt Ltd vs ACIT regarding unexplained expenditures under Section 69C and taxation under Section 115BBE of the Income Tax Act.

ITAT Allows Section 54F/54B Deductions for Investments Before Filing Belated Return

March 27, 2025 1638 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Jaipur addressed tax deductions under Sections 54F & 54B in Kuldeep Singh Shekhawat vs. ITO, ruling on belated filings and capital gains exemptions.

Time limit for bringing immovable property to sale by auction extended as per proviso to rule 68B

March 27, 2025 888 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court held that extension of period for bringing immovable property to sale by auction is justifiable since time limit got extended as per proviso to rule 68B. Thus, writ petition stands dismissed.

ITAT Quashes PCIT Order, Cites Lack of Inquiry and Jurisdictional Error

March 27, 2025 1845 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Jaipur quashes PCIT order revising assessment of Auro Iron, citing insufficient inquiry and overreach on reassessment grounds.

Assessee not required to prove source of amount in bank account of cash creditors: ITAT Jaipur

March 27, 2025 14706 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Jaipur held that assessee just needs to establish that the amount has come from the bank account of the cash-creditors. Assessee is not required to prove the source of the amount in the bank accounts of the cash creditors. Thus, addition u/s. 68 deleted since genuineness of transaction proved.

Notice u/s. 143(2) issued by non-jurisdictional AO is bad-in-law: ITAT Kolkata

March 27, 2025 6780 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Kolkata held that issuance of notice under section 143(2) of the Income Tax Act by non-jurisdictional Assessing Officer renders assessment bad-in-law. Thus, assessment order is bad-in-law and hence liable to be quashed.

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