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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 54987 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 18369 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 447150 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 417 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 5289 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 9930 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 8715 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 177 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 222 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 189 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


Constitutional Infirmity of Retrospective Section 147A of Income Tax Act, 1961

May 5, 2026 2685 Views 1 comment Print

Examines whether retrospective tax laws can validly alter past legal interpretations. The case highlights how constitutional limits prevent legislatures from rewriting judicially settled meanings under the guise of clarification.

Sailing in Two Boats: Navigating Dual Regime of Income Tax Act, 1961 & 2025

May 5, 2026 558 Views 0 comment Print

A clear guide explaining how both the 1961 and 2025 tax laws will coexist, and why professionals must apply each depending on the assessment year.

ITAT Deletes PF/ESI Disallowance as Issue Was Debatable at Time of Processing

May 5, 2026 417 Views 0 comment Print

The case examined whether delayed employee contributions could be disallowed under Section 143(1). The Tribunal held such adjustments invalid on debatable issues and ordered deletion of the addition.

Summary of FAQs-on-Interplay-&-Transition from Income Tax Act, 1961 to 2025

May 5, 2026 912 Views 0 comment Print

The new law reorganizes provisions and reduces complexity without changing tax policies, ensuring easier compliance and continuity for taxpayers.

Share Premium Tax Above FMV: End of Section 56(2)(viib), Section 92(2)(m) Continues, Tax Gap Emerges

May 5, 2026 1176 Views 0 comment Print

The removal of the provision means companies and investors are no longer taxed on share premiums exceeding fair market value, creating a major policy shift.

Comparison Between 1961 and 2025 Income Tax Acts with Bollywood Songs

May 4, 2026 1119 Views 0 comment Print

The new law replaces complex provisions with a streamlined structure and fewer sections. It makes compliance easier while retaining core tax principles.

SC Upholds Quashing of Reassessment Notices Due to Unproven PE Allegations

May 3, 2026 960 Views 0 comment Print

The Supreme Court dismissed SLPs and upheld the High Court’s finding that reassessment notices lacked tangible material. The ruling reinforces that mere survey findings cannot justify reopening of assessments.

SC Dismisses Revenue SLP Due to Delay, Upholds Depreciation on Leased Assets

May 3, 2026 660 Views 0 comment Print

The Supreme Court rejected the appeal due to unexplained delay, leaving the High Court ruling intact. The decision confirms that depreciation is allowable where leased assets are used in business.

Bombay HC allowed Depreciation on Leased Assets as Business Use Requirement Satisfied

May 3, 2026 417 Views 0 comment Print

The court held that leased assets qualify for depreciation since they are used in the course of business. It clarified that physical use by the assessee is not required if leasing generates business income.

Important Changes Under Income Tax Act 2025 and 1961: Series I

May 2, 2026 2871 Views 0 comment Print

The new law keeps depreciation methods unchanged for continuity. However, it broadens tax scope by including assets “belonging to” taxpayers beyond legal ownership.

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