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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


AO cannot disallow tanker expenses on ad-hoc basis without justification: ITAT Raipur

March 24, 2025 1404 Views 0 comment Print

A similar claim for deduction as was raised by assessee-firm in the preceding year had been allowed by the department, but also the fact that the GP/NP rates of assessee firm were progressive as in comparison to the preceding year.

ITAT Pune Deletes ₹1.02 Cr Addition as Income Taxed in Husband’s Hands

March 24, 2025 1011 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune ruled that Rs. 1.02 crore in short-term capital gains was wrongly added to the taxpayer’s income, as it was already taxed under her husband’s return.

Quashing of Assessment order on non-compliance of sec 144C and barred by the period of Limitation

March 24, 2025 1116 Views 0 comment Print

It was a case where the statutory procedure mandated in section 144C had been attempted to be by passed by merely mentioning the name of the assessee as the amalgamated entity with its former name and the name of amalgamating company.

ITAT Mumbai Remands Section 12AB Registration Case for Reassessment

March 24, 2025 810 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai remands case after CIT(E) rejects 12A registration due to missing documents, directing the applicant to submit required details for reconsideration.

CIT(A) Must Decide even Ex Parte Appeals on Merits: ITAT Cochin

March 24, 2025 1038 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Cochin remands appeal to CIT(A) for proper disposal on merits in the case of SIB Staff Credit Society Ltd for AY 2020-21.

MD’s absence & holidays: ITAT Cochin Orders CIT(A) to Condone Delay

March 24, 2025 627 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Cochin directs CIT(A) to condone 4-day appeal delay in Kerala State Drugs case, focusing on procedural fairness and opportunity.

Taxation of Minor’s Income Under Income Tax Act

March 23, 2025 3285 Views 0 comment Print

Income of minors is clubbed with parents’ income unless earned through personal skill or manual work. Tax planning strategies can help reduce tax liabilities.

No Penalty U/S 271(1)(b) for Non-Compliance During Covid-19 Due to Reasonable Cause

March 23, 2025 1002 Views 0 comment Print

Penalty imposed under section 271(1)(b) for non-compliance with a notice during the Covid-19 pandemic was deleted due to disruptions caused by lockdowns during outbreak of Covid-19 Pandemic and the Supreme Court’s extension of limitation periods.

GST on Jeevan Rakshak Policy: Government’s Position

March 20, 2025 678 Views 0 comment Print

The government awaits GST Council recommendations on Jeevan Rakshak life insurance GST reduction. No proposal exists for additional tax deductions.

Deductions Under Section 57 of Income Tax Act, 1961

March 19, 2025 15741 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about deductions allowed under Section 57 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, for income from other sources, including family pension, interest, and rental income.

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