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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 55011 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 18399 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 447924 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 5331 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 9936 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 786 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 189 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 207 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 213 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 126 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


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 8, 2026 30 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 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 984 Views 0 comment Print


Reassessment disputes: Madras HC Directs Petitioner to Pursue Appellate Remedy

March 17, 2025 453 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court dismisses writ petition, directing Palpandi Shanthi Priya to seek an appellate remedy for reassessment dispute under Section 246A of the IT Act.

Reassessment proceedings initiated against merged company invalid: Delhi HC

March 17, 2025 963 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that initiation of re-assessment proceedings under section 148 of the Income Tax Act against merged company is invalid as company is dissolved after Scheme of Arrangement. Thus, writ petition is allowed and notice/ order quashed.

Kerala HC Stays Income Tax Recovery Against Pulikkal Medical Foundation

March 17, 2025 543 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala High Court halts recovery proceedings against Pulikkal Medical Foundation, pending appeals on income tax orders under Section 201.

Appeal Delay: CA/Advocate Failure Not Excuse – ITAT Kolkata

March 17, 2025 1017 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Kolkata rejects appeal delayed by 2655 days, citing assessee negligence despite CA/advocate failure; Sumita Roy Chowdhury case.

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

March 17, 2025 1281 Views 0 comment Print

Key highlights of the ITAT Cochin order in Premalatha Korottoliprasantham Vs ITO for AY 2017-18, addressing non-filing of returns and cash deposits during demonetisation.

No Specific Income Tax Tax Codes for Online Gaming Companies

March 16, 2025 1053 Views 0 comment Print

Online gaming tax collection lacks specific tracking. Govt issued notices for ₹1.43 lakh crore. GST at 28% applies to real money gaming from Oct 2023.

Impact of New Income Tax Bill 2025 on Compliance & Revenue

March 16, 2025 1128 Views 0 comment Print

The Income Tax Bill 2025 aims to simplify tax laws with no major policy changes. It enhances clarity, reduces ambiguities, and aligns with digital tax reforms.

Corporate Tax Revenue Collection and Statewise Distribution

March 16, 2025 1986 Views 0 comment Print

Corporate tax revenue distribution follows Finance Commission guidelines, with states receiving 41% of shareable taxes. Incentives support investment and growth.

Addition u/s. 69 not sustained as adequate evidence supporting cash deposits produced: ITAT Rajkot

March 15, 2025 1086 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Rajkot held that addition towards unexplained cash deposit under section 69A of the Income Tax Act not sustained since assessee has adequate evidence supporting its claim of cash deposits. Accordingly, appeal allowed.

Reopening beyond 4 years without new material facts not sustainable in law: Gujarat HC

March 15, 2025 1254 Views 0 comment Print

Gujarat High Court held that in the absence of new material facts brought on record by the Revenue reopening of assessment beyond the period of 4 years is found to be not sustainable in the eye of law. Thus, appeal of revenue dismissed.

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